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Group claims park officials assigned smaller space in Luneta for rally

September 20, 2017

A group which has set protests against the tyranny and alleged extrajudicial killings under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte said the space “assigned” to them in Thursday’s rally at the Lapu-Lapu Monument at the Luneta. “The space in Luneta

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Gov’t undertaking inventory of military, police assets to fund pensions

September 20, 2017

The Duterte administration is conducting an inventory of all assets of the military and police to fund their pensions, which continue to balloon, an official said on Wednesday. In a breakfast forum, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the  government is determined

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Philippines offers sympathy to Mexico quake victims, Embassy staff unhurt

September 20, 2017

The Philippines offered its sympathy and prayers to Mexico after a powerful earthquake rocked the capital past noon on Tuesday, leaving at least 61 people dead and undetermined number injured. The Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on

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Duterte ready to quit post, but with military concurrence

September 19, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday night he is ready to quit from his post but with the concurrence of the military in the wake of the planned huge rallies nationwide on Thursday. In an interview with state-run People’s Television Network, Duterte said

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Protesters to converge at Luneta on Sept 21

September 19, 2017

A nationwide protest on the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines  on September 21  will proceed whether it is declared a holiday or not, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, co-convenor of the Movement Against Tyranny Tuesday. “Rain or

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Duterte seeks support of parliaments in attaining ASEAN Community Vision 2025

September 19, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte urged on Tuesday the Southeast Asian lawmakers to continue with their role in helping achieve the ASEAN Community Vision by 2025. In a speech during the closing ceremony of the 38th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Leaders in Makati

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AFP says rescued priest did not convert to Islam

September 19, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Father Teresito “Chito” Soganub did not mention he was forced by the terrorist group to convert to Islam. “There is no categorical revelation by Father Chito that he was forced to convert

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7 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Sulu: military

September 19, 2017

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Seven Abu Sayyaf  members surrendered on separate occasions to government troops in the province of Sulu, military officials said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said they were Musoy Elani, 25; Tayong Bahala,

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