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Duterte brings back PNP, other gov’t agencies in drug war

December 5, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued a memorandum order directing the Philippine National Police and other anti-drug agencies to resume their participation in the administration’s war on drugs. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque told reporters that under the latest order the Philippine

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Priest killed in Nueva Ecija town

December 5, 2017

A Catholic priest was killed in a shooting incident in Nueva Ecija on Monday night, police said Tuesday, In a report, the Philippine National Police’s regional office identified the victim as Father Marcelito Paez, 72, a resident of Baloc, Sto.

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Stocks up despite foreign selling

December 5, 2017

Stocks ended a losing spell on Tuesday, as the Philippine Stock Exchange index finished higher despite net foreign selling. The index gained 60.65 points to end at 8,145 points. In the broader market, there were 102 gainers, 97 decliners and

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Philippines may withdraw from Rome Statute of the ICC if it intervenes on drug war

December 5, 2017

The Philippines may withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court if it would intervene in the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a press briefing, said he would attend in

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Palace refuses to classify yet as “political killing” death of activist priest in Nueva Ecija

December 5, 2017

Malacanang refused on Tuesday to classify as “political killing” the death of an activist Catholic priest in Nueva Ecija. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said investigation has been ongoing on the killing of Fr. Tito Paez by

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Duterte declares CPP-NPA as terror organization

December 5, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte formally declared on Tuesday the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army as a terrorist organization. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the designation of the leftist rebel group was in accordance with Republic Act No.

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DND sends recommendation whether martial law will continue in Mindanao

December 5, 2017

The Department of National Defense (DND) said their recommendation on possible extension of martial law in Mindanao was submitted to the Office of the President last Monday. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana refused to discuss the details of their recommendation but

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Lorenzana “not inclined” to recommend suspension of military operations vs NPA

December 5, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will not recommend suspending military operation with the New People’s Army (NPA) for the Christmas holiday. “No I will not. I will not,” Lorenzana said Tuesday. “As of now, as of today, I am not inclined

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