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Three Abu Sayyaf surrender in Sulu: military

October 13, 2017

Three members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu province surrendered on Friday morning, a military official said. Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said the terrorists who surrendered as Ajimad Musnali, Nanah Amdad Tunggal and Hasiri

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Dela Rosa doubts PDEA can handle anti-illegal drug campaign

October 13, 2017

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald Dela Rosa expressed doubt that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will be able to handle the government’s anti – illegal drug campaign. “He (President Rodrigo Duterte) is just following the law. The

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Palace clarifies no need for EU envoys to leave Philippines

October 13, 2017

Malacanang clarified on Friday there is no need for the ambassadors from European Union to pack their things and leave the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella made the clarification after President Rodrigo Duterte uttered expletives on Thursday and even told

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PCC approves Qualcomm acquisition of Philippine electronics firm’s parent company

October 13, 2017

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Qualcomm River Holdings’ acquisition of shares in NXP Semiconductors, the government agency said in a statement on Friday. Qualcomm River is a subsidiary of Qualcomm, Inc., a leading manufacturer of chipsets and other

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Duterte retains high approval, trust ratings: Pulse Asia

October 13, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte retained his approval and trust ratings, both at 80 percent, according to results of a survey by Pulse Asia on Friday. “Amidst the various issues being faced by his administration, President Rodrigo R. Duterte manages to retain

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6 hurt as three six-wheeler trucks collide in NLEX

October 13, 2017

Six persons were injured in a collision of three six-wheeler trucks at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on Friday morning. Angelo Angeles, NLEX Traffic Control Room specialist said in a phone interview with the Daily Manila Shimbun, the three trucks

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PNP relieves 16 police chiefs for failing to stop illegal gambling

October 13, 2017

At least 16 police chiefs in six regional offices were relieved from their posts for failing to address illegal gambling in their area almost three months after the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered a crackdown. In a statement Friday, the

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EU says”committed” to working with Philippines, Abella explains Duterte’s dare

October 12, 2017

The European Union said it is working with the Philippines “constructively and productively together in a close partnership in many contexts and areas, including, of course, in the UN context. “The cooperation covers a very wide range of subjects, including

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