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Up to AFP if martial law extension in Mindanao is needed: Andanar

July 16, 2017

It is up to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) whether they will recommend to  President Rodrigo Duterte to extend martial law in Mindanao, said Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar in a radio interview on Sunday. “It’s up to

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Marcos human rights victims regime lose petition asking enforcement of US court award of $2 billion in damages

Marcos human rights victims regime lose petition asking enforcement of US court award of $2 billion in damages

July 16, 2017

The Court of Appeals has dismissed a petition filed by several victims of human rights violations during the Marcos administration seeking enforcement of a final judgment of the US court awarding $2 billion in damages. In a 19-page decision promulgated

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(Update) 14 inmates, including 6 Abu Sayyaf, escape from Jolo jail

July 16, 2017

Fourteen inmates of the Jolo Municipal Police Station bolted on Sunday morning, and police killed three and wounded one as they continue to pursue the remaining 10 prisoners. In a police report from government prosecutors, six of the ten remaining

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Alleged drug lord from Isabela, 2 companions dead in encounter with cops in QC

July 16, 2017

An suspected drug lord from Isabela province and two companions were killed in an alleged encounter with policemen in Quezon City Sunday. Killed in the encounter which happened at 5:18 am in Barangay Pag-Asa were Johnny de Leon  from Cantiago

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Aguirre says Ombudsman resolution  on Aquino on Mamasapano “welcome development”

Aguirre says Ombudsman resolution  on Aquino on Mamasapano “welcome development”

July 16, 2017

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II welcomed the resolution of the Office of the Ombudsman finding former President Benigno Aquino III liable criminally for the Mamasapano encounter in January 2015 where 44 police commandos were killed. “It’s a welcome development. The

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Don’t return to Marawi yet, Abella urges group who wish to come back

July 16, 2017

Don’t return to Marawi yet, Abella urges group who wish to come back   Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella urged the followers of a movement led by citizens of Marawi not to return to the city even if the fighting between

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Duterte cites US, China help in Marawi crisis

July 14, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte cited on Friday the assistance of the United States and China in the government’s operations against the Islamic State-linked Maute Terror Group in Marawi City. “The United States helped the Armed Forces in this fight. And China

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LTFRB orders Grab, Uber to remove colorum drivers before July 26

July 14, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered transport network companies (TNC) Grab and Uber to remove colorum drivers from their ranks or they will be apprehended starting July 26. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said LTFRB will fine

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