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(UPDATE) AFP says doing best to end Marawi fighting

July 12, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) assures the military is doing its best to finish the rebellion in Marawi amid the pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte he needs 10-15 days to end the siege in the city. “The 15

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Capital market reforms have made bourse more inclusive and vibrant: Dominguez

July 12, 2017

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said continuing reforms in the capital market have made this sector more inclusive and averse to insider trading, which has buoyed investor confidence in the stock exchange whose capitalization surged to over P16.4 trillion this year. With the

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War in Marawi may be over in 15 days, Duterte says

July 11, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday clearing of war-torn Marawi City of the Islamic State-Maute Terror Group may be finished within 10 to 15 days. But before it happens, Duterte said he wants to visit the city to observe. “I

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LTFRB fines Uber, Grab P5 million each for violating order

July 11, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising  and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) fined Grab and Uber P5 million each for not following their terms and conditions as transport network companies in the show cause order hearing on Tuesday. LTFRB chair Martin Delgra III said

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Former MMDA chief Tolentino named as Duterte’s political adviser

July 11, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed some 30 individuals to various government posts, including former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Francis Tolentino as his political adviser. Tolentino, who ran and lost in the senatorial race in the May 2016 elections, was

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Lorenzana assures respect for human rights if martial law is extended until 2020

July 11, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana assures that people can trust the armed forces will respect human rights if the government will extend martial law until 2022. “The Filipino people can rest assured, however, that if martial law is extended, they can

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Palace rejects selective ID system for Muslims

July 11, 2017

Malacanang dismissed on Tuesday a proposal for identification system for Muslim Fipinos alone. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the Duterte administration  supports more the implementation of the national ID system “The Palace’s position is really for a national ID. So

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One passenger suspected linked to Mindanao rebellion under NBI custody, three under PNP

One passenger suspected linked to Mindanao rebellion under NBI custody, three under PNP

July 11, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said four passengers of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that were barred from leaving the country were arrested for by government forces for possible involvement on going rebellion in Mindanao. Brig. Gen. Restituto

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