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Duterte distances self from Navy chief’s relief

December 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has distanced himself from the relief of Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado as Flag Officer in Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy. In an interview early Wednesday in Pasig City, Duterte said he does not interfere with the Armed

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Metro Manila subway construction to start Q3 next year: Diokno

December 20, 2017

The Duterte administration is expected to start constructing he Japanese-funded Metro Manila subway project by third quarter of 2018, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Wednesday. Diokno said the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) Phase 1 is one of the major

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Lorenzana says military will abide by Duterte’s holiday ceasefire with NPA

December 20, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday they will abide with President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of a unilateral holiday ceasefire with communist rebels. Lorenzana said he was adamant on not recommending cessation of military operation against Communist Party of the Philippines-

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Budget chief admits opposition lawmakers to receive lower allocation for pet projects

December 20, 2017

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno admitted on Wednesday opposition lawmakers would get reduced funding for their proposed projects for next year. In a press briefing, the budget chief said “allies of the administration will get more.” “There will be distinction between those who are

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Lorenzana says he relieved Navy chief over P15.5b frigate acquisition project

December 20, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado, Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command, was relieved from his post after he tried to jeopardize the P15.5 billion frigate acquisition project. “I have lost trust and confidence

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Thousands still depend on aid 2 months after Marawi conflict ends: ICRC

December 20, 2017

Thousands of displaced people are still unable to return home and are in need of help and attention two months after the armed conflict ended in Marawi, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Wednesday. “A majority of

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New Terminal Building in Clark breaks ground

December 20, 2017

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) led the groundbreaking and capsule-laying of the New Terminal Building at the Clark International Airport at the airport grounds

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Military task force launches air strike, ground operations vs Turaife Group in North Cotabato

December 20, 2017

A joint military task force launched air strike and ground operations against the Daesh-inspired terrorist members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under Esmael Abdulmalik alias Abu Turaife  at Brgy Tunganon, Carmen, North Cotabato  at dawn Tuesday. The operation was

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