Ombudsman orders dismissal of Puerto Princesa mayor

January 27, 2017

Mayor Lucilo Bayron of Puerto Princesa City has been ordered dismissed from the service after he was found guilty of serious dishonesty and grave misconduct, the Office of the Ombudsman said in a statement Friday. In a decision approved by

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Slap gov’t officials who extort, Duterte urges investors

January 26, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte urged on Thursday investors not to give in to extortion activities of government officials to finally end corruption. In a speech in Sarangani province where he led the switch-on ceremony of a power plant, Duterte said he

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Philippines may acquire drones from  Russia, unmanned armored vehicle from China.

January 26, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said aside from rifles, fast boats and unmanned aerial vehicles they are considering requesting unmanned armor vehicles as part of the $14 million grant of China to Philippines. “We have a list. I think five equipment

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Duterte apologizes for the death of South Korean inside Camp Crame

January 26, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte apologized on Thursday for the murder of a South Korean businessman allegedly at the hands of policemen at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame. “I apologize for the death of your compatriot,” Duterte said

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Lorenzana claims terrorists planning ‘caliphate’ in Central Mindanao  

January 26, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday a local terrorist group linked with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is planning to establish its base in Central Mindanao. Lorenzana confirmed local terrorist groups, including the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)

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Lorenzana says it’s the NPA sabotaging peace talks  

January 26, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said it is the New People’s Army who is sabotaging the peace talks between the Philippine government and the communist group. “In fact, I would throw back the question to them: What are they doing there

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Military facilities approved under EDCA may be built this year: Lorenzana

January 26, 2017

The construction of facilities in military camps approved under the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement of Philippines and United State may start this year. “EDCA is still on and according to the pentagon they will start constructing some facilities in the

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Philippines may send high-level economic team to Japan

January 26, 2017

The Philippine government may send a high-level delegation to Japan to follow up on the promised one trillion yen assistance made by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his recent trip to the country, an official said on Thursday. National Economic

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