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Duterte scraps plan to create independent probe on Mamasapano

February 6, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he will not create an independent body to investigate the botched anti-terrorist operations in Mamasapano, Maguindanao two years ago. He said he will just allow the Office of the Ombudsman to continue with its

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Joint Foreign Chambers fully support “deep concerns” by Korean chamber on Jee

February 6, 2017

The Joint Foreign Chambers fully support the “deep concerns” by the Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines regarding the kidnapping and murder of businessman Jee Ick-joo and “safety of local and foreign businessmen and residents at large in the Philippines.” In

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NDF consultant arrested in Davao: military

February 6, 2017

A consultant of the National Democratic Front (NDF) was captured in Davao City on Monday after President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to arrest jailed leftist leaders as peace talks were terminated last Saturday. Captain Rhyan Batchar, spokesman of the Army’s 10

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Duterte tells military, police to “arrest” 17 leftist rebels who belong  to NDF panel

February 6, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday the military and the police will hunt the leaders of the communist rebels who are on temporary liberty due to peace talks. In an ambush interview at the Presidential Security Group, Duterte said there

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Jeep strike over modernization program loses steam after noon

February 6, 2017

A jeepney transport strike on Monday forced some commuters to scramble for rides and colleges to suspend afternoon classes but its leader said they will mount a bigger strike in protest over the government’s plan to phase out old jeepneys.

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(UPDATE) South Korea accepts “offer of apology” from Philippines on Jee’s death: Panelo

February 6, 2017

South Korean Prime Minister and Acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn is expecting that justice will immediately be served for the murder of Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo by the rogue policemen, an official said on Monday. In a statement on Monday, Presidential

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PNP to investigate alleged Korean Mafia, but says it is not behind Jee’s death

February 6, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate the alleged Korean Mafia that was mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte but this is not the “official line” being followed by investigators on the kidnap-slay of businessman Jee Ick-joo. “I told a reporter

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Dela Rosa said 300 cops will clean Pasig River as ordered by Duterte

February 6, 2017

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald dela Rosa said more than 300 policemen from National Capital Region (NCR) will clean the Pasig River as part of their disciplinary training. Dela Rosa said President Rodrigo Duterte who ordered to bring

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