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EO draft for LGUs to speed up permit approval for telco projects up for Duterte’ signing: DICT

June 13, 2017

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has prepared a draft executive order for President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing for local government units to speed up  approval of permits being requested by the telecommunication firms for installation and operation of

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Petitioners tell Supreme Court no rebellion to justify martial law

June 13, 2017

Petitioners told the Supreme Court on Tuesday there is no basis to justify President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao last May 23. During oral arguments on the three petitions seeking to nullify Duterte’s Proclamation 216, the petitioners

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Palace assures alleged martial law abuses to be stopped, punished

June 13, 2017

Malacanang assured on Tuesday alleged abuses committed by police and the military in Lanao del Sur, including Marawi City, would be addressed immediately. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said President Rodrigo Duterte appreciates the support of the

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Duterte in “excellent health” but he “also needs rest”: Abella

June 13, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is in “excellent health,” but he has to take a rest, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Duterte skipped the Independence Day rites on Monday at Rizal Park, raising concern on his true state of health. Duterte had no

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Persons aiding terrorists through Internet to be arrested for “cyber sedition” – DICT

June 13, 2017

Philippine authorities will arrest individuals allegedly involved in “cyber sedition” for spreading the propaganda of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and its local link Maute Terror Group, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Tuesday.

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Militant groups urge end to martial law in Mindanao

June 12, 2017

Militant groups urged an end to martial law in Mindanao in a rally at Bonifacio Shrine a day before the Supreme Court holds oral arguments on its legality. “We gather to show our opposition to martial law in Mindanao and

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Judiciary to defend freedoms amid Mindanao martial law

June 12, 2017

The judiciary is committed in defending the freedom of the Filipino people that the nation’s heroes fought for, Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno said,in her Independence Day message Monday. Sereno honored “those who have fought for and continue to fight

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Duterte skips Independence Day rites at Rizal Park

June 12, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte skipped on Monday the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at Rizal Park in Manila for the celebration of 119th anniversary declaration of Philippine independence. Duterte was instead represented by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, who said the

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