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Abducted militiaman by alleged NPAs found dead in Negros Oriental

November 14, 2017

A militiaman was abducted and killed by alleged members of New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental on Monday, a military spokesman said Tuesday. Capt. Eduardo Precioso Jr., public affairs office chief of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, identified the Citizen

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Duterte thanks South Korea for importing more Philippine products

November 14, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte expressed gratitude to South Korean President Moon Jae-In as trade figures have improved. “We’d like to express our gratitude for you to import some of our products — personal care, food and seafood. It’s organic and natural

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Trudeau says “theoretically possible” to retrieve tons of waste in Philippines

November 14, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said it is “theoretically possible” to get back tons of Canadian waste shipment to the Philippines but he added “there are still a number of questions around”. “We had legal barriers and restriction that prevented us

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EU leader stresses importance of human rights, rule of law during ASEAN summit

November 14, 2017

European Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday human rights and rule of law are priorities for the 28-member European Union. Tusk made the remarks during the 40th ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit, which President Rodrigo Duterte presided over being the chairman of ASEAN.

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Moon asks for Duterte’s “attention and support” to make South Koreans enjoy stay in Philippines

November 14, 2017

South Korean ​President Moon Jae-In asked President Rodrigo Duterte’s “attention and support” for South Koreans to have a safe and enjoyable stay while in the Philippines. “Mr. President, I ask for your attention and support so that the Koreans who

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Baguio mayor suspends classes in pre-school, elementary, high school due to traffic

November 14, 2017

BAGUIO CITY  — Traffic caused by tourists attending the Association of Southeast Asian Summits in Manila and Clark prompted City Mayor Mauricio Domogan to suspend classes in pre-school, elementary and high school Tuesday and Wednesday. Domogan said “the influx of tourists

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Authorities arrest Colombian for attempted cocaine smuggling

November 14, 2017

A Colombian was arrested by authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Monday as he tried to smuggle more than P8 million worth of cocaine by swallowing it before he left for Manila, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. Alberto

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PDEA declares Romblon drug free

November 14, 2017

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday declared Romblon as “drug cleared province”, the second in the country after Batanes. In a statement from Philippine National Police Region 4B- Mimaropa ( Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), it said PDEA

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