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Duterte to consider proposal to declare martial law in Sulu, says Palace

August 26, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte will consider proposal from the security forces to declare martial law in Sulu subject to “legal and factual basis” following the deadly twin blasts that rocked the province recently. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in television interviews, said

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Doctor’s advice to Duterte not to drink to avoid stage one cancer long time ago – Palace

August 26, 2020

The doctor’s warning to President Rodrigo Duterte that he could be nearing a stage one cancer if he would not stop drinking was done long time ago, Malacanang said on Wednesday. In an interview by CNN Philippines, Presidential Spokesperson Harry

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Comelec sees seven million new voters in 2022 polls

August 26, 2020

As much as seven million Filipinos are projected to be included in the roster of registered voters in the May 2022 national and local elections. This is according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesman James Jimenez, who said they expect

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Eastmincom on full alert after Jolo blasts

August 26, 2020

The Eastern Mindanao Command is in full alert following the deadly blasts in Jolo on Monday. Maj. Alex Mindalano, public information chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command,  said although the explosion in Jolo does

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US, China condemn twin blasts in Jolo

August 26, 2020

The United States and China condemned the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu that killed at least 14 persons and wounded around 75. “I offer my sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of yesterday’s bombings in Jolo,”

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PNP chief orders hot pursuit operations to neutralize suspects in police officer’s death

August 26, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered hot pursuit operations to neutralize the suspects in the death of the Carmen Municipal Police Station chief on Tuesday. Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa expressed grief and condolences to the

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August 26, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to investigate the individuals who are calling for a revolutionary government. Police General Archie Gamboa in a statement last Tuesday night said they are

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PNP supports Army’s recommendation of martial law in Sulu

August 26, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed support for the recommendation of Army chief Lt. General Cirilito Sobejana to place the province of Sulu under martial law following the twin blasts in Jolo where at least 15 people

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