The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Philippine Coast Guard Anniversary

November 20, 2017

MANILA- Members of the Philippine Coast Guard march during the 116th anniversary of the Philippine Coast Guard in Manila, Philippines,Monday, 20 November 2017. The Philippine Coast Guard commissioned three Multi Role-Response Vessels and handed over three 7-m Rigid Hull Inflatable

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Duterte mulling to declare CPP-NPA as terrorist organization

November 19, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said he will issue a proclamation declaring the Communist Party of the Philippine-New People’s Army as a terrorist organization due to the rebels’ “continued depredations and killing of innocent civilians.” In a press conference in Davao City

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PNP to enter into picture if drug problem worsens again – Duterte

November 19, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is mulling to return to the Philippine National Police the authority to lead the anti-drug operation if the narcotics problem becomes serious again. In a speech on Saturday night in an event in Davao City, Duterte said

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Duterte: Lifting of martial law depends on police, military recommendation

November 19, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said that lifting of martial law in Mindanao would depend on the recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. In a press conference in Davao City on Saturday, Duterte also defended

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Military must show basis for further extending martial law – Drilon

November 19, 2017

Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should present evidence that will justify the extension of martial law in Mindanao. Drilon made the statement in a radio interview on Sunday amidst talks of

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Duterte warns workers from travelling using state funds

November 19, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has warned that he would fire those government officials who are using state funds to go on trips without his approval. “All those guys who have been using money of the government, just easily going in and

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Lorenzana says code of conduct talks will be productive for concerned parties

November 17, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the code of conduct in South China Sea that will be discussed between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) next year will be productive for concerned parties. “I think so because they

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Tropical depression makes landfall in Palawan

November 17, 2017

Tropical Depression Tinio made landfall over Palawan province Friday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA). In a radio interview, the weather bureau said it made landfall over Palawan around 5 pm. Tinio has

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