The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Plan to regain Scarborough in 2016 scuttled after Duterte decided on diplomatic approach

November 24, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said President Rodrigo Duterte decided to treat the Philippines’ victory in the arbitral tribunal ruling nullifying China’s claims over disputed areas in the South China Sea in 2016 “very softly”. In a speech at the Asian

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Japanese coast guard ship arrives

November 23, 2018

Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel Echigo at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila Friday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard ( PCG) said. Commodore Joseph Badajos, acting commander of Coast Guard Surface Support Force, welcomed Captain Chikara Toyota and his 53 sailing

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Military studying how to implement Duterte’s order

November 23, 2018

The Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP) said it will study  Malacanang’s Memorandum Order No. 32, ordering more military and police to be sent to Visayas and Bicol regions to find out how this can be implemented. “We are going

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NCRPO relieves Las Pinas police chief, 36 cops for alleged illegal activities

November 23, 2018

The National Capital Police Office ( NCRPO) on Friday relieved the Las Pinas City chief of police and 36 policemen from its Special Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) as investigation is ongoing regarding seven police officers who were allegedly involved in

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Ty, chairman emeritus of Metrobank, passes away at 86

November 23, 2018

George S.K. Ty, one of the richest men in the Philippines and whose company forged a joint partnership with Toyota Motor Corp., died at the age of 86 Friday, the Metrobank Group said in a statement. Memorial services for Ty,

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Rice tariffs to solve consumer woes, boost productivity: NEDA

November 23, 2018

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Friday welcomed the passage of the rice tariffication bill in the bicameral conference committee, which said this bill — once signed into law and enforced — will solve food supply issues and

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Stock index ends higher, peso declines slightly

November 23, 2018

The local stock index rose on high volume while the peso ended lower against the US dollar on Friday. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index ended at 7,340.18 points, up 71.80. In the broader market, there were 108 gainers, 74

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DOE chief on MOU with China: My priority is safeguarding Philippine long-term energy security

November 23, 2018

Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi defended on Friday the Philippines’ signing of a memorandum of understanding with China on oil and gas development, which may take place at the disputed South China Sea. In a statement, the Department of Energy (DOE)

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