The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Marawi “remains a dangerous place” despite containing terrorists in 4 barangays

June 15, 2017

Marawi City remains a dangerous place although the military claimed the terrorist group is contained in four barangays. “As was previously mentioned, the area of Marawi still remains a dangerous place because of the existence of snipers in certain areas

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Maute brothers’ relative arrested in Cagayan de Oro

June 15, 2017

A relative of the Maute brothers who is a suspected bomber of the terrorist group was arrested by government troops in Cagayan de Oro City on Thursday morning. Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) martial law

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Palace downplays WEF report ranking PH as 11th most dangerous place for tourists

June 15, 2017

Malacanang downplayed on Thursday a World Economic Forum report ranking the Philippines as the 11th most dangerous place for tourists. Safety and security where the Philippines ranked 126th out of 136 countries is one of the 14 pillars under the

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Philippine gov’t condoles with London tower fire victims

June 15, 2017

The Philippine government has expressed sympathies to the families of those who perished in the Grenfell Tower fire in London. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, in a press briefing on Thursday, said the Philippine Embassy in London has been closely monitoring

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Palace reminds media covering Marawi crisis to take necessary precautions

June 15, 2017

Malacanang reminded on Thursday the members of the press covering the Marawi siege to be cautious following the injury of an Australian journalist who was hit by a stray bullet. Adam Harvey of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation was hit in

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Labor department lifts deployment ban to Qatar

June 15, 2017

A deployment ban on overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to Qatar has been lifted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday. In a statement, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III  said  the decision“ was arrived at on the advise

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Damage assessment teams to be deployed in Marawi once it’s cleared of Maute: NDRRMC

June 15, 2017

The Philippine government will deploy rapid damage and needs assessment teams once the war-torn Marawi City is cleared of terrorists, an official said on Thursday. In a press briefing un Malacanang, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director

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Palace not sure when Duterte will make appear in public, but insists he is “well”

June 15, 2017

Malacanang could not give yet any definite date when President Rodrigo Duterte would make public engagement, while reassuring that he is “well.” In a press briefing on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella reiterated  Duterte just needs some rest. “Well, you

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