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Several Filipinos injured in London fire: DFA

June 15, 2017

Some Filipinos were reported injured after the fire that struck Grenfell Tower in London on Wednesday, the Department of Foreign Affais (DFA) said Thursday. In a statement, DFA spokesman Robespierre Bolivar said “ (Philippine) embassy representatives have already visited” the

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 SolGen says Marawi attack is a clear rebellion to establish Islamic State

June 14, 2017

Solicitor General Jose Calida told Supreme Court justices that the Marawi crisis “is part of bigger plot to establish an Islamic State,” during the second day of oral arguments over the legality of President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law

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Revised rules and implementing regulations of Anti-Distracted Driving Act to be out June 15

June 14, 2017

The revised rules and implementing regulation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act will limit prohibiting use of mobile communication devices and entertainment gadgets while driving and it is “very likely” to take effect in first week of July, transport officials said

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Time to set aside politics amid ISIS call to intensify attacks :Abella

June 14, 2017

Malacanang urged on Wednesday Filipinos to set aside politics amid the recent call of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria to intensify attacks. In the “Mindanao Hour” briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said with the country’s sovereignty being confronted

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US Pacific Commander Swift meets Cayetano, Lorenzana and AFP officials

June 14, 2017

Admiral Scott Swift, commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Philippine official met defense and military officials during his visit in the country and assured them of “commitment to addressing shared regional security concerns, including counter terrorism and piracy, while

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Report on friendly fire that killed 10 soldiers in Marawi given to AFP chief of staff

June 14, 2017

The result of the fact-finding conducted by the board of inquiry on the friendly fire that killed 10 soldiers in Marawi City was submitted to the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) last Friday, said

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Cops seize 72 kilos of alleged shabu in Las Pinas

June 14, 2017

Police and anti-illegal drug agents confiscated 360 million pesos worth of alleged illegal drugs in a law enforcement operation in Las Pinas City on Tuesday night. In a report, the Southern Police District said the joint operatives of the Philippine

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Military will no longer set a deadline to clear Marawi of Maute terrorists

June 14, 2017

The Philippine military will no longer give any deadline to clear Marawi City of the Islamic State-inspired Maute Terror Group after failing to meet at least three targets government officials, including President Rodrigo Duterte, had cited. In the “Mindanao Hour”

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