The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Philippines hopes for more clarity on RCEP negotiations in upcoming meeting

September 8, 2017

The Philippines hopes there will be “more clarity” regarding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership negotiations during the ministerial meeting in Manila later this week. In a press briefing at the sidelines of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related

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AFP ready to re-arrest NDF consultants if ordered

September 8, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said they have the capability to arrest the National Democratic Front (NDF) consultants if they are ordered to do so. “Of course we are capable of arresting them and we will arrest them

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Police waiting for Japanese rape victim to return to file charges vs Filipino

September 8, 2017

A Japanese national was allegedly sexually assaulted by a Filipino man she went bar hopping with in Mandaue City on August 14, but police said they are still waiting for the victim to return to the Philippines so charges can

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Philippines says it complied with UN sanctions on North Korea

September 8, 2017

The Philippines on Friday said it has complied with a United Nations resolution imposing tougher economic sanctions against North Korea for defying international calls to abandon its nuclear program and missile testing. Manila is the fifth largest exporter to North Korea and

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At least P1 billion needed to continue fighting in Marawi, negotiations junked: Padilla

September 8, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is asking at least P1 billion to replenish its supplies in order to continue fighting Islamic State-inspired militants in Marawi City, a military spokesman said on Friday. In the “Mindanao Hour” press briefing in Malacanang,

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Suspension of PCOO official for performing in casino, up to Executive Secretary: Andanar

September 8, 2017

The suspension of Presidential Communications Operations Office Assistant Secretary for Social Media Margaux “Mocha” Uson will be up to the Office of the Executive Secretary, an official said on Friday. Uson, a singer-dancer before joining the Duterte administration, reportedly performed

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Abu Sayyaf member apprehended in Sulu checkpoint

September 8, 2017

A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member was apprehended in a checkpoint in Sulu last Thursday, a military spokesperson said Friday. Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command spokesperson, said the ASG member

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DOJ files 19 murder, homicide cases from anti-drug campaign

September 8, 2017

Nineteen criminal cases have been filed by the Department of Justice in various courts in connection with  deaths resulting from the administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign. In a report, the DOJ said 19 murder and homicide cases are being prosecuted in

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