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DOJ finishes study on ending VFA, presents it to Duterte Monday

January 25, 2020

The Department of Justice ( DOJ) has completed its study on the procedure for ending the 21-year-0ld Visiting Forces Agreement between the United States and the Philippines. “I’m done with the study on the procedure for terminating the VFA, but

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MNLF members in Sulu welcome positive developments in peace process 

January 25, 2020

Around 2,000 members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in Sulu converged here to express their gratitude to the government for taking the necessary steps to fulfill the remaining commitments under the 1996 Final Peace Agreement signed between the

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Duterte hopes for stronger bond between Philippines, China

January 25, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte, his Chinese New Year message, hopes for a stronger bond between the Philippines and China. Duterte said Saturday the event signifies new beginnings and welcomes hope and prosperity for the nation. “As we open a new page

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Palace, PNP recall heroism, sacrifice of SAF 44

January 25, 2020

Malacañang and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday remembered the heroism and bravery of 44 fallen Special Action Force commanders in the 2015 Mamasapano clash.   “As we recall the tragedy that befell the PNP officers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao

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Two Chinese arrested for allegedly mauling security guard

January 25, 2020

Police arrested two Chinese national for allegedly mauling a security guard of the condominium they were staying Las Piñas City Friday night. In a report Saturday, the Southern Police District (SPD) identified the arrested Chinese national as Li Feng Hau,

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PNP recalls ”supreme sacrifice” of SAF 44

January 25, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) remembered the heroism and bravery of 44 fallen Special Action Force commanders in the 2015 Mamasapano clash. “Their supreme sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today, we honor their heroism and patriotism with deep pride

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Alleged terrorist killed in encounter with military in Lanao del Sur

January 25, 2020

An alleged terrorist member was killed in an encounter with government troops in Lanao del Sur on Friday afternoon. Capt. Clint Antipala, public affairs chief of the 1st Infantry Division, said the troops of the 82nd Infantry Battalion encountered remnants

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Lorenzana to discuss possible scenarios on ending VFA with Duterte

January 25, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will discuss with President Rodrigo Duterte the possible scenarios concerning the termination of Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between Philippines and United States. “While maintaining constant consultations with Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, I will discuss with

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