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3 killed in alleged Sulu clan war: military

May 16, 2017

Three civilians were killed while another one was wounded in an alleged clan war in Sulu last week. Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Task Group Sulu commander, identified the fatalities as Al Hapid Hamidi,

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Lopez hits DOF chief Dominguez for his pro-mining stance

May 16, 2017

Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez slammed on Tuesday Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III for his pro-mining stance. In a press conference in Quezon City, Lopez cited some of Dominguez’s “infirmities” on his pronouncements regarding mining.

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Duterte warns judiciary vs “playing” with TROs on gov’t projects

May 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Tuesday he would not tolerate the judiciary in issuing temporary restraining orders (TROs) that will delay implementation of government projects. This was despite the separation of powers by the executive department and the judiciary. “I

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Philippines, Singapore naval forces ink info deal on white shipping

May 16, 2017

Naval heads of  the Philippines and Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding  concerning the exchange of information relating to white shipping last Sunday. Capt. Donn Anthony Miraflor, Naval Task Group 80.5 Commander, said the memorandum was signed by Vice Adm.

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Duterte wants proposal for joint exploration in South China Sea to be reviewed

May 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he wants to review a proposal for joint maritime exploration undertaking in the disputed South China sea to ensure that it would not be disadvantageous to the Philippines. In a press conference in Davao

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Turkey, Mongolia seek Duterte’s help to be part of ASEAN

May 16, 2017

Turkey and Mongolia have sought President Rodrigo Duterte’s help to be part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Duterte disclosed this during his press conference at the Davao City airport upon his arrival from his trips to Cambodia,

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DOE giving 24 Toyota Prius hybrid cars to gov’t offices through Japan-funded grant

May 16, 2017

The Department of Energy (DOE) is giving 24 2017 Toyota Prius cars to government offices, led by the Office of the President as part of its campaign to promote energy efficiency and clean air. At 10 am, May 19 at

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Duterte unfazed by possible second complaint before ICC

May 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte shrugged off on Tuesday a plan of Magdalo Partylist Representative Gary Alejano to file a complaint before the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the House of Representatives justice committee dismissed the impeachment complaint against him. “Yeah, he

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