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Duterte offers MNLF, MILF, NPA to be soldiers to go after terrorists

May 28, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has offered the Muslim and communist rebels to be enlisted to the military to help the government in fighting the terrorists in Mindanao. Duterte made the offer after Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding leader Nur Misuari

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Marawi crisis death toll rises to 95

May 28, 2017

The death toll in the Marawi crisis has reached 95 as the Armed Forces of the Philippines has continued with “precision airstrikes and artillery fire” to immediately resolve the problem brought by the Maute Terror Group in southern Philippines. As

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DOF assures more funds for healthcare

May 28, 2017

The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured health officials that it will double its efforts in raising enough revenues to enable the government to build more hospitals and provide quality, affordable health care to Filipinos. At the same time, Finance Assistant Secretary

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Civilian Maranao to be named as spokesperson for updates on Marawi crisis

Civilian Maranao to be named as spokesperson for updates on Marawi crisis

May 28, 2017

A civilian Maranao spokesperson will be appointed to provide updates on the ongoing government offensive operations against the Maute Terror Group in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Malacanang said on Sunday. “In this time of crisis, it is strategically wise

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5 prisoners bolt Oriental Mindoro jail

May 28, 2017

Manhunt operation has been ongoing after four detainees escaped from municipal jail in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Sunday morning. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Naujan said that there were actually five inmates who bolted the detention center at around 1:30am,

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Negotiations with Maute gunmen fail, military set to root them out of Marawi

May 28, 2017

Interview with Datu Bashir Alonto,, chairman of the Metro Manila Muslim Community for Justice and Peace, on the situation in Marawi City. May 27, 2017. Written by: Virgilio Galvez Video: Crisanto Balleta and Onin Tagaro Editors: Christian Dimitui Executive Producer/Publisher

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Lorenzana says NPA will not be targeted as martial law imposed in Mindanao

May 27, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said martial law in Mindanao will not target the New People’s Army (NPA) but noted that any rebel who will be involved in illegal acts will be held accountable. “We would like to make it clear

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Six evacuation centers opened for families fleeing Marawi

May 27, 2017

Six evacuation centers are open for families fleeing Marawi City due to the ongoing fighting between the military and the Maute Group, a Red Cross regional official said on Saturday. Lany dela Cruz of the Red Cross in Iligan said

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