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QC court wraps up trial of 2009 Maguindanao massacre case

August 8, 2019

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court wrapped its trial of the multiple murder case against former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Ampatuan and his brother, former Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao Governor Zaldy Ampatuan along with 195 others for their

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Palace urges Chinese workers to file complaints over alleged abuses against them by PH employers

August 8, 2019

Malacanang urged on Thursday Chinese workers in the Philippines whose rights were allegedly being violated to file appropriate charges so the government could act on them. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement following the remarks of the Chinese Embassy

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Gov’t can rescind Chinese deals which are threats to national security – Palace

August 8, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday the government could rescind any agreement with China if it would be found it is a threat to the national security. Quoting Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said deals signed with Chinese investors

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PNP buys P784 million worth of equipment

August 8, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday acquired P784 million worth of additional police equipment under the Capability Enhancement Program (CEP). Police General Oscar Albayalde  witnessed the blessing of the newly-procured equipment at Camp Crame. “This morning we have

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St. Luke’s to offer affordable medical service to Army, dependents

August 8, 2019

St. Luke’s Medical Center will offer affordable world-class medical expertise and services to Army personnel and their dependents. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said St. Luke’s Medical Center forge a partnership with the Army during a courtesy call

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Duterte declares August 12 as national holiday

August 8, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday declared August 12 as regular holiday in observance of the Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice.  The declaration was made after Duterte signed the Proclamation No. 789 which stated August 12 as a regular holiday

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Lorenzana condemns recruitment of minors by left

August 8, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana condemns recruitment of minors by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-New People’s Army (NPA)- National Democratic Front (NDF). “The defense and military establishments are very vocal against the deceptive recruitment of young Filipinos in our

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Palace says call by Davao City to be exempted from martial law needs study

August 8, 2019

The call of Davao City Council led by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to lift martial law in the city needs further study, Malacanang said on Thursday. But in a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salavador Panelo said that the Palace has yet

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