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Duterte thanks Congress for extending martial law in Mindanao

December 13, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte extended his gratitude on Wednesday to Congress for approving his request to extend martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao for one year. “I would like to thank Congress

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Two barangay officials killed in Isabela shooting incident

December 13, 2017

Two barangay officials were killed while a village captain was hurt and another one is missing after a shooting incident in Isabela province on Wednesday morning,. Supt. Ronald Laggui, Isabela provincial police spokesman, said initial report disclosed the victims were on board

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Gov’t forces recovered high-powered firearms after battling suspected NPAs in Sorosogon

December 13, 2017

Government forces recovered high-powered firearms after an encounter with alleged members of New People’s Army (NPA) in the province of Sorsogon Tuesday morning, police said Wednesday. Chief Inspector Ma. Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol regional police spokesman, said based on an initial

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Incoming BuCor chief Dela Rosa admits problem inside Bilibid “very complicated”

December 13, 2017

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa admitted on Tuesday that addressing the drug problem inside the New Bilibid Prison would be “very complicated.” Dela Rosa said he would assume the Bureau of Corrections chief after he retires as

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DND, AFP welcome Congress decision to extend martial law in Mindanao

December 13, 2017

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomes the Congress’ one-year extension of martial law and suspend the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao until December 2018. “The Department of National Defense is

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(UPDATE) Congress okays further extension of martial law for 1 year

December 13, 2017

The Philippine Congress voted on Wednesday to further extend the imposition of martial law and suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao for one year to fully address rebellion in the region. Voting 240-27 during the joint session

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Pakistan Navy ship arriving Thursday for three-day goodwill visit

December 13, 2017

A Pakistan Navy ship is set to arrive in the country for a three-day goodwill visit starting Thursday. Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said Pakistan Navy vessel, SAIF (FFG-253), a Sword-class missile guided frigate with a helicopter on board

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Joint session of Congress agrees to extend martial law in Mindanao for one year starting January 1

December 13, 2017

A joint session of the Philippine Congress voted 240 for and 27 against to grant the extension of martial law and suspend the writ of habeas corpus for one year in Mindanao starting January 1 2018 on Wednesday. At the

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