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Duterte to reveal Trillanes’ bank accounts in foreign countries

September 9, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte claimed Saturday that Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has bank accounts in different countries. In his speech during the 26th Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City, Duterte announced that he will reveal the” Chinese joint accounts”

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Anti-drug campaign being sabotaged: Abella

September 9, 2017

The Palace said on Saturday that the administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign is being sabotaged by “malignant elements.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella spokesman emphasized that “the President’s campaign against illegal drugs has adversely affected many, including powerful narco-politicians and deep

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Two trade deals between Hong Kong, China and ASEAN to be signed November

September 9, 2017

Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said Saturday two trade deals between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Hong Kong, China will be signed in November. These are the ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) and ASEAN-Hong Kong,

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Improvement seen in ASEAN-Korea trade in goods

September 9, 2017

Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said Saturday there is improvement in the ASEAN-Korea trade in goods agreement. “The 14th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ -Republic of Korea (ROK) meeting noted the progress made towards the implementation of the Third Protocol to

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Australia to train Filipino troops in anti-terrorism

September 9, 2017

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will train Filipino troops to further enhance their capability to fight terrorism in the country. “As we all know we have a very long history of military cooperation and the training and exercising with the

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Duterte says slain teenager in Caloocan his relative

September 8, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday one of the teenagers who was allegedly executed by policemen was his relative. Duterte was referring to 19-year old Carl Angelo Arnaiz whose father’s family came from Maasin, Southern Leyte, where Duterte’s mother traces

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Philippines hopes for more clarity on RCEP negotiations in upcoming meeting

September 8, 2017

The Philippines hopes there will be “more clarity” regarding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership negotiations during the ministerial meeting in Manila later this week. In a press briefing at the sidelines of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related

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At least P1 billion needed to continue fighting in Marawi, negotiations junked: Padilla

September 8, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is asking at least P1 billion to replenish its supplies in order to continue fighting Islamic State-inspired militants in Marawi City, a military spokesman said on Friday. In the “Mindanao Hour” press briefing in Malacanang,

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