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Palace admits enforcement of drug war needs to be re-examined

September 7, 2017

Malacanang admitted on Thursday the manner on how the war on drugs is being implemented needs to be re-examined following the “not isolated” brutal killings of at least three teenagers allegedly at the hands of policemen. In a press briefing,

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Alleged NPAs burn heavy equipment in Surigao City

September 7, 2017

Alleged members of New People’s Army (NPA) torched heavy equipment in Surigao City on Wednesday night, the military said. 2nd Lt. Jonel Castillo, Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion spokesman, said two heavy equipment were burned in the vicinity of Barangay Mapawa, Surigao City

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Palace dares Trillanes to prove allegation vs Duterte son as member of drug triad

September 7, 2017

Malacanang challenged on Thursday opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to substantiate his allegation against presidential son Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte that he is a member of a drug triad. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella described Trillanes’ accusation

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(UPDATE) 5 Abu Sayyaf killed, two Indonesians rescued

September 7, 2017

Five Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members were killed while five soldiers were wounded and two Indonesian kidnap victims were recovered in two separate operations in Sulu on Wednesday morning. Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Sulu Commander, identified the Indonesians as

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RCEP negotiations priority deliverable for Philippine ASEAN chairmanship: DTI chief

September 7, 2017

The Philippines urged on Thursday Southeast Asian countries and their dialogue partners to “exert utmost efforts” to resolve issues in order to come up with a substantial conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership negotiations in time for the regional summit in

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Malaysian trade chief says Philippine security issues a `temporary aberration,’

September 7, 2017

Malaysian Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed said Philippine security concerns are a “temporary aberration” but the country faces bright economic prospects with its growing middle class, young population and other pluses. The Malaysian trade minister is in Manila for an annual

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Trillanes claims Vice Mayor Duterte is a member of Triad

September 7, 2017

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV alleged Davao City Vice Mayor Paulo Duterte on Thursday as a member of the Triad in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on shabu smuggling. Asked by Trillanes if Duterte has a tattoo on his back,

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House approves Universal Health Coverage bill

September 6, 2017

The House of Representatives approved Wednesday on third and final reading the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) bill which seeks to provide a better health system. House Deputy Minority Leader and Kabayan party-list Rep. Harry Roque said the passage of House Bill (HB) No.

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