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Philippines ready to extradite Filipino doctor wanted in US for terror plots

October 8, 2017

The Philippine government will start the extradition proceedings of a Filipino physician accused of plotting terror attacks in the United States, Malacanang said on Sunday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the Palace confirms that Russel Salic, who

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Washington SyCip passes away at 96

October 8, 2017

Washington Z. SyCip, who was conferred by the Japanese government of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, passed away on Saturday. He was 96. SyCip, founder of SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co), “went

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P64.5-B investment in energy sector ‘vote of confidence’ in PH economy – DOF

October 8, 2017

The P64.5 billion deal between the Philippines’ Energy Development Corporation (EDC) and a consortium of foreign investors led by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) is a “strong vote of confidence” in the investment-led and inclusive growth strategy undertaken by the

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Gov’t forces recover homemade bomb meant for troops in Maguindanao

October 7, 2017

Joint police and military forces recovered an improvised explosive device believed to be planted by members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Maguindanao on Saturday morning. Chief Insp. Tara Leah Cuyco, ARMM Regional Police spokesperson, said based on initial report the homemade

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Six soldiers hurt in improvised bomb blast in Iloilo

October 7, 2017

Six soldiers were wounded in an ambush by alleged members of New People’s Army (NPA) in Iloilo province last Friday night. Capt. Eduardo Precioso, spokesman of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, said Saturday the incident occurred in the vicinity of

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10 drug suspects killed in 24-hour police operation in Bulacan

October 7, 2017

Ten drug suspects were killed while 136 were arrested in a 24-hour simultaneous operation conducted by Bulacan Provincial Police last Thursday. In a report Friday, Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat Jr, Bulacan provincial director, said 23 police stations including the Provincial

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Pamonag heads Task Force Marawi, Murcillo gets 1st ID post: Army

October 7, 2017

Joint Task Force Marawi and the 1st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army got their new commanders after Major General Rolando Bautista became the new Army chief. Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson, Philippine Army spokesman, said Saturday Brig. Gen. Roseller Murcillo

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Gov’t, stakeholders conduct bored pile concrete pouring at MRT 7 Batasan station

October 7, 2017

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Quezon City government, and various stakeholders conducted Saturday the first bored pile concrete pouring at the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT7) Batasan station in Quezon City, a statement from the DOTr said. Expected to

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