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EU report rehash of criticisms aired by losing political party: Abella

October 24, 2017

Malacanang branded on Tuesday as “rehash” the findings on the Philippines by the European Union Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella noted that the EU report, covering the second half of

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Philippines grateful to US help in resolving Marawi crisis

October 24, 2017

The Philippines expressed gratitude on Tuesday to the United States for its help in resolving the Marawi siege. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella underscored the importance of international cooperation in defeating the scourge of terrorism. “The government

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21 leaders expected to attend ASEAN summits next month; security forces on “highest alert”, organizer says

October 24, 2017

The 21 leaders of Association of Southeast Asian Nations and dialogue partners are expected to attend the summits next month, the head of the organizing committee said on Tuesday. With the country’s hosting of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related

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ASEAN defense ministers “reaffirm” need for peace in South China Sea

October 23, 2017

CLARK, Pampanga– Defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a joint declaration with the theme “partnering for change, engaging the world” during their meeting here Monday. The joint declaration includes peaceful management of disputes in South

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Philippines congratulates Abe on fresh mandate

October 23, 2017

The Philippine government congratulated on Monday Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for the victory of his Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday’s elections. “We wish to congratulate His Excellency Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the results of the elections, ” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto

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Lorenzana says combat operations in Marawi are over

October 23, 2017

CLARK, Pampanga — A week after the liberation of Marawi was declared by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of National Defense (DND) formally announced the termination of combat operation in the city on Monday. “After 154 days of the siege of

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Palace declares Nov. 13-15 no work in NCR, 2 provinces due to ASEAN hosting

Palace declares Nov. 13-15 no work in NCR, 2 provinces due to ASEAN hosting

October 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared November 13-15 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulacan and Pampanga provinces due to the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Proclamation No. 332, which Duterte signed on October 23, 2017, cited the Philippines’

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Palace declares conclusion of Marawi fighting

October 23, 2017

Malacanang announced on Monday that after 154 days, the war in Marawi City is finished. “The fighting in Marawi has ended,” said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella in a statement. The declaration came after almost 1,000 terrorists belonging to Maute, a Islamic State-inspired

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