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Magnitude 5.5 quake shakes parts of Luzon

May 25, 2017

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, Thursday night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake, which occurred at 10:27pm 12 kilometers northeast of San Marcelino, Zambales, was tectonic in origin

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Philippines, Russia ink several agreements

May 25, 2017

The Philippines and Russia have signed several agreements related to tourism, agriculture, defense cooperation, trade and industry, foreign affairs, transportation, culture and the arts, and energy, Malacanang said on Thursday. The signing of the agreement  pushed through on May 24

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DFA can’t say if  alleged leaked transcript of Duterte-Trump call is genuine

May 25, 2017

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) could not confirm or deny if the leaked confidential transcript of the phone call between President Rodrigo Duterte and US President Donald Trump  which reportedly came from the agency is authentic. “While we value

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Commission on Human Rights urge gov’t to uphold rights

Commission on Human Rights urge gov’t to uphold rights

May 25, 2017

The Commission on Human Rights urged the government to uphold the humanitarian rights of Filipinos following the martial law declaration of President Rodrigo Duterte in Mindanao. “The 1987 Constitution enforces the respect for all civil liberties and assures the protection

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PNP issues guidelines for cops in Mindanao  

May 25, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued guidelines for police personnel in Mindanao on conducting operations after President Rodrigo Duterte placed the area  under martial law in the aftermath of clashes between government security forces and rebels from the Maute

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DND issues memo to AFP on declaration of martial law   

May 25, 2017

The Department of National Defense issued a memorandum to the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its guidance on the presidential declaration of martial law in Mindanao. The memorandum signed by Undersecretary for Civil,

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No reason to be anxious about martial law as Constitution still operates: Panelo

No reason to be anxious about martial law as Constitution still operates: Panelo

May 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief legal counsel on Thursday allayed the fear of Filipinos about the proclamation of martial law in the entire Mindanao, citing the safeguards provided in the Constitution. In a statement, Secretary Salvador Panelo said the imposition of

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Japanese found dead in Palawan, police said no foul play

May 25, 2017

A Japanese national was found dead inside his residence in Aborlan, Palawan on Wednesday, police said. PO3 Teddy Magallanes of Aborlan Municipal station said the Japanese was found lifeless inside his house in Asaka Beach, Brgy. Tigman at 7 am

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