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Duterte’s message on Eid’l Adha: Make sure elements perpetuating violence won’t succeed

August 31, 2017

As the Philippines observes on Friday Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the Filipinos to be committed in ensuring elements perpetuating discord and violence would not succeed. In his message on the occasion of Islam’s one

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Duterte says France filed protest after his remarks about its judicial system

August 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday France has filed a protest after he hit the judicial system in the European country. “Now, France filed a protest,” Duterte said in a speech during the 23rd anniversary of the Technical Education Skills and Development

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Duterte says up to military to take “option” to end Marawi “stalemate”

August 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he is leaving it to the military what “option” to take to end the “stalemate” in war-torn Marawi City. In a speech in Taguig City, Duterte said up to this time, “there is a stalemate” in

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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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