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Japanese, Australian forces join US and Philippines in disaster rescue drill

May 17, 2017

The Japanese and Australian forces joined the United States and Philippines on its Command Post Staff Exercise (CPX – Staffex) held at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Command General and Staff College (CGSC) in Camp Aguinaldo yesterday. This

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Palace hails Cayetano’s confirmation as DFA chief

May 17, 2017

Malacanang lauded on Wednesday the speedy confirmation of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano as the new secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Commission on Appointments approved Cayetano’s nomination about a week after President Rodrigo Duterte announced his appointment to

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Cayetano confirmed as foreign secretary

May 17, 2017

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is the Philippines’ new foreign affairs secretary following the approval from the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday. Cayetano replaced Perfecto Yasay Jr., whose nomination was rejected by the Commission on Appointments a few weeks ago. After

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ASEAN, Japan express support to Philippine anti-illegal drug campaign

May 17, 2017

Aside from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations,  Japan expressed its support to the anti-illegal drug campaign of the Philippine government. “Not only ASEAN have manifested that they support ( anti-drug campaign), Japan particularly stated they will continue to give

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Duterte warns judiciary vs “playing” with TROs on gov’t projects

May 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Tuesday he would not tolerate the judiciary in issuing temporary restraining orders (TROs) that will delay implementation of government projects. This was despite the separation of powers by the executive department and the judiciary. “I

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Duterte wants proposal for joint exploration in South China Sea to be reviewed

May 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he wants to review a proposal for joint maritime exploration undertaking in the disputed South China sea to ensure that it would not be disadvantageous to the Philippines. In a press conference in Davao

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Turkey, Mongolia seek Duterte’s help to be part of ASEAN

May 16, 2017

Turkey and Mongolia have sought President Rodrigo Duterte’s help to be part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Duterte disclosed this during his press conference at the Davao City airport upon his arrival from his trips to Cambodia,

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Duterte unfazed by possible second complaint before ICC

May 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte shrugged off on Tuesday a plan of Magdalo Partylist Representative Gary Alejano to file a complaint before the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the House of Representatives justice committee dismissed the impeachment complaint against him. “Yeah, he

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