The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

At least 11 soldiers killed raising military casualties to 82

June 30, 2017

MARAWI CITY — At least 11 soldiers were killed as fighting rages on in this city, bringing the military’s death toll to 82, a spokesman said Friday. Brigadier General  Restituto Padilla, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said

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Duterte wonders why Mautes have “beautiful guns”

June 29, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte wondered on Thursday why the Islamic State-inspired Maute Terror Group in Marawi City has “beautiful guns, such as Barretts,” which only the Americans have. In a speech during his visit at Region XI Police Office in Davao

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Military says five of 17 recovered bodies were beheaded, civilian casualties now 44

June 29, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said five of the 17 cadavers that were recently recovered in Marawi City were beheaded. “We have recovered 17 cadavers of those who died inside (the city), based on the initial report from

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AFP to evaluate firearms donated by China, some can be used in Marawi: spokesman

June 29, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will evaluate the firearms donated by China before it will be distributed to soldiers. “What may happen here is that they may evaluate it for the characteristics of the weapon and once the

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Nationwide earthquake drill held

June 29, 2017

A nationwide earthquake was held on Thursday as authorities instructed residents to prepare for an intensity 7 earthquake, In Davao City, at 2 pm, authorities, led Ricardo Jalad, executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, pressed

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Palace hits Human Rights Watch for saying first year of Duterte a “human rights calamity”

June 29, 2017

Malacanang slammed on Thursday Human Rights Watch for saying the first year of President Rodrigo Duterte in office was a “human rights calamity.” “We don’t feel good about the comments of the Human Rights Watch,” said Presidential Communications Office Assistant

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PNP says kidnap-for-ransom cases continue to decrease

June 29, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Thursday kidnap for ransom cases   continues to decrease as only nine cases were recorded in the first semester of 2017. “As of now June 29 the first semester is about to end and

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Palace says too early to discuss China’s proposal for joint military drills on US defense treaty

June 29, 2017

Malacanang played down the possible impact of Chinese Ambassdor to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua’s proposal for joint military exercises on the mutual defense treaty with the United States. Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Marie Banaag said in a briefing on Thursday

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