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Gov’t to go after 7 firms indebted to state-run bank, Duterte says

August 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday the government will go after some seven companies, which are indebted to the state-run Development Bank of the Philippines. In a speech during the 23rd anniversary celebration of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in

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25 lawmakers endorse impeachment complaint vs Sereno

August 30, 2017

An impeachment complaint endorsed by at least 25 lawmakers  was filed Wednesday night against Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno, accusing her of culpable violation of the Constitution for alleged litany of lapses, including untruthful declaration of her wealth. Larry Gadon, president of the PDU30

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Ano, five other top AFP officials retiring before end-2017

August 30, 2017

At least six officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are due to retire before the end of this year. This includes AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo Ano who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56

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Duterte, Widodo, Najib planning to meet to discuss terrorism

August 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday that he and his Indonesian and Malaysian counterparts are planning to meet and discuss the scourge of terrorism. In a speech in Malacanang, Duterte said Indonesian President Joko Widodo suggested that the three of

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Dela Rosa orders cops to sustain momentum of anti-drug campaign

August 30, 2017

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa ordered police officers to conduct “full speed” anti-illegal drugs operation amid issues over the death of a 17 year old student Kian Delos Santos. “My instruction to the RDs (Regional Directors), I

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Espenido will be OIC of Iloilo City police: Dela Rosa

August 30, 2017

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said Wednesday Chief Inspector Jovie  Espenido, the former chief of police in Albuera and Ozamiz where both mayors were killed in separate instances, was transferred to Iloilo following President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive. “That (

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Compromise deal with Marcoses need more study: Aguirre

August 30, 2017

The Duterte administration may consider a compromise agreement with the Marcos family in exchange for the return of their so-called ill-gotten wealth, a Cabinet official said on Wednesday. “The President is authorized and has the power to make compromise or any

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Duterte says Iloilo City mayor’s house like a palace after ordering lifestyle check

August 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he ordered a lifestyle check on Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and found out his house is like a palace. Duterte said, in a speech during the oathtaking of the newly promoted police officers in

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