UPDATE: 18 reported dead from floods in Visayas, Mindanao
January 19, 2017
The death toll due to floods caused by the tailend of a cold front and a low pressure area in Visayas and Mindanao has reached 18, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Thursday. “What we can confirm
Dela Rosa apologizes for death of Korean executive said to be killed inside PNP
January 19, 2017
Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa apologized on Thursday for the death of a Korean executive, allegedly killed inside the national police’s main headquarters and whose ashes were allegedly flushed in the toilet of a funeral parlor in
No “compelling reason” to declare martial at this moment: Duterte
January 18, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday there is “no compelling reason” at this time to declare martial law. But Duterte indicated he might resort to this if the problem on the terrorist Islamic State (ISIS) in the country would worsen.
Manila “should question presence of weapons in the Spratlys”: Lorenzana
January 17, 2017
Amid improving relations between China and Philippines, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana emphasized that the government should question the militarization activity in the Spratly Islands. “Notwithstanding the warming of relations between our countries, the Philippine government would be remiss in its
Yasay: 3 or 4 notes verbale sent to China on activities in disputed waters
January 17, 2017
The Philippines has issued a note verbale to China verifying the reported buildup of weapon systems in the artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the Philippines
Duterte sending Andanar, Esperon to Trump inaugural
January 17, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte has sent two Cabinet officials to attend the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 to strengthen the Philippine relations with America, an official said on Tuesday. The deployment of Presidential Communications Office Secretary
Leftists mulling over withdrawing unilateral ceasefire declaration
January 17, 2017
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is mulling over to withdraw its declaration of unilateral ceasefire, citing the “broken promises” on the release of political prisoners and alleged violations of the truce by the government, ahead of the
US to continue to extend support to Philippines: Abella
January 16, 2017
The United States will continue to extend support to the Philippine, including in intelligence exchange and maritime security. According to Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, this was the commitment made by US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim during his meeting
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