Clearing of unexploded ordnance challenge in Marawi; building of temporary shelters starts September: officials

August 4, 2017

Clearing of unexploded ordnance is one of the biggest challenges being faced by  government troopers in Marawi City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Friday. This as the government is set to start in September the construction

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PNP to “go all out” against illegal gambling in 15 days: spokesman

August 4, 2017

The Philippine National Police said  cops will go all out against illegal gambling for the next 15 days. “We started in February so we are delivering results. Now, the chief PNP said,  okey we should not be blamed always. Let’s

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Military checking if Anakpawis party-list funding NPA activities

August 4, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is checking a possible link of the two arrested suspected members of the communist New People’s Army with the party-list group Anakpawis to ensure the government’s resources are being used against the state, its

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Mexican Navy ship visits country for first time

August 4, 2017

A Mexican Navy ship visited the country for the first time as it arrived in Manila on Friday morning. Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said the ship arrived in Pier 15, South Harbor around 9 am. “Philippine Navy (PN)

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Former Vice President Binay to seek reinvestigation of case: spokesman

August 4, 2017

Former Vice President Jejomar Binay said he will ask the Ombudsman for a reinvestigation of a graft case which the government agency ordered to be filed against him, his son and other Makati officials. In a statement by his spokesperson,

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Duterte okays law on free tuition in state universities and colleges

August 4, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law bill granting free tuition fee in state universities and colleges (SUCs) despite an admission by his budget chief financing it could be difficult. In a press briefing in Pasay City Friday, Senior Deputy

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1,122 cops probed by PNP task force  for alleged illegal acts

August 4, 2017

A Philippine National Police (PNP) task force said it is validating reports of alleged involvement by 1,122 cops in illegal activities. In a statement on Friday, the Counter-Intelligence Task Force (CITF) said a total of 41 PNP personnel and 15

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DFA welcomes visit of US Secretary of State Tillerson for ASEAN-related meetings

August 4, 2017

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it welcomes the visit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and other top US State Department officials to the Philippines to participate in the the ASEAN-related meetings. In a statement on Friday,

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