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AFP confident mastermind of Jolo bombing still in province

August 27, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay expressed confidence that Mundi Sawadjaan, the mastermind of the recent bombing incidents in Jolo and his group is still in the province of Sulu. “Yes we were

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No need for martial law if people cooperate with authorities: Vinluan

August 27, 2020

Major Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command chief, said there is no need to declare martial law if the people in Sulu will actively cooperate with authorities. “Actually yesterday I went to Sulu. We

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Palace rejects Robredo’s proposal for monthly aid to poorest Filipinos, saying gov’t lacks fund

August 27, 2020

Malacanang rejected on Thursday the proposal of Vice President Leni Robredo to provide monthly allowance for four months to the 10 million poorest families, saying the government lacks fund. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said as

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Duterte’s position vs revolutionary gov’t clear, no need for dialogue with proponents – Palace

August 27, 2020

Malacanang said on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s position against revolutionary government is clear and there is no need for him to talk with the proponents. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated Duterte’s recent statement that he had nothing to do

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PNP says Jolo police enjoy ” full confidence” despite blasts

August 27, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said they maintain their full confidence to Jolo Municipal Police Station after calls for the relief of their officials following the twin blasts in Barangay Walled City last August 24.

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Police arrest fake lawyer for alleged part in face shield scam

August 27, 2020

Criminal investigators arrested a fake lawyer for his alleged involvement in face shield sale scam in Taguig City last Tuesday. Operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested Juan Antonio Evangelista, 47, during an entrapment operation inside a

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Palace says it’s easy for Robredo to criticize gov’t action vs COVID-19

August 27, 2020

Malacanang said on Thursday it is easy for Vice President Leni Robredo to criticize the government amid the coronavirus crisis because she is not the one who is expected to be on top of the situation.

Duterte cautious in appointing new PhilHealth chief

August 27, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is careful in appointing a new head of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. after he accepted the resignation of President and CEO Ricardo Morales amid the massive corruption allegations in the agency. “The resignation of General

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