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Philippines pledges $300,000 to help Rohingya minority in Myanmar

March 20, 2017

The Philippines pledged $300,000 as humanitarian assistance for a crisis involving the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine region, a statement from Malacanang said Monday. President Rodrigo Duterte met with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the Call Room of

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No government post for Arroyo: Duterte

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has ruled out the possibility of giving former president and Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo a Cabinet post after she was removed as Deputy House Speaker. “I don’t (think) she will accept it.  She cannot be working under

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Military to NPA: stop violence if you are sincere with peace talks

March 20, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) urged the New People’s Army (NPA) to stop their violent activity to show their sincerity to resume peace negotiation. “If the NPAs are really sincere and one with the National Democratic Front (NDF)

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Dela Rosa confirms that “palit ulo” exists but not the way Robredo thinks

March 20, 2017

Philippine National Police (PNP) Dir. Gen. Ronald Dela Rosa confirmed the existence of “palit ulo scheme”(change heads) but he explains its difference from what was mentioned by Vice President Leni Robredo. “The palit ulo scheme which is the common practice

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Policemen involved in shooting of Espinosa, inmate arrested 

March 20, 2017

Policemen involved in the shooting of Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. and another inmate were accounted for after warrants of their arrest were released last week. This was revealed by Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald Dela Rosa in

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Duterte tells EU to “mind your own business”

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte hit anew the European Union, saying it should not impose its culture or belief on the Philippines. The EU has been opposing the Duterte administration’s move to revive death penalty and the bloody war against illegal drugs,

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Duterte spells out conditions to resume talks with Reds

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his conditions before resuming peace talks with communist rebels, including the release of their captive government troops. In a speech before the Filipino community in Myanmar on Sunday night, Duterte said the Communist Party of the

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Duterte giving full support to Trump administration, except on military alliance

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to give full support to the administration of United States President Donald Trump, except on military aspect. “President Trump and I are okay. I can assure him also of our friendship and cooperation. There’s no

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