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Duterte trips to 12 countries cost P277 million: Abella

February 21, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte’s visits abroad have incurred P277 million from taxpayers money. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said Duterte visited 12 countries since he assumed office in June 30 last year. “We’re glad to report

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ASEAN “express grave concerns” over “militarization” of some areas in South China Sea

February 21, 2017

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have “expressed grave concerns” over what they “saw and perceived as the militarization of certain areas in the South China Sea. In a press conference Tuesday after the meeting of

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Philippines expects over $4 billion assistance from ADB in next 3 years

February 21, 2017

The Philippines is expecting over $4 billion assistance from the Asian Development Bank in the next three years, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 50th anniversary reception of ADB in Mandaluyong City, Duterte hailed the Manila-based lending

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Duterte work for “strategic shift” to deal with communist rebels: Dureza

February 21, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte will work for a “strategic shift” in dealing with the communist rebels, top government peace official said on Tuesday. In a statement, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said Duterte, during his meeting with the

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Lascanas changes tune, claims death squad existed; Andanar says it’s part of demolition job against Duterte

February 20, 2017

A retired police officer claimed Monday that death squads existed when President Rodrigo Duterte was mayor of Davao City. Arthur Lascanas resurfaced on Monday when he appeared before the Senate, claiming that Duterte paid P20,000 to P100,000 per suspect. He

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Palace lays down “compelling reasons” to resume peace talks with Reds

February 20, 2017

Malacanang has laid down the “compelling reasons” for the resumption of the peace talks with the communist rebel group, one of which is forging a bilateral ceasefire. “While it is understandable that suspicions linger about the motives of the parties

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Group says Duterte should act on concerns of Bangsamoro people  

February 20, 2017

The Duterte administration should give a concrete commitment and act on “low hanging fruits” that will address the legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro people and correct historical injustices. Failure to immediately act may result to a “full blown restiveness” among

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14 college students killed in road accident

February 20, 2017

Fourteen students of Bestlink Collage of the Philippines died in a vehicular accident in Rizal province on Monday morning, officials said. Senior Superintendent Randy Peralta, Rizal provincial police director, said ten died on the spot while the other passengers were

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