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Duterte attending “One Belt, One Road” summit in Beijing

March 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he will go to China this May to attend the “One Belt, One Road” summit. “And I am going there. I was invited by the President himself in the One Road, One Belt It’s

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Duterte turns down EU offer for “health-based” solution for drug dependents

March 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte turned down on Friday the offer of the European Union for a “health-based” solution for drug dependents. “The EU, they communicated to us and they want a health-based solution for drugs,” the president said in a speech

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Former senatorial bet files disbarment complaint vs Ombudsman Morales

March 24, 2017

Former senatorial candidate Greco Belgica on Friday filed a disbarment complaint against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio- Morales before the Supreme Court. In a 12-page complaint, Belgica said Morales violated the lawyer’s oath and the canon of professional responsibility after she dismissed

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Duterte reveals he declined a Rolex watch given to him as advance birthday gift

March 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he declined a Rolex watch, which was given to him by someone as an advance birthday gift. Duterte is turning 72 on March 28. “My birthday is coming up. Do not give me the

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One soldier killed, 3 wounded in fighting with alleged NPAs

March 24, 2017

One soldier was killed while three were wounded during a series of alleged encounters with the New People’s Army in Davao Oriental last Thursday morning. Captain Rhyan Batchar, Army’s 10th Infantry Division spokesman, said the troops encountered the armed men

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Duterte blames US for inaction over China’s activities in South China Sea

March 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has blamed the United States for its inaction over China’s activities in the South China Sea. In a speech before the members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Thursday night, Duterte wondered why America did not

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Duterte open to compromise on taxes with anyone

March 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he is open to compromise with those facing tax evasion cases since the government needs money. In a speech before the Filipino-Chinese businessmen in Pasay City, Duterte said the process of prosecuting those with

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Top PNPA graduate skips police force issues in speech, cites lack of time

March 24, 2017

The top graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy omitted portions of alleged anomalies in the country’s police force in his graduation speech on Friday but promised that his 144 classmates  are “ready to offer their lives for the country.”

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