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Duterte warns to kill foreigners engaged in criminal activities while in Philippines

September 25, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Wednesday foreigners, including Chinese, that he would not hesitate to kill them if they engage in criminal activities while in the Philippines. In a speech before Chinese businessmen in Parañaque City, Duterte said he wants

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Russia reiterates willingness to help Philippines defense capability

September 25, 2019

Russia reiterated on Wednesday its readiness to help the Philippines improve its defense capability as it is also exploring other areas of business cooperation, such as in pharmaceuticals, aviation and railways. In a press conference at the Russian Ambassador’s residence

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Philippines requests for polio vaccines from WHO

September 25, 2019

The Philippine government submitted an immediate request for supply of  polio vaccines to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Representative to the Philippines Rabindra Abeyasinghe said on Wednesday said the government has requested the global health organization for stocks of

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ADB revises Philippine growth forecast lower for 2019, 2020

September 25, 2019

The Asian Development Bank ( ADB) revised its growth forecast lower for the Philippines to six percent in 2019 and 6.2 percent for 2020. In its latest report issued Wednesday, the ADB said ”the downward revision on growth comes from

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WHO says Philippines ”continues to remain polio-free”

September 25, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) country representative on Tuesday clarified that Philippines has not lost its polio-free status despite the resurgence of the virus. “Philippines continues to remain polio-free because what the World Health Organization means when a country is

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Duterte inks law expanding exemption coverage from disclosing news sources

September 25, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law bill expanding the coverage of exemptions from revealing the source of published news or information obtained in confidence by including journalists from broadcast and news agencies. Duterte inked the Republic Act No. 11458

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Seven perish as dragon boat capsizes in Boracay

September 25, 2019

Seven persons died after a dragon boat capsized during a practice session off  Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan on Wednesday morning. Fourteen persons were rescued initially, the Philippine National Police Maritime Group regional office added. Earlier, Capt. Armand Balilo, Philippine

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Suspect in killing of Manila City Hall employee surrenders

September 25, 2019

The suspect behind the killing of a Manila City Hall employee “voluntarily surrendered” to authorities on Monday. The suspect identified by the authorities as Eric Capulong turned himself in to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Manila Police District Special Mayor’s

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