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Don’t use illegal drugs in Halloween parties: PNP

October 27, 2019

The Philippine National Police on Sunday warned the public from using illegal drugs during the annual Halloween parties and gatherings this coming long holiday break. “We are giving a warning to those who will attend parties not to use or

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Putin visit to PH to further strengthen ties of 2 countries, says Palace

October 27, 2019

The possible visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Philippines is expected to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. “You know, when head of states visit the country it means it will bring something new on the

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Water supply interruptions not ploy to finally build Kaliwa Dam – Palace

October 27, 2019

Malacanang on Sunday denied that the looming water crisis in Metro Manila was a ploy by the government so that the construction of the China-funded Kaliwa Dam project would finally push through. “Definitely not,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in

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Palace on Carpio: He served his country well

October 27, 2019

Malacanang on Sunday hailed recently-retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, saying he “served his country well.” This was despite Carpio’s being critical to some of the Duterte administration’s policies, including its stance on the territorial dispute with China. “We wish

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Duterte to attend in ASEAN summit in Thailand despite health issue

October 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte will join the other Southeast Asian leaders in the upcoming summit in Thailand next month despite concerns about his health, Malacanang said on Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed this in a radio interview. However, he could

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PDEA chief says drug war not a failure

October 27, 2019

The head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday defended the Duterte administration’s “war on illegal drugs” after Vice President Leni Robredo called it a “failure”. In a radio interview, PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino said the government’s

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Palace condemns Misamis Oriental mayor’s slay

October 27, 2019

Malacanang on Sunday condemned the killing of Clarin, Misamis Oriental mayor David Navarro. In an interview by Radyo Inquirer, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the government is against killing anyone without due process. “Whether they are allegedly involved in illegal

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Reds torch heavy equipment in Palawan

October 27, 2019

Some nine unidentified suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) burned heavy construction equipment in Palawan last Friday. Lieutenant Colonel Socrates Faltado, spokesperson of the Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), said the torching of a dump truck and

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