The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

No guns outside homes in Pasay, Paranaque ahead of Miss Universe pageant

January 29, 2017

The Philippine National Police has suspended the permit to carry firearms outside residence in the cities of Pasay and Paranaque as part of the security measures for the  Miss Universe pageant coronation day. Chief Inspector Kimberly Molitas, spokesperson of the

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DOF addresses Japanese concerns over VAT refund claims

January 29, 2017

The Department of Finance has issued a new set of revenue regulations for value added tax (VAT) credit or refund claims to address the concerns of foreign investors, particularly by the Japanese. In a statement on Sunday, the DOF said

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Palace expresses support to Philippine Miss Universe candidate

January 28, 2017

Palace expressed support to Maxine Medina, the Philippine candidate for Miss Universe beauty contest as the international pageant will conclude on Monday. “We convey our most heartfelt felicitations for all the Miss Universe candidates and especially cheer and throw our

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Search ordered for suspect in kidnap-slay of Korean after he leaves Camp Crame

January 28, 2017

One of the suspects in the kidnap-slay of South Korean businessman left Camp Crame Friday night despite opposition from policemen from the Anti Illegal Drugs and Anti-Kidnapping units, and the Philippine National Police has ordered a search for him,. “I

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Benguet court rejects appeal to dismiss damage suit vs Purisima  

January 28, 2017

A Benguet court rejected an appeal from police and military officers to dismiss a P12 million damage suit filed by a parents of a slain police commando against former Philippine National Police Director General Alan Purisima and four others. Judge

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Abu Sayyaf leader Hapilon wounded, foreigner killed in airstrike

January 28, 2017

A leader of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was wounded while a foreign national believed to be with the terrorist group was killed during an airstrike by the military in Lanao Del Sur last Wednesday evening. In a text message to

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Duterte “pleading’ with Muslim rebels not to give shelter to terrorists

January 27, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte warned Muslim rebels on Friday that the military will enter their area if they coddle ISIS-link local terrorist groups. In his speech in Cotabato City where he visited wounded soldiers, Duterte said he is pleading to the

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13 wounded in Maguindanao encounter, Duterte visits military headquarters

January 27, 2017

More than a dozen soldiers were wounded in an encounter with armed men in Maguindanao on Thursday. Captain Arvin Encinas, Army’s 6th Infantry Division public affairs officer, said troops were conducting combat operations when they encountered around 50 armed men

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