PNP-AKG arrests 12 kidnapping suspects, including 3 foreigners

September 11, 2019

The Philippine National Police- Anti-Kidnapping Group ( PNP-AKG) on Wednesday said they have arrested 12 alleged suspects, including three foreigners involved in abducting some 14 victims in different operations nationwide. Police Lieutenant Colonel Elmer Cereno, the AKG spokesperson, said they

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Duterte says PH EEZ to be ignored to come up with economic activity with China

September 11, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said the government would set aside its rights over the Philippine exclusive economic zone to reach an agreement with China to develop the area, believed to be rich in oil and gas resources. “That exclusive economic zone

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Locsin says 2016 PCA ruling will not be set aside in oil-gas deal with China

September 11, 2019

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Wednesday said the 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration that invalidated China’s claims in the South China Sea will not be set aside. This came after President Rodrigo Duterte told Malacanang reporters

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Philippine and South Korean army chiefs tackle cooperation in counter-terrorism

September 11, 2019

Philippine and South Korea army chiefs discussed cooperation and exchanges in counter-terrorism and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) in Thailand early this week. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said Commanding General Macairog Alberto met with General Suh

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PEZA head does not feel alluded to in Duterte’s speech as next official to go

September 11, 2019

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Charito Plaza said she does not feel threatened amid President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on sacking a female official from the economic team. Duterte during his speech in Malacanang on Tuesday said he will

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Philippine Navy crew returning after port visit in Vietnam

September 11, 2019

The Philippine Navy (PN) contingent onboard BRP Ramon Alcaraz is on its way home after a port visit in Vietnam that ended Tuesday. Capt. Ryan Luna, Philippine Navy, Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5, public affairs officer, said BRP Ramon Alcaraz

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Solcom to use ”upgraded military might” as Duterte declares all-out war vs NPA

September 11, 2019

The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed willingness to use “upgraded military might” as President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his declaration of all-out-war against the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-New People’s Army (NPA).

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Duterte says he may no longer appoint Faeldon to gov’t post

September 11, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is not inclined to appoint to any government post dismissed Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday night, Duterte said Faeldon is now working in a private corporation. “May be not

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