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Gov’t forces to remain vigilant despite death of ISIS leader, Palace says

October 28, 2019

Philippine government forces would remain vigilant despite the reported death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Malacanang said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the death of the terrorist leader was a good news. However,

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Duterte to use “extraordinary powers” to prevent water crisis

October 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he would use his “extraordinary powers” to ensure there would be no water crisis. In an interview with reporters, Duterte said the government could continue with the construction of the Kaliwa Dam despite some

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AFP expects lesser terrorist activities after death of ISIS leader

October 28, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expect lesser terrorist activities in the country following the reported death of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. “His death will definitely impact on local terrorist groups but

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Duterte challenges Robredo to be “anti-drug czar” for 6 months

October 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte dared on Monday Vice President Leni Robredo to be the “anti-drug czar” for six months after she criticized anew the administration’s bloody war on illegal drugs. In a speech during the oath taking of some newly-appointed government

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Hontiveros urges release of Duterte’s medical bulletin

October 28, 2019

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday slammed Malacanang’s decision to withhold the current health condition of President Rodrigo Duterte.  Hontiveros told the reporters Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo still lacks transparency for not releasing Duterte’s health information.  “What’s so special about the

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PNP, IAS agree not to suspend Antipolo raid leader, but answer grave misconduct allegation

October 28, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) agreed that the team leader of a controversial Antipolo drug raid will no longer be suspended but will face graver offense. In a press briefing, PNP Officer-in-Charge Police Lieutenant

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Hontiveros criticizes Sandiganbayan dismissal of civil case vs Marcos, cronies

October 28, 2019

Senator Risa Hontiveros criticized the recent dismissal by the Sandiganbayan of P267 million civil case against the Marcos family and cronies.  In an ambush interview on Monday, Hontiveros said the decision of Sandiganbayan to junk Civil Case No.0007 on the

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IRR for Safe Spaces Act signed

October 28, 2019

Senator Risa Hontiveros, with 13 government and non-government agencies, inked the Bawal Bastos Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act on Monday. Hontiveros, head of Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and

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