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Philippines must “fortify” arbitral ruling in South China Sea: experts 

July 12, 2017

The Philippine government should “fortify” the ruling of the United Nations arbitral tribunal on its maritime entitlements in the South China Sea against China, experts said on Wednesday. The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration came out with its landmark ruling

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Duterte waits security officials’ recommendation on fate of martial law

Duterte waits security officials’ recommendation on fate of martial law

July 12, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is waiting for the security officials’ recommendation on whether to extend martial law in Mindanao, an official said on Wednesday. “The Palace is waiting for the full report of the Secretary of National Defense and Martial Law

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Dela Rosa orders new Highway Patrol Group head to improve image

July 11, 2017

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said Tuesday he wants the new Highway Patrol Group (HPG) head to improve  the reputation of his office as people who want to collect money. Dela Rosa said this perception by civilians

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War in Marawi may be over in 15 days, Duterte says

July 11, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday clearing of war-torn Marawi City of the Islamic State-Maute Terror Group may be finished within 10 to 15 days. But before it happens, Duterte said he wants to visit the city to observe. “I

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Palace rejects selective ID system for Muslims

July 11, 2017

Malacanang dismissed on Tuesday a proposal for identification system for Muslim Fipinos alone. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the Duterte administration  supports more the implementation of the national ID system “The Palace’s position is really for a national ID. So

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One passenger suspected linked to Mindanao rebellion under NBI custody, three under PNP

One passenger suspected linked to Mindanao rebellion under NBI custody, three under PNP

July 11, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said four passengers of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that were barred from leaving the country were arrested for by government forces for possible involvement on going rebellion in Mindanao. Brig. Gen. Restituto

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Duterte may immediately submit to Congress draft BBL

July 11, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte may immediately forward to Congress the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law and allow lawmakers to review it, an official said on Tuesday. This as Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza expressed belief that the revised BBL

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Palace says its “excellent” Philippines, China in dialogue a year after arbitral ruling

July 11, 2017

The Philippine government said on Tuesday it was “excellent” it is now in dialogue with China following their strained relationship due to a territorial dispute in the South China Sea. On July 12 marks the first year anniversary of the

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