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Duterte says he has to “calibrate” moves in peace process

February 2, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he is not a dictator and he has to “calibrate” his moves in conducting the peace process with the communist rebels. In a speech in an event in Davao City, Duterte said he is

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(UPDATE) DENR orders 23 mining firms closed

February 2, 2017

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday ordered the closure of 23 mining companies, led by Benguet Corp. for allegedly causing damage to watersheds In a press briefing at the DENR office in Quezon City, Environment and

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Amnesty International claims cops paid for killing drug suspects

February 1, 2017

An international human rights group claims police get incentives for killing suspects during anti-illegal drug operations. In a report, Amnesty International said “the police killings are driven from the top, including an order to neutralize allege drug offenders, as well

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Dela Rosa relieves Angeles city police chief, 41 cops

February 1, 2017

The police director of Angeles City and 41 cops in a station in the city were relieved from their positions, Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said Wednesday. Dela Rosa went to Angeles City where he vented his

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Dureza to tell Duterte, keep truce with Reds

February 1, 2017

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said on Wednesday that he will recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte to uphold the government’s unilateral declaration of ceasefire despite the communist rebels’ decision to terminate its own truce. In a statement,

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Reds declare termination of unilateral truce

February 1, 2017

The leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) declared on Wednesday that it is terminating its unilateral interim ceasefire, citing the Duterte administration’s failure to fulfill its promises. In a statement, the Central Committee of the

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Duterte, Robredo had “very civil meeting” in LEDAC: Abella

January 31, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte convened on Monday a meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), which Vice President Leni Robredo also attended. This was the first time Duterte invited Robredo in Malacanang for a meeting after she received a notice

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Duterte asks China to help patrol southern Philippines

January 31, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he asked China to help in patrolling the high seas in southern part of the Philippines where piracy and kidnapping activities have been rampant. In a speech during the oath-taking ceremony of newly-promoted military

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