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Palace tells 39 UN-member states Philippines will not accept dictates; welcomes Senate resolution vs EJKs

September 29, 2017

The Philippines will never allow other countries to dictate the Duterte administration in the wake of 39 United Nations member-states expressing concern over government’s war on illegal drugs. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, in a statement on Friday, said the government would

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US, Philippine Marines to start exercises on Monday

September 29, 2017

The United States and Philippine Marines are set to start its bilateral exercises dubbed as Kaagapay ng mga Mandirigma ng Dagat (KAMANDAG) on Monday. Capt. Maria Rowena Dalmacio, Philippine Marine spokesperson, said the formal opening ceremony of the exercise will be

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Construction of P2.8 billion Common Station project to start

September 29, 2017

Construction of the P2.8-billion Common Station project, which will connect major railways in Metro Manila, will start soon after government officials and executives from the private sector held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, along with Executive Secretary

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DOTr chief says 10-day time frame for PAL to settle debts remains

September 29, 2017

The 10-day time frame of President Rodrigo Duterte for the Philippine Airlines to settle its debts with the Philippine government remains, said Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade on Friday. In an interview with reporters after the groundbreaking ceremony

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Duterte threatens to probe Ombudsman officials

September 28, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has warned he will create a commission that will investigate officials of the Office of the Ombudsman. Duterte’s warning came after Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales admitted that Duterte and his family are being investigated for their alleged

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Duterte’s legal counsel warns Ombudsman exec from leaking info on president’s wealth

September 28, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief legal counsel warned on Thursday an official of the Office of the Ombudsman from leaking information regarding his investigation on the Chief Executive family’s alleged ill-gotten wealth. Secretary Salvador Panelo said Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang

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Duterte vows to be friendly now with US

September 28, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he would “be friendly” now to the United States. In a speech in the 116th anniversary of the Balangiga Encounter Day in Eastern Samar, Duterte acknowledged that US is an ally of the Philippines.

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Ex-Chief Justice Puno says proposed BBL unlikely to be passed under present Constitution

September 28, 2017

Former Chief Justice Reynato Puno said on Thursday it would be unlikely to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law under the 1987 Constitution. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Puno said federalism should come first before the BBL could materialize. “I’m saying

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