PNP welcomes statements from ex-officials on rogue cops, drug recycling

September 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said statements from previous  officers about rogue cops on their organization has become one of its references in solving the country’s drug problem. They made the statement after the former Criminal Investigation

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Two JMSDF ships arriving in Manila Saturday

September 20, 2019

Two ships of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) are set to arrive in Manila on Saturday. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, acting Philippine Navy public affairs director, said JS Bungo and JS Takashima will arrive in Manila for

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DOJ said a total of 2,009 released due to GCTA surrendered

September 20, 2019

The Department of Justice ( DOJ) on Friday said a total of 2,009 persons have surrendered before the September 19 deadline set by President Rodrigo Duterte expired. Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said 1,773 are under custody of Bureau of Corrections

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Better option to deal with sea row is to directly deal with China, says Palace

September 20, 2019

Malacañang insisted on Friday that the “better option” to address the territorial dispute with China is to “directly” deal with it. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement after former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario again urged the Duterte

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DOH confirms second case of polio

September 20, 2019

The Department of Health (DOH) Friday confirmed another polio case in the country, a five year-old boy from Laguna, after his samples turned positive for the virus. In a statement late Friday, the DOH reported that two polio cases are

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Soldiers arrest three alleged members of Maute group in Lanao del Sur

September 20, 2019

Soldiers apprehended three alleged members of the Maute terrorist group in Lanao del Sur last Wednesday. Major Arvin Encinas, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said the suspects were arrested by  troops of 49th and 82nd

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Nearly 2,625 minors rescued as Manila implements curfew

September 20, 2019

Around 2,625 minors were rescued as result of the implementation of curfew hours in the City of Manila.  In a data released on Friday, Manila Public Information Office Chief Julius Leonen said more than two thousand minors were caught since the

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PNP ready to start criminal prosecution for suspects in death of PMA cadet

September 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police( PNP) on Friday said they are ready to initiate criminal prosecution for those involved in the death of a Philippine Military Academy ( PMA) cadet if evidence proves foul play or criminal action. “We do not

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