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PNP says it is working with Vietnam counterparts on shipping ramming incident

September 25, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday they are coordinating with their Vietnamese counterparts regarding the death of two Vietnamese fishermen and arrest of five others after they were spotted fishing within the Philippine territory on Sunday. Chief Superintendent  Dionardo Carlos, PNP spokesman,

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Duterte includes PDEA as National Intelligence Committee member

September 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has reorganized the National Intelligence Committee by expanding its membership to include the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. Duterte included PDEA amid his war on drugs. Administrative Order (AO) No. 7 signed by Duterte on September 22 is

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Vietnamese caught in Philippine EEZ, Palace says

September 25, 2017

Malacanang said on Monday the seven Vietnamese fishermen, including two who died, were caught fishing within the Philippine exclusive economic zone. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said government authorities have launched a probe into the chase by

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Start of two-day jeepney strike “very minimal”: LTFRB

September 25, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Monday the start of a two-day strike by jeepney drivers and operators is ” very minimal”. The situation in San Juan City, Mandaluyong City,Malabon City , Las Pinas City and Marikina

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Manila police asks prosecutors to charge fraternity members for death of UST student

September 25, 2017

The Manila Police District on Monday asked government prosecutors to charge John Paul Solano and 16 members of Aegis Juris fraternity for murder and other criminal charges, in connection with the death of  University of Sto. Tomas law student Horacio Castillo III due

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Palace says Duterte’s “endorsement” of daughter as next president not perpetuating power

September 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent statement his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio could succeed him in the presidency does not mean perpetuating in power, Malacanang said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said Duterte just

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AFP will make Navy personnel involved in incident with Vietnamese vessel available for investigation

September 25, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assures the Philippine Navy will make their personnel involved in the death of two Vietnamese fishermen and arrest of  five  Vietnamese fishermen off the waters of Pangasinan available in the investigation of the

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Sereno asks House to junk impeachment rap for being false, baseless

September 25, 2017

Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno asked on Monday the House committee on justice to dismiss the impeachment complaint against her for being false and allegations against her were not impeachable acts. Sereno, through her counsels, filed her 85-page

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