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Chinese found dead in basement of condominium

May 27, 2017

A 37-year-old Chinese national was found dead on the basement of a condominium in Mandaluyong City Friday. Police said the victim, identified as Ge Zhang, died instantly. Investigators said a room attendant went to Ge’s room to inform him of

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Philippines suspends 5th round of peace talks with NDF

May 27, 2017

The Philippine government has suspended the fifth round of peace talks with the National Democratic Front, the political arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines in Noordwijk, the Netherlands on Saturday. In a  statement, Presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza

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5 cops allegedly involved in kidnapping, extortion of inmate’s girlfriend surrender  

May 27, 2017

Five of seven policemen allegedly involved in the kidnapping and extortion of an inmate’s girlfriend surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Friday evening. Deputy Director General Ramon Apolinario, PNP deputy chief for administration, said the five cops were Police

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2 die as van tries to overtake motorcycle in Quezon

May 27, 2017

Two persons died after a van collided with their motorcycle in Gumaca town, Quezon Province on Friday, police said. PO3 Johan Sanao of the Gumaca municipal police said in a phone interview with the Daily Manila Shimbun a Nissan Urvan

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Customs seize P6.4 billion worth of shabu

May 27, 2017

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday dawn seized 604 kilos of illegal drugs valued at P6.4 billion in two separate operations conducted in warehouses in Valenzuela City, a statement said Saturday. The BOC acted on the intelligence report from

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PANATAG Shoal Diary: Exclusive – Day 3

May 27, 2017

PANATAG Shoal Diary: Exclusive – Day 3 Reports: Shohei Kato and Crisanto Balleta Video: Crisanto Balleta Editors: Crisanto Balleta and Virgilio DC Galvez At daybreak of April 17, the fishermen could already see Chinese fishing vessels on the horizon. At

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SC dismisses appeal to lift TRO vs contraceptive implants

SC dismisses appeal to lift TRO vs contraceptive implants

May 26, 2017

The Supreme Court has denied the appeal of the Department of Health seeking to lift a two-year-old temporary restraining order it issued against registration, purchase and distribution of contraceptive implants believed to be abortifacients. In a resolution issued on April

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Ramos urges officials to temper statements martial law could spread to other areas

May 26, 2017

Former President Fidel Ramos told the Congress and cabinet members of the Duterte administration on Friday, to temper their statements that martial law could spread to other parts of the Philippines. “I wish that you could temper your statement …to

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