Duterte wonders when Cayetanos’ political dynasty ends

July 30, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is wondering when the Cayetanos political dynasty would end. Duterte made the statement in jest when he was acknowledging the Cayetanos, led by Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, during the launching of 911 Tesda in Taguig City, their

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Advincula may remain in Camp Crame for ”another day”: lawyer

July 30, 2019

Peter Joemel Advincula, who says he is ‘Bikoy’ the person behind videos accusing President Rodrigo Duterte and his associates of involvement in illegal drugs, may remain in police detention ‘probably ”another day” as his bail is being processed. Advincula surrendered

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PNP demolishes precinct along sidewalk, orders similar structures torn down

July 30, 2019

In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to clear sidewalks, the Philippine National Police ( PNP) demolished one of their precincts on Tuesday. The demolition of Police Community Precinct 6 at West Crame was led by Police General Oscar Albayalde,

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Lorenzana to look into reports elite military units protecting illegal gamblers

July 30, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said he will look into reports that some members of the Philippine Army’s Scout Rangers and other elite forces are allegedly protecting individuals involved in illegal gambling. “I will look into that,” Lorenzana said

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Makati City, Philippine Infradev Holdings ink joint venture for 10-km underground subway

July 30, 2019

The Makati City government and Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. on Tuesday inked the joint venture agreement for the $3.5 billion underground railway project. Makati Mayor Abby Binay and Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. chair Ren Jinhua signed the agreement for the

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Chinese gov’t words don’t match actions in West Philippine Sea: Lorenzana

July 30, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said the Chinese government wanting peaceful maritime activities in the West Philippine Sea is opposite from their actions. In a press briefing, Lorenzana said he has been hearing those statements from Chinese officials, even

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Palace says Duque being investigated

July 30, 2019

Malacanang said on Tuesday that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is being investigated due to alleged questionable medical contracts entered into by the Department of Health. In an interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it is standard operating procedure for

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Lorenzana says a disaster resilience dept will make DND focus more on terrorism, security

July 30, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana supports the creation of the Department of Disaster Resilience as it will make the Department of Defense more focused on issues like terrorism and security. “The way you look at it, OCD (Office of Civil Defense)

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