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Duterte seeks for meaningful change as Philippines celebrates Independence Day

June 11, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has urged Filipinos to cooperate for meaningful change, particularly in fighting corruption, illegal drugs and criminality that hamper the country’s progress. This was Duterte’s message as the Filipinos celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine

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Philippines demands China to act on “fish thievery” of Chinese Coast Guard vs Filipino fishermen

June 11, 2018

The Philippine government has demanded China to act on the “fish thievery” by the Chinese Coast Guard against Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal, Malacanang said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Duterte administration was “not

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Lorenzana says “nothing unusual” with landing of Chinese transport plane in Davao

June 11, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana emphasized there was “nothing unusual” with the landing of a Chinese military transport plane in Davao City last week. “It has prior coordination with Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), you know CAAP is the

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Duterte defends Mocha Uson for not apologizing over FB post

June 8, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has defended Presidential Communications Operations Office Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson for her defiance not to apologize for coming out with a post on her social media page of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr who was

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Philippines to file protest if proven Chinese taking catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough

June 8, 2018

The Philippine government will file another diplomatic protest if it is proven that the Chinese Coast Guard is taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal, an official said on Friday. GMA News showed a video of members of Chinese

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Duterte: No martial law declaration

June 7, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he will not declare martial law in the country as it will be divisive. “Martial law is not feasible. It won’t work. First of all, it’s going to divide the nation,” Duterte told reporters when asked

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Duterte to critics: It’s easy to say to confront China

June 6, 2018

Confronting China over its activities, including militarization in the South China Sea, is easier said than done, President Rodrigo Duterte told his critics. In a media interview at the airport following his arrival Tuesday night from South Korea, Duterte also

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Duterte warns of “radical changes in the days to come” using emergency power

June 6, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has warned of “radical changes” in the coming days as he vowed to use his emergency power to the hilt. “I am warning you criminals, all of you. Those in the government, those outside. I will make

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