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Gov’t reviewing how to proceed after decision in favor of Maynilad

July 26, 2017

The Philippine government is studying its next move after an arbitration court granted Maynilad Water Services, Inc.’s claim of P3.4 billion for delayed implementation of its relevant tariffs for the rebasing period 2013 to 2017, a Palace official said Wednesday.

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PNP anti-kidnap group head admits “insufficient evidence” to detain 30 Chinese

July 26, 2017

The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Kidnapping Group admitted there was “insufficient evidence” to detain 30 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in kidnap-for-ransom of high roller casino players. “Our evidence was insufficient as far as connecting them to the

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On BBL passage, situation is different from before: Palace

July 26, 2017

Malacanang expressed optimism on Wednesday the new draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law would pass Congress despite similarities in some provisions from the first draft which the lawmakers rejected during the previous administration. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said

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US turns over two Cessna Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft Thursday

US turns over two Cessna Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft Thursday

July 26, 2017

The United States will formally turn over two Cessna -208B Caravan Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft it donated to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a ceremony in Villamor Airbase on Thursday. The turnover and blessing ceremonies will be

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AFP says Duterte’s order not to stop Marawi assault, but “give importance to lives”

July 26, 2017

Despite the order of President Rodrigo Duterte not to conduct assault, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman explained the commander-in-chief’s directive does not mean the military’s offensive in Marawi City will be halted. “We would like to clear the

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Philippines won’t give up “a single inch of territorial integrity” if joint exploration with China pushes through: Cayetano

July 26, 2017

Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the Philippines will “not give up” a single inch  of its territorial integrity” if there is any agreement for joint exploration with China of energy resources in disputed waters. “The parameters are simple,any agreement has

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North Korean senior diplomat here week before ASEAN meeting

July 26, 2017

A senior North Korean diplomat arrived Wednesday ahead of regional security talks next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. “A delegation from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, led by Vice Foreign Minister Choe Hui Chol, visited Manila

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Duterte just wants to protect youth when he warned to bombard Lumad schools: Abella

July 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte just wanted to protect the youth when he warned to bombard Lumad schools being used by the communist rebels to teach subversion, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement the president notes

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