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PNP says Negros Oriental situation becoming normal

August 5, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) said the situation in Negros Oriental is gradually becoming normal after the arrest of suspects behind the deaths of the four policemen. Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, the PNP spokesman, in a statement Monday

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15 flights to and from HK cancelled due to public strike: DOTr

August 5, 2019

The Department of Transportation ( DOTr) announced 15 flights to and from Hong Kong were cancelled due to a public strike. In an advisory on Monday, DOTr said the following flights were cancelled:  NAIA Terminal 3 CX907 – HKG –

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Duterte to visit China this month, officials say

August 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit China this month, according to Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo. In an interview by Radyo Inquirer on Sunday, Panelo said the date of the President’s trip is still being arranged. “There are no exact

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Duterte to listen to Health chief’s recommendation whether to use or not Dengvaxia, says Palace

August 4, 2019

Malacanang on Sunday said President Rodrigo Duterte would listen to the recommendation of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III if there is a need to re-implement the Dengvaxia vaccine to address the rising cases of dengue. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said

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Duterte to Reds: Tit for tat

August 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he ordered the military to give the communist rebels a “tit for tat” following the spate of killings in Negros Oriental last month. “I will not allow you to do that. I will not.

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Palace hits NYT for its editorial vs Duterte admin

August 4, 2019

Malacanang on Saturday said the New York Times has a “reckless habit” of relying on false facts regarding the Duterte administration following its August editorial, saying the Philippines was a deadly place for land defenders. “The Palace takes exception to

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27 dead in Guimaras boat sinking incidents

August 4, 2019

At least 27 died in three separate incidents of boat sinking in Iloilo-Guimaras Sea Saturday afternoon, authorities said on Sunday The local government of Guimaras said of the total 86 passengers, 27 died, six remained missing, while 53 survived. “Report

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Duterte says Cory lost husband Ninoy in the hands of Marcos

August 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has acknowledged that former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. died in the hands of former President Ferdinand Marcos. “(Corazon) Cory Aquino may be popular. She is popular today. Why? For losing the husband in the hands of

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