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PNP welcomes SWS 82% satisfaction rating on war vs drugs

September 23, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday welcomed the 82 percent satisfaction rating of Filipinos on the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. Police General Oscar Albayalde, the PNP chief, said this showed the public’s appreciation on efforts by law

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PNP cites gains from conference with ASEAN chiefs of police

September 23, 2019

The Philippine National Police on Monday said their participation on the 39th ASEAN Association of Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) Conference showed their strong partnership and cooperation with international law enforcement community. “The active participation of the PNP in this annual

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Palace suspends work in gov’t to mark Family Week celebration

September 23, 2019

Malacanang allowed government workers under the executive branch to go home early on Monday to spend more time with their family. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, by the authority of President Rodrigo Duterte, issued Memorandum Circular No. 65 suspending work from

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JMSDF warship arriving for goodwill visit in Subic Tuesday

September 23, 2019

Another warship of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) is set to arrive in the country Tuesday morning. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, acting director of the Philippine Navy public affairs office, said JS Asagiri is expected to dock at

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Three injured as portion of hotel collapses in Manila: police

September 23, 2019

At least three were reported injured after a Sogo Hotel building in Manila collapsed Monday morning.  According to  Manila Police District (MPD) spokesperson Superintendent Carlo Manuel, initial reports revealed that around 9:30 am, a portion of the building along Mabini

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82% of Filipinos satisfied with war on drugs: SWS survey

September 22, 2019

Despite continuous criticisms against the Duterte administration’s war on illegal drugs, a latest survey showed that 82 percent of Filipinos are satisfied with the campaign. Based on Social Weather Stations survey released on Sunday, it found that 82 percent were

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US senator’s call to free De Lima “nonsense,” says Palace

September 22, 2019

Malacanang on Sunday branded as “nonsense” the call of a United States senator to “unconditionally” release detained opposition Senator Leila De Lima. “We don’t respond to nonsense,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo told reporters in a text message when asked to

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PH not borrowing from “narco-states” which backed Iceland resolution – Locsin

September 22, 2019

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Sunday said the Philippines does not borrow money from the countries which he called as “narco-states” for backing up the Iceland resolution calling for an investigation by the United Nations Human Rights Council

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