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Six soldiers killed as NPAs detonate six homemade bombs in Eastern Samar

November 12, 2019

Six soldiers and one alleged New People’s Army ( NPA) rebel were killed as the communists detonated six improvised bombs in an encounter with the military in  Brgy Pinana-an, Borongan City, Eastern Samar Monday afternoon. “It’s an encounter then they

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Panelo retracts: Duterte won’t take 3-day rest

November 11, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo retracted on Monday night his earlier statement that President Rodrigo Duterte would take a three-day rest this week. In a statement, Panelo, also the chief presidential legal counsel, said that Duterte “declined the suggestion of well

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Pasay bans vaping in public places

November 11, 2019

The local government of Pasay City has banned the use of vaping or e-cigarettes in public places. In a statement Monday, Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said they will strictly impose City Ordinance 6061 which regulates use of vaping devices throughout Pasay

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Japan turns over patrol boat, x-ray machine to PCG

November 11, 2019

The Japanese government turned over a patrol boat and an x-ray machine to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday. “The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has received a 15-meter patrol boat and an x-ray inspection machine from the Embassy of

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Duterte ready to provide Robredo’s needs as drug czar – Palace

November 11, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to provide everything to Vice President Leni Robredo as the government’s drug czar, Malacanang said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the commitment was relayed to him when he talked

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Duterte to take three-day rest starting Tuesday

November 11, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to take a three-day rest starting on Tuesday, Malacañang said on Monday. When Duterte takes a rest in Davao City, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said he might no longer need to take an official leave

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No problem if Duterte has not named new PNP chief: Gamboa

November 11, 2019

Even without a new Philippine National Police ( PNP) chief, Police Lieutenant General Archie Gamboa on Monday said they can still manage their day-to-day operations. “The head was not gone, I’m the officer-in-charge and effectively, I head the organization,” Gamboa

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AFP to deploy athletes, soldiers for 30th Southeast Asian Games

November 11, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will deploy more than 400 soldiers to participate and secure this year’s 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. A send-off ceremony for the over 400 soldiers were made by the AFP in Camp Aguinaldo

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