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Duterte asserting right over South China Sea in “different diplomatic style”

January 27, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is asserting its right over the South China Sea, but in a “different diplomatic style,” Malacanang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella was reacting on the latest survey of Pulse Asia, showing that 84 percent of

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Philippine-Malaysia barter trade lifted; operations resume Feb. 1– Palace

January 27, 2017

Malaysia has lifted an embargo on barter trade operations in Sabah and Southern Mindanao, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said Friday. Quoting Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Abdul Khayr Alonto, Abella said trade will resume on February 1. “The Philippine-Malaysia barter trade

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Slap gov’t officials who extort, Duterte urges investors

January 26, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte urged on Thursday investors not to give in to extortion activities of government officials to finally end corruption. In a speech in Sarangani province where he led the switch-on ceremony of a power plant, Duterte said he

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Duterte apologizes for the death of South Korean inside Camp Crame

January 26, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte apologized on Thursday for the murder of a South Korean businessman allegedly at the hands of policemen at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame. “I apologize for the death of your compatriot,” Duterte said

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Lorenzana claims terrorists planning ‘caliphate’ in Central Mindanao  

January 26, 2017

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday a local terrorist group linked with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is planning to establish its base in Central Mindanao. Lorenzana confirmed local terrorist groups, including the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)

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(UPDATE) Philippine economy hits 6.6% in Q4, 6.8% in 2016

January 26, 2017

The Philippine economy grew 6.6 percent in the last quarter of 2016, bringing the full year growth to 6.8 percent, the country’s top economist said on Thursday. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia attributed the growth on higher investment and consumption.

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Duterte to get tougher on gov’t employees

January 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Wednesday to impose “severe restriction” to government employees, particularly directors, beginning February to ensure they perform their duties. Duterte made the statement during his trip to Tacloban City where he led the inauguration of New

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Aquino may face charges for Mamasapano operation: Panelo

January 25, 2017

Former President Benigno Aquino III may face charges for the botched anti-terrorism operation two years ago that left 60 people, including 44 police commandos, dead in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province. In an interview on Wednesday, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo

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