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DFA checking reports China plans structures at Scarborough: Abella

March 21, 2017

The Department of Foreign Affairs is checking on reports that China is planning to build structures in Philippine-claimed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, Malacanang said on Tuesday. “The DFA is in the process of verifying alleged announcements of

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Abella says Duterte, Australian FM differ in “perspective” on human rights issue

Abella says Duterte, Australian FM differ in “perspective” on human rights issue

March 21, 2017

Malacanang insisted on Tuesday there was no contradiction on the statements of President Rodrigo Duterte and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop regarding human rights issue. The only difference was in “perspective,” said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella in a statement. He

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Talks between Philippine government, NDF to resume early April: Norway

March 21, 2017

The Philippine government and the National Democratic Front are set to resume early April the fourth round of peace talks after being stalled for about two months, the Norwegian government said on Tuesday. In a statement, Norway, the third party

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Duterte blames religion as the source of conflict, resulting to killings in the world

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has blamed religion as the source of conflict, resulting to the killings in the world. Even as he blamed religion for the killings in a speech before the Filipino community in Myanmar, Duterte said he believes in

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Philippines pledges $300,000 to help Rohingya minority in Myanmar

March 20, 2017

The Philippines pledged $300,000 as humanitarian assistance for a crisis involving the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine region, a statement from Malacanang said Monday. President Rodrigo Duterte met with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the Call Room of

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Duterte tells EU to “mind your own business”

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte hit anew the European Union, saying it should not impose its culture or belief on the Philippines. The EU has been opposing the Duterte administration’s move to revive death penalty and the bloody war against illegal drugs,

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Duterte spells out conditions to resume talks with Reds

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his conditions before resuming peace talks with communist rebels, including the release of their captive government troops. In a speech before the Filipino community in Myanmar on Sunday night, Duterte said the Communist Party of the

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Duterte giving full support to Trump administration, except on military alliance

March 20, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to give full support to the administration of United States President Donald Trump, except on military aspect. “President Trump and I are okay. I can assure him also of our friendship and cooperation. There’s no

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