Duterte mulls reviving batons for cops; but says rattan sticks to suffice

December 8, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday night that he might arm again the policemen with rubberized batons but in the meantime, the use of rattan sticks would suffice. He  made the statement after Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano

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Duterte eyes “total ban” on firecrackers next year

December 8, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday night that he might totally ban the use of firecrackers next year. In a taped televised public address, Duterte said he is planning to issue an order regarding the ban as a matter of

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“Narco politicians’ list not mine,” says Duterte after Laguna town mayor’s murder

December 8, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has distanced himself from the supposed list of “narco politicians,” which include the name of slain Los Banos, Laguna Mayor Caesar Perez. Duterte told the children of Perez that he felt sorry that their father “died the

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Duterte says ceasefire with Reds “dead”

December 8, 2020

By Celerina Monte President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that ceasefire with the communist rebels is “dead.” In a taped televised message, Duterte said that the truce with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front would no

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“COVID passport” essential to revive tourism, travel sector, says Gokongwei

December 7, 2020

“COVID passport” is essential for the tourism and travel industry to recover, Cebu Pacific Air President and CEO Lance Gokongwei said on Monday. In a televised Palace press briefing, Gokongwei cited the need to work with other countries regarding the

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Valenzuela mayor suspends toll operator business permit

December 7, 2020

By Ella Dionisio Motorists can now pass through all North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) toll plazas within the jurisdiction of Valenzuela City after Mayor Rex Gatchalian suspended the toll operator’s business permit over the RFID (Radio frequency identification) mess. At around

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Palace distances itself from impeachment move vs Leonen

December 7, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte was not behind the impeachment complaint filed against Associate Justice Marvic Leonen at the House of Representatives for alleged culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust. “Absolutely none! He (Duterte) has nothing to do

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Palace says cops should not use “yantok” against violators of physical distancing

December 7, 2020

Malacanang said on Monday that the Philippine National Police (PNP) could not use “yantok” or rattan sticks to hit violators of physical distancing. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said rattan sticks might only be used in measuring the physical distance of

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