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DOJ orders NBI to probe death of 19-year-old in Caloocan

September 4, 2017

The justice department has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the death of a 19-year-old former University of Philippine student who was killed in alleged shootout with members of the Caloocan police last month. Justice Secretary Vitaliano

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AFP trying to validate Abdullah Maute’s death

September 4, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed receiving reports about the death of Abdullah Maute, one of the key leaders of a local terrorist group fighting the military for more than three months  in Marawi City. “Our ground commander

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OCD coordinating with concerned agencies amid rising tension in Korean Peninsula

September 4, 2017

The Duterte administration has been continuously coordinating with concerned agencies regarding the contingency measures amid the increasing tension in the Korean Peninsula, an official said on Monday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Office of the Civil Defense Deputy Administrator Kristoffer

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Duterte ordered Espenido to remain in Ozamiz: Dela Rosa

September 4, 2017

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said Monday President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the cancellation of the transfer of Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido from Ozamiz City to Iloilo. “The main reason is the president (Rodrigo Duterte) himself gave instruction

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Palace calls on Congress to authorize Duterte to deal on Marcoses’ offer

September 4, 2017

Malacanang urged on Monday Congress to authorize President Rodrigo Duterte to push through negotiations with the heirs of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos on their offer to return to the government some of their alleged wealth, including a few gold bars.

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Dela Rosa urges people not to condemn cops after 2nd death in Caloocan

September 4, 2017

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said Monday the case of the 19 year old suspected holdupper Carl Arnaiz who was killed by police officers  in Caloocan City is different from the case of Kian Delos Santos. “I would just

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Palace says Duterte’s son, son-in-law willing to face Senate probe

September 4, 2017

Malacanang said on Monday that presidential son Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and son-in-law Manases Carpio are willing to face the Senate investigation into the the P6.4 billion illegal drug shipment from China. Presidential Spokesperson made the statement after President Rodrigo

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Customs chief Lapeña abolishes command center, vows to institute reforms

September 4, 2017

Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña signed on  August 31, the order abolishing the Command Center; he announced before the employees and officials of the Bureau of Customs in Monday’s flag raising ceremony at the Port of Manila. Customs Memorandum Order No.

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