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DPWH says Yolanda rehab mistake won’t be repeated in Marawi

June 29, 2017

The Duterte administration would not commit similar “mistakes” in the Yolanda-devastated areas when it rebuilds war-torn Marawi City, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said on Thursday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Villar said President Rodrigo Duterte was

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Soldiers rescue more than 1,700 civilians since day 1 of Marawi fighting

June 29, 2017

MARAWI CITY —  Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera, Joint Task Force Marawi spokesman, said since May 23 at least 1,711 civilians trapped inside the battle zone were rescued. “This is a good indication our soldiers giving emphasis to civilians,” he said.

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China wants to hold joint military drills with Philippines in fighting terrorists

June 28, 2017

China has expressed interest to conduct joint military exercises with the Philippines in the fight against terrorism as it donated assorted weapons and ammunition as well as fund for the Filipino soldiers fighting in Marawi City. President Rodrigo Duterte, who

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“Change is not coming yet”, says National People’s Summit in first year of Duterte administration

June 28, 2017

A summit composed of progressive groups said Wednesday “change is not coming yet” after one year  of the Duterte administration. “One year after assuming presidency, it was said that the Duterte government is mixed-up or vulnerable. Although, there are positive

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Immigration agents arrest Japanese for alleged insurance fraud, swindling

Immigration agents arrest Japanese for alleged insurance fraud, swindling

June 28, 2017

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested on Thursday a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo for involvement in insurance fraud and swindling. Sources from the BI fugitive search unit said  37-year-old Susuki Yuya was nabbed by the unit’s operatives

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Second quarter earthquake drill set Thursday

Second quarter earthquake drill set Thursday

June 28, 2017

The National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) are set to conduct the second quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Thursday. Romina Marasigan, NDRRMC spokesperson, the quake drill will be conducted at 2 pm  with the ceremonial area at Bolton

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Cyber bullying cases rising: police

June 28, 2017

The number of recorded cyber bullying cases has continued to increase, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said Wednesday. “From the time I was assigned in the ACG when I studied the statistics from the time of our

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Rescuers find 17 bodies  in Marawi

June 28, 2017

MARAWI CITY — Rescuers found 17 decomposing bodies of civilians as government security forces continued battling  to regain control of this city. Lt. Col. Jo-Ar Herrera, Joint Task Force Ranao spokesman, told reporters the remains were recovered by police, military

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