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Tourism department won’t recall controversial ad

June 13, 2017

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said  Tuesday they will not recall the “Sight” one-minute film featuring a Japanese retiree  amidst criticisms in social media it plagiarized South Africa’s  2014 promotional campaign. “No, we stand by the ad. We stand by

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Agusan del Norte may implement 12 midnight curfew

June 13, 2017

The local government in Agusan Del Norte may soon implement curfew hours within the province “for the duration of martial law in Mindanao.” In a press release Tuesday, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said curfew hours will

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Petitioners tell Supreme Court no rebellion to justify martial law

June 13, 2017

Petitioners told the Supreme Court on Tuesday there is no basis to justify President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao last May 23. During oral arguments on the three petitions seeking to nullify Duterte’s Proclamation 216, the petitioners

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Palace assures alleged martial law abuses to be stopped, punished

June 13, 2017

Malacanang assured on Tuesday alleged abuses committed by police and the military in Lanao del Sur, including Marawi City, would be addressed immediately. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said President Rodrigo Duterte appreciates the support of the

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5 policemen, 5 civilians rescued in Marawi

June 13, 2017

Five policemen and five civilians were rescued by authorities in Marawi City on Tuesday morning. Chief Superintendent Reuben Theodore Sindac, regional director of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao police, identified the rescued policemen of the Marawi police station as

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Long lines at NAIA immigration to be reduced as 37 immigration officers deployed

June 13, 2017

Long lines at the Bureau of Immigration counters of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will likely be reduced as 37 newly-hired immigration officers were deployed. In a statement Tuesday, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the new employees started reporting

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Duterte in “excellent health” but he “also needs rest”: Abella

June 13, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is in “excellent health,” but he has to take a rest, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Duterte skipped the Independence Day rites on Monday at Rizal Park, raising concern on his true state of health. Duterte had no

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Transport department orders Coast Guard control and supervision of security in seaports

June 13, 2017

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to take over control and supervision of security operations in all seaports in light of the security threat posed by the Maute  Group which has besieged Marawi City and resulted

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