Two Cafgu members killed in encounter with alleged NPAs in Abra

August 16, 2019

Two members of Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) were killed after the alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) harassed a military detachment in Abra for 30 minutes on Thursday. Major Amado Gutierrez, spokesman of the 7th Infantry

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DOF to review sectors receiving incentives, like POGO

August 15, 2019

The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday said they will review sectors which receive incentives, including Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).  In a Senate hearing on tax reform packages, DOF Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua said POGOs pay lower taxes compared

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MIAA announces list of cancelled flights to Japan due to bad weather

August 15, 2019

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Thursday announced list of 20 cancelled flights to Japan due to bad weather. In an advisory by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport MIAA (NAIA-MIAA), the following flights were cancelled due to torrential rains

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Albayalde said PNP follows court on how long De Lima can stay with mother

August 15, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde on Thursday said it is the court who decide how long can Senator Leila De Lima stay in her province to visit her ailing mother. De Lima, who has been detained at the Philippine National Police

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On complaint vs PAO chief Acosta: Let Ombudsman do its work, says Palace

August 15, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday it would wait for the result of the investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman against Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Acosta who is facing a corruption complaint. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo

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Suspect in kidnapping BIR officials killed in Bulacan police operation

August 15, 2019

A suspect involved in kidnapping of Bureau of Internal Revenue ( BIR) officials was killed in an encounter with police in Bulacan province early Thursday morning. The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) identified the fatality as Leo dela

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AFP proposes tougher amendments to Human Security Act

August 15, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wants the “act of glorification of terrorism” punishable under the Human Security Act, its spokesman said Thursday. Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said the AFP includes this on its proposed amendments  to the existing

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PNP signs deal with US to create regional counter-terrorism training center

August 15, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) and the United States on Thursday have forged an accord to establish a regional counter-terrorism training center in the country. In a statement, PNP spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, said a ceremony was

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