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No safe place to hide for NPAs, says DILG on killing of 3 NPA leaders

December 21, 2019

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Saturday that communist terrorist groups (CTGs) have “no place to hide” after two high-ranking leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed after a shoot-out with joint police and

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Duterte wants daily military drills to honor Rizal

December 21, 2019

Inspired by China, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he wants a daily military drills to honor national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Duterte made the statement during the closing ceremony of the National ROTC Summit and 1st Presidential Silent Drill

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Tolentino installed as Philippine Army’s new chief of staff

December 20, 2019

Brig. Gen. Rowen Tolentino has been installed as the Philippine Army’s chief of staff in a ceremony in Fort Bonifacio on Friday. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said the turnover ceremony was led by Army Commanding General Lt.

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Nearly half says Christmas holidays will be more prosperous

December 20, 2019

Most Flipinos have optimistic views on the holiday season and on facing a new year, a Pulse Asia Research survey revealed on Friday. Nearly half or 48 percent of Filipinos believe that the holiday season will be more prosperous for

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Taiwan police attache lauds cops for rescuing Taiwanese

December 20, 2019

Taiwan’s police attaché lauded the Pasay City police for their quick response in rescuing a Taiwanese last December 18, according to the Southern Police District (SPD). In a statement Friday, it said Pasay City station chief, Police Colonel Bernard Yang

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TWG extends pilot implementation of motorcycle taxis up to March 23 2020

December 20, 2019

The inter-agency Technical Working Group (TWG) on Motorcycle Taxis on Friday has extended the pilot implementation from December 23 to March 23 2020. In a statement, the Department of Transportation ( DOTr) made the decision during a meeting with the

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Four high-ranking BIFF officials surrender in Maguindanao

December 20, 2019

Four high-ranking officials of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered to government troops in Maguindanao on Thursday morning. Major Arvin Encinas, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command, said the four BIFF officials under the

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Duterte to make “important” announcement on Jan. 6 about water concessions issue – Palace

December 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to make an “important” announcement regarding issues hounding the two water concessionaires in Metro Manila on January 6 2020. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo told reporters on Thursday Duterte would make sure something would happen on

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