The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Duterte reiterates PH commitment for substantive, early conclusion of effective Code of Conduct in disputed waters

November 14, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated the Philippines is committed to work with all concerned parties for early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. The Philippines is the country coordinator of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations for

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Mattis leads departure ceremony of Balangiga bells to Philippines

November 14, 2018

US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will lead a ceremony in Wyoming on Nov. 14 that will mark the return of the seized Balangiga bells to the Philippines after more than a century. The rites will be held at the

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Conclusion of RCEP eyed by November next year – DTI chief

November 13, 2018

The 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and six other countries have been eyeing the conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement by next year, a Philippine official said on Tuesday. In a press

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Cop arrested for alleged rape of policewoman in Palawan

November 13, 2018

A police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a policewoman in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday. The suspect had a rank of  Police Officer 3 who was on duty like the 23-year-old woman with a rank of Police Officer

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Stocks decline, peso gains vs US dollar

November 13, 2018

Stocks declined while the peso closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index lost 82.37 points to 6,843.83 points. In the broader market, there were 155 decliners, 55 gainers and 36 shares unchanged. The peso

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PNP watching at least 60 cases of political rivalries

November 13, 2018

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is monitoring at least 60 cases of intense political rivalries , majority of which involve candidates for mayoralty posts nationwide for the 2019 elections. PNP spokesperson Chief Superintendent Benigno Durana Jr. said Tuesday 53 cases involve candidates running

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No need to put handcuffs on Imelda: Albayalde

November 13, 2018

There is no need to put handcuffs on former First Lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos if police serve an arrest warrant  following her conviction by the Sandiganbayan for graft, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said in a radio

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Cimatu visits Coral Bay and Rio Tuba

November 13, 2018

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Tuesday visited Coral Bay Nickel Corp. and Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. in Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan. Dubbed as “Responsible Mining is Possible,” the two mineral firms took the chance to showcase their rehabilitation programs. “Ah,

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