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NGO vows to monitor AIIB’s projects in Philippines

June 8, 2017

A non-government organization vowed on Thursday to closely monitor all the projects to be funded by the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the Philippines to ensure they would not be detrimental to the people and the environment. In a

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No “final and executory” decision on Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2010-2015 models: DTI

No “final and executory” decision on Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2010-2015 models: DTI

June 8, 2017

A recall order of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport automatic for models 2010-2015 issued last May 10 is not final and executory as the Japanese car company has appealed the decision,  a senior official of the Department of Trade and Industry

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Gov’t, MILF-led rescue of trapped civilians in Marawi temporarily halted after emissary became sick

June 8, 2017

The rescue of more trapped civilians in conflict-torn Marawi City through joint efforts of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front was suspended temporarily after their emissary became sick, a government peace official said on Thursday. “As for the

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Military to plant Philippine flag at Benham Rise on Independence Day

June 8, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) is set to emplace the Philippine flag at Benham Rise on Independence Day. “The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) intends to emplace the Philippine flag at the underwater plateau, the

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“More than 200” to be arrested for martial law violations: AFP  

June 8, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed that “more than 200” personalities were included in the lists of names with arrest orders by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. “The two lists, I cannot recall the number but I think it’s

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Duterte set to lead Independence Day celebration at Rizal Park

June 8, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to lead the Independence Day celebration on June 12 at Rizal Park in Manila. This was after Duterte withdrew from his earlier pronouncement that he would lead the event in Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan Island Group

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New draft Bangsamoro Basic Law to be submitted to Duterte by mid-June

June 8, 2017

The Bangsamoro Transition Commission is set to submit to President Rodrigo Duterte a new draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law by next week, a peace official said on Thursday. In a press briefing in Davao City, Irene Santiago, chairman of

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Father of Maute brothers, other relatives transferred to Taguig jail

June 8, 2017

The father and other relatives of the Maute brothers arrested last Tuesday were transferred to the Bureau of Jail and Management (BJMP) facility in Taguig City, a military spokesman said Thursday. Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla confirmed that Cayamora Maute, his

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