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People displaced by Marawi fighting in 9 barangays returning

November 3, 2017

The return of internally displaced people (IDP) in nine barangays of Marawi City will be completed  Saturday, Assistant Defense Secretary Kristoffer James Purisima, Joint Task Force Marawi spokesman, said Friday. Purisima said the nine barangays are Basak Malutlut, Tampilong, Panggao

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MCC’s Scorecard may not completely reflect reforms of Duterte admin: Roque

November 3, 2017

The United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation Scorecard may not completely reflect the reforms, particularly in anti-corruption effort, being undertaken by the Duterte administration, Acting Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday. In a statement, Roque cited that one of the highlights

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PAL settles P6 billion balance with gov’t

November 3, 2017

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) settled Friday its P6 billion unpaid air navigational charges to the national government, which were incurred since 1970’s up to July 30 2017, a joint statement by the Department of Transport (DOTr), Civil Aviation Authority

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AFP still pursuing remaining terrorists in Marawi

November 3, 2017

More than a week after the Philippines declared the termination of combat operation in Marawi , the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is pursuing remaining terrorists within the main battle area in city. “Yes we never stop pursuing them.

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Suspected Indonesian terrorist has to be tried in Philippines first: Padilla

November 3, 2017

A suspected Indonesian terrorist who was recently arrested in Marawi City has to face charges in the Philippines first before he could be tried in his home country if he is wanted there, a military spokesman said on Friday. In the

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PNP suspends permits to carry guns outside homes in 3 regions from Nov 1-15.

November 3, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has suspended permits to carry firearms outside residence in three regions as part of the security preparation for the coming Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit this month. A memorandum signed by PNP Director

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No premature declaration of Marawi liberation despite presence of stragglers, military says

November 3, 2017

There was no premature declaration from President Rodrigo Duterte on the liberation of war-torn Marawi City from the terrorists last month, military spokesman said on Friday. This was despite the presence of some 36 stragglers from Islamic State-inspired Maute terrorists in

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NCRPO vows zero backlog on homicide cases under investigation

November 3, 2017

National Capital Region Police  Director Oscar Albayalde signed a memorandum circular that sets principle and guidelines to resolve cases on the alleged  extrajudicial killings (EJK) in relation to homicide cases under investigation during police operations on the implementation of war

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