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Customs broker alleges Duterte son and son-in-law part of Davao Group

August 31, 2017

Customs broker Mark Taguba alleged Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and his brother-in-law Manases Carpio were part of the Davao group said to be facilitating smuggling at the Bureau of Customs in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday.

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Gordon to file ethics complaint vs Trillanes

August 31, 2017

Senator Richard Gordon said Thursday he will file an ethics complaint against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after the two engaged in a heated argument in a hearing. “(A) Senator  is supposed to act in a most cordial and most gentlemanly

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Alleged BIFF member killed in Maguindanao encounter

August 31, 2017

An alleged member of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) was killed and one soldier was wounded in an encounter in Maguindanao last Wednesday. Capt. Arvin Encinas, Amy’s 6th Infantry Division spokesman, said the troops of 40th Infantry Battalion were conducting

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Malaysian business leaders bullish on Philippines despite security issues

August 31, 2017

Malaysian business leaders are upbeat on investing in the Philippines despite security issues and other concerns, saying the country faces bright economic prospects , expanding market and a proposed peace pact with Muslim rebels in Mindanao. Edward Ling, Malaysia Chamber

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Palace respects House’s move on Sereno’s impeachment complaint

August 31, 2017

Malacanang said on Thursday that it respects any action of the House of Representatives on the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella noted that a verified complaint for impeachment may be

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House Speaker joins Marines reserve force

August 31, 2017

House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez joined the Philippine Marines reserve force at a ceremony in Taguig City on Thursday. Lt. Maria Rowena Dalmacio, Philippine Marine public information officer, said pinning of ranks held at the Philippine Marine headquarters was led by the

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Task force to rehabilitate Marawi makes headway: Lorenzana

August 31, 2017

A task group assigned to rehabilitate Marawi City has made headway, said Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. “As our troops continue to mount their offensives against cornered leaders and members of the Maute-Daesh group, we are pleased that the Task Force

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Palace will comply with court order reinstating CHED executive director: Abella

August 31, 2017

Malacanang assured on Thursday of complying with the order of the Court of Appeals to reinstate a dismissed executive director of the Commission on Higher Education. “The Office of the President and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will –

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