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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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Aquino said he never talked to any American regarding Mamasapano operation

January 26, 2017

Former President Benigno Aquino III said on Thursday that he never talked to any American before and while the anti-terrorism operation in Maguindanao took place two years ago, leaving 60 people, including 44 police commandos, dead. But he said the

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Caritas Manila appeals for aid for flood-hit Mindanao  

January 26, 2017

Caritas Manila on Thursday appealed for aid in cash and in kind for the thousands in  Mindanao who were affected by rains from a low pressure area and the tailend of a cols front. In a statement, Caritas Manila said

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First amparo petition vs anti-drug operations filed before SC

January 26, 2017

The Supreme Court has been asked to issue a writ of amparo stopping Quezon City police from doing anti-illegal drug operations under President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Oplan Tokhang” in Payatas, Quezon City. The petition, filed by families of alleged victims of

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Ombudsman goes after illegal wealth of late former governor Ampatuan, Sr

January 26, 2017

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has directed the filing of a petition to initiate forfeiture proceedings against the estate of former Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan, Sr. and his spouse Bai Laila Uy Ampatuan for properties acquired in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006,

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(UPDATE) Philippine economy hits 6.6% in Q4, 6.8% in 2016

January 26, 2017

The Philippine economy grew 6.6 percent in the last quarter of 2016, bringing the full year growth to 6.8 percent, the country’s top economist said on Thursday. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia attributed the growth on higher investment and consumption.

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Duterte to get tougher on gov’t employees

January 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Wednesday to impose “severe restriction” to government employees, particularly directors, beginning February to ensure they perform their duties. Duterte made the statement during his trip to Tacloban City where he led the inauguration of New

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PNP says most fatalities on the over 7,000 deaths are “regular crimes”

January 25, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said most fatalities recorded since the war on drugs by the Duterte administration began last year are regular crimes. “Let’s clarify it, there are over 7,000 deaths. The 2,500 deaths were (recorded) because of putting

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