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One soldier killed, eight wounded as fighting between gov’t forces and Maute Group rages

One soldier killed, eight wounded as fighting between gov’t forces and Maute Group rages

May 23, 2017

One soldier died and eight were wounded as government forces battled around 15 Maute Group members in Marawi City on Tuesday afternoon and the military said fighting with these armed group is continuing late in the evening. “Our operation is

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PNP assures public of no threat in security after Manchester bombing

PNP assures public of no threat in security after Manchester bombing

May 23, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) assures the public they see no threat in security on Tuesday following the bombing incident in pop singer Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom, PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent Dionardo Carlos said

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5 soldiers wounded in Marawi encounter with Maute Group

May 23, 2017

Five government troops were wounded in an encounter with around 15 Maute Group members in Marawi City on Tuesday afternoon. Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera, Army’s 1st Infantry Division Spokesman said based on initial report the troops encountered the Maute Group

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Duterte to make side trip to UAE before returning from Russia

May 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte will make a side trip to the United Arab Emirates before heading back to the Philippines from his Russian trip. This as Duterte has issued Special Order No. 460 constituting a Caretaker Committee during his “official visits”

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Transport department suspends implementing of  anti-distracted driving law

May 23, 2017

The Department of Transportation suspended the implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Law on Tuesday in response to the call of both Houses of Congress, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) member Aileen Lizada said Tuesday. “The Department of Transportation,

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EU won’t halt aid until Philippines clarifies issue

May 23, 2017

The European Union is set to seek clarification from the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision not to accept grant aid from the regional grouping. But while there was no formal communication yet with the Philippine government,

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Brigade commander replaced after NPA attack in Davao

May 23, 2017

A brigade commander in Davao will be replaced weeks after the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked the civilian establishment in the region last month. Maj Gen. Rafael Valencia, commander of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division, said  1003rd Brigade Commander

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65 military personnel discharged last year due to positive drug test

65 military personnel discharged last year due to positive drug test

May 23, 2017

A total of 65 military personnel, including one officer, were discharged from service as a result of last year’s mandatory drug testing in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “AFP personnel who tested positive for using prohibited drugs were

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