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Duterte says he’s not defending son, Paolo, but accusation against him “rehash”

August 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he was not defending his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte but he branded as “rehash” corruption allegations being thrown against his son. In a speech in Batangas province, Duterte reiterated he would

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Duterte discusses North Korea situation with US Pacific Command head

Duterte discusses North Korea situation with US Pacific Command head

August 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte discussed on Wednesday the situation in the Korean Peninsula and the threat of North Korea to launch missile attack to Guam with Admiral Harry Harris Jr., commander of the United States Pacific Command. Harris called on Duterte

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Duterte says official, not from executive, has extravagant travels

August 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has said his office has been looking into allegedly extravagant travels abroad by a government official who does not belong to the executive branch. In a speech on Tuesday during his dinner with the Philippine Air Force

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Duterte: I’m ready to face consequences of war on drugs

August 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated he is ready to face the consequences of his war on drugs amid the alleged rubout of a 17-year old student in Caloocan City by police anti-drug operatives. In a speech on Tuesday during his dinner with

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LTFRB warns Grab for fare surge

August 22, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) warned on Tuesday transportation network vehicle Grab it will be punished amid complaints of sudden surge of its rate after the suspension of rival Uber. In a press briefing in Malacanang, LTFRB chairman Martin

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Duterte meets Australian intelligence official

August 22, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte met on Tuesday with Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) director general Nicholas Peter Warner in Malacanang, where regional security issues were tackled. Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said the meeting between Duterte and Warner, a former secretary of

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Diokno says supplemental budget may be needed to fund free tuition fee in SUCs

August 22, 2017

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Tuesday a supplemental budget may be passed to fund the free tuition fee in state-run higher educational and vocational institutions starting next year. Diokno told reporters in Manila the government needs Pa 50 billion budget for

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Duterte in full control of war on drugs, Palace says

August 22, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is in control of the war on drugs as current outrage over alleged extrajudicial killings could not have negative impact on investors’ confidence in the Philippines, officials said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella

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