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Año says armed struggle passe, constitutional reform relevant

February 25, 2020

As the country marked the 34th EDSA People Power Anniversary, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday said “history proves that the country does not need armed struggle” as he pushes for a constitutional reform. In a statement, Año reminded communist

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PNP to ”intensify our operations” vs crime groups within POGOs

February 25, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will toughen its crackdown against criminal syndicates operating within Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms. Police Brig. Gen. Bernard  Banac, the PNP spokesman, said in a phone interview Tuesday: ”We will intensify our operations.” The

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Police arrest 40 alleged MILF members in Bukidnon

February 25, 2020

Around 40 alleged members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were arrested in Talakag, Bukidnon last Monday, police said. Police Colonel Roel Lami-ing, Bukidnon provincial director, said Talakag police conducted simultaneous aggressive police operations around 3:11 pm at Tikalaan,

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Bigger celebration eyed for next year’s 35th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution

February 25, 2020

The Philippine government is planning to conduct a bigger celebration for next year’s 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This was revealed by Joey Concepcion, vice -chairman of the EDSA People Power Commission and Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship,

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Police rescue 12 women at Makati spa allegedly giving clients ”extra service”

February 25, 2020

Around 12 women were rescued by authorities at a spa which allegedly giving “extra service” to clients in Makati City early Tuesday morning. Police Col. Rogelio Simon, Makati police chief, said the operation against Spa Osaka was conducted around 12:40

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Baguio City borrows P4.3b to develop public market

February 25, 2020

BAGUIO CITY- The City Government of Baguio borrowed P4.3 billion from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to fund it development of its nearly 100-year-old public market. Mayor Benjamin Magalong represented the city government in entering into loan agreement

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Filipinos must avoid Daegu, Cheongdu in South Korea for now: DOH

February 25, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) told Filipinos not to go to Daegu City and Cheongdo County in the north Gyeongsang Province, South Korea due to the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In a television interview, Health Secretary Francisco

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AFP calls on Filipinos to support gov’t fight vs communists, terrorists

February 25, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called on the Filipino people to support the government’s fight against communists and terrorist groups as the country marked the 34th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. “Let us reject and

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