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Court orders ex- Maguindanao Gov. Zaldy Ampatuan to return to Camp Bagong Diwa

December 18, 2019

One day before the Maguindanao massacre promulgation, former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Zaldy Ampatuan is back at his detention cell in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig on Wednesday. Ampatuan, on a wheelchair, left Makati Medical Center on wheelchair

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Guevarra denies gov’t bent on replacing water concessionaires

December 18, 2019

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra denied that the government is bent on replacing Metro Manila’s two concessionaires due to alleged onerous provisions in the concession agreements. “No, we are not even thinking about that,” said Guevarra  Tuesday. allaying speculations that Maynilad

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At least nine dead from Sunday’s Davao del Sur quake: NDRRMC

December 18, 2019

At least nine persons were reported dead in the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Davao del Sur, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. The report shows that the fatalities and a total of 111 injured victims

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Duterte confers award to soldiers who rescued Abu Sayyaf kidnapped victims

December 17, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) awarded the commander of a Philippine Army unit involved in the succesful rescue of the Hyron couple during the celebration of its 84th founding anniversary on Tuesday. During the awarding ceremony led by

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2 cops dead, 4 hurt after car hits mahogany trees in Zamboanga Sibugay

December 17, 2019

Two policemen died while four others were injured after the vehicle they were riding slammed into mahogany trees in Zamboanga Sibugay Monday evening. Police Brigadier Bernard Banac, police spokesperson, identified the fatalities as Police Corporal Jourecel Jake Celestial and Patrolman

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Duterte orders AFP to crush enemies of the state

December 17, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to finish the terrorist rebels, including the communist New People’s Army. Duterte made the order days after he ordered Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to talk with

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Ex-pres. Aquino discharged from hospital after a week confinement

December 17, 2019

Former President Benigno Aquino III was discharged on Tuesday from the hospital after his confinement for one week, his spokesperson said. In a message, lawyer Abigail Valte said Aquino thanks those who sent prayers and well-wishes. “Happy to report that

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Palace hopes justice to prevail in Maguindanao massacre case

December 17, 2019

Malacanang expressed hope on Tuesday that justice will prevail as the ruling on the Maguindanao massacre is set to be out on Thursday. In an interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace expects the Quezon City Regional Trial Court

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