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Palace regrets, respects Malaysia’s decision to ban Filipinos

September 3, 2020

Malacanang said on Thursday that it regrets the decision of Malaysia to ban the entry of Filipinos as part of its measure to curb the coronavirus pandemic. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however,  said the Palace

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BuCor waiting for resolution of motion for reconsideration by Laude family

September 3, 2020

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is still waiting for the final resolution of the  motion for release of US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton. Assistant Secretary Gabriel Chaclag, BuCor spokesman. said they have received the copy of the motion

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Family of slain transgender asks Olongapo court to reconsider releasing US soldier

September 3, 2020

The family of slain transgender female Jennifer Laude on Thursday asked the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court to reconsider its decision ordering the release of American soldier Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton from detention. Lawyer Virgie Suarez said the motion

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Olongapo court’s release order on Pemberton based on GCTA “judicial overreach” – Palace

September 3, 2020

Malacanang said on Thursday the decision of a lower court ordering the release of convicted killer US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton for his good conduct while servicing his sentence was a “judicial overreach.” In a televised press briefing,

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UPDATE Eleazar now number two man in PNP

September 3, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday ordered a new round of reorganization of PNP senior officers occupying key positions in the upper echelon. According to Police Brig. General Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, the reorganization came after

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Soldier, five alleged NPAs killed in Palawan clash

September 3, 2020

A soldier and five alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members were killed in a 30-minute clash in the province of Palawan on Thursday morning, said Col. Stephen Penetrante, AFP Western Command spokesman. 2nd Lt Cristine Leah Matchete, public affairs officer of

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Filipino seaman rescued by Japanese Coast Guard, vessel still missing

September 3, 2020

A Filipino seaman was rescued by the Japanese Coast Guard after a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel made a distress call on Wednesday from Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. The vessel is reportedly carrying

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Philippine Navy joins end of World War II anniversary in Hawaii

September 3, 2020

The Philippine Navy contingent to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) drill joined the 75th commemoration of the end of World War II in Hawaii on Tuesday, a spokesman said on Thursday. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, PN acting public

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