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Olongapo court sentences Sytin killer to life imprisonment

November 20, 2019

The Olongapo City Regional Trial Court on Wednesday sentenced Edgardo Luib to life imprisonment after he confessed to the killing of businessman Dominic Sytin inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone last November 18, 2018. Olongapo City RTC Branch 72 Judge Richard

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Duterte forms TWG for establishment of military camp in Marawi City

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has created a technical working group for the establishment of a military camp in Kapantaran, Marawi City. Memorandum Order No. 41, which Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed by authority of the President on November 15, said the

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Philippines, Indonesia agree to review 1975 border patrol agreement

November 20, 2019

The Philippines and Indonesia agreed to review the 1975 border patrol and border crossing agreement as part of its effort to counter terrorism and ensure maritime security. Lt. Col. Ezra. Balagtey, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

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Duterte defends P50m SEA Games cauldron

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has defended the controversial P50-million cauldron to be lit during the 30th Southeast Asian Games, which the country would be hosting starting next week. In a press conference in Malacanang late Tuesday night, Duterte said there was

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Opposition senator De Lima marks 1,000th day in detention

November 20, 2019

Duterte to wait for security forces’ recommendation on Mindanao martial law

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he would wait for the recommendation of the military and police on whether he would extend  martial law in Mindanao. In a press conference late Tuesday night in Malacanang, Duterte said he would come up

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Duterte to discuss security matters during South Korean trip

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said he would discuss with his counterparts in Southeast Asia security matters when he joined them in a summit in South Korea next week. The 74-year old Duterte is set to attend the 30th ASEAN-Republic of Korea

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Duterte says he’s taking time to appoint new PNP chief

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has said he was taking time to appoint a new chief of the Philippine National Police ( PNP). In a press conference late Tuesday night in Malacanang, Duterte said he was given a list of three nominees

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