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PCG beefs up by recruiting former police, military

December 23, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard recruited former members of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP). Capt. Armand Balilo, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, said the 110 former members of PNP and AFP took their oath in

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Law enforcement operations vs communist rebels continue despite ceasefire: PNP

December 23, 2019

The Philippine National Police on Monday said the Suspension of Offensive Police Operations (SOPO) against the communist rebels does not cover  normal police operations “In compliance with the directive of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte,  I have declared a Suspension

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No need to cancel ceasefire despite landmine blast in Iloilo: PNP

December 23, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there is no need for the cancellation of a unilateral ceasefire between the government and communist rebels despite an explosion from a landmine by alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members in Iloilo.

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Palace alarmed over “lambanog” poisoning in Laguna, Quezon

December 23, 2019

Malacañang expressed alarm on Monday over the reported cases of lambanog “poisoning” in Laguna and Quezon. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo reminded the public to consume goods approved by the Food and Drug Administration. “We remind the public

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Soldier killed, six wounded hours after gov’t declares ceasefire with Reds

December 23, 2019

One soldier was killed while six were wounded after alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members attacked soldiers in Camarines Norte hours after the government declared a unilateral and reciprocal ceasefire on Monday. Maj. Ricky Anthony Aguilar, spokesman of the 9th

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DND to implement unilateral and reciprocal holiday ceasefire with communists

December 23, 2019

The Department of National Defense (DND) said it will implement a unilateral and reciprocal holiday ceasefire declared by President Rodrigo Duterte with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front ( CPP-NPA-NDF). “Following the President and Commander-in-Chief’s directive,

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No motorcycle taxi drivers will lose jobs in extended pilot run: LTFRB

December 23, 2019

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday clarified that no motorcycle bikers in ride-hailing services will lose their jobs amid implemented limitations under an extended pilot run operations. In a television interview over ANC, LTFRB Technical Division

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16 hurt, including seven soldiers, in Cotabato City blast

December 22, 2019

Sixteen people were injured, including seven soldiers, after teenagers allegedly threw a grenade at a military vehicle in Cotabato City Sunday evening. In her Facebook post, Cotabato City Mayor Frances Cynthia Guiani- Sayadi, said: “Tonight is a sad and unfortunate

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