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Duterte calls media corrupt, particularly Inquirer, ABS-CBN

March 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte accused on Thursday media, particularly the Philippine Daily Inquirer and ABS-CBN television network, as corrupt. In a speech during the mass oath-taking of the newly appointed officials in Malacanang, Duterte said when the “candidate” of the two

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Jails heavily overcrowded since war on drugs began: BJMP

March 30, 2017

Jails nationwide are literally bursting at the seams since the Duterte administration began its war against drugs in July 2016. The average congestion rate is about 555 percent as of February, said Chief Superintendent Allan Iral, deputy chief for operations

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One killed, 7 nabbed in law enforcement operation in Sulu

March 30, 2017

A member of a lawless group was killed while seven others including their leader were arrested in a joint law enforcement operation in Sulu on Wednesday, a regional military spokesperson said Thursday. Captain Jo-Ann Petinglay, Western Mindanao Command spokesperson, said

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Alejano files supplemental impeachment complaint vs Duterte

March 30, 2017

Magdalo Partylist Rep. Gary Alejano filed a supplemental impeachment complaint  against President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday in connection with his alleged failure to assert the country’s sovereign rights over the Benham Rise and South China Sea. Alejano said Duterte should

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Philippines seeks Japanese support for 14 projects, including subway

March 30, 2017

The Philippines has lined up 14 “mega” infrastructure projects, including the $4.3 billion subway system, for Japanese funding, the government’s chief economist said on Thursday. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia told reporters the projects were presented during the high-level mission

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Growth momentum sustained despite political chatter: Dominguez

Growth momentum sustained despite political chatter: Dominguez

March 30, 2017

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the latest positive outlook of Fitch Ratings on the Philippines is proof enough the political noise has “failed to dent” growth from its strong macroeconomic performance and continued political stability amid the Duterte administration’s 

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AFP criticizes NPA for ordering more recruits

AFP criticizes NPA for ordering more recruits

March 30, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) criticized the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) directive for the New People’s Army (NPA) to step up its recruitment  nationwide. “This is a sad development granting this is truly their real intent.

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Philippines wants a scientist on board if China surveys Benham Rise

March 30, 2017

China has pending requests to survey Benham Rise, which is located northeast of the Philippines, but it remains to be seen if  Beijing will comply with a government condition  a Filipino scientist be on its vessel during the research, acting

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