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Two alleged drug personalities arrested in Maguindanao

November 8, 2019

Government troops apprehended two alleged drug personalities in a joint law enforcement operation in Maguindanao on Thursday afternooon. Major Arvin Encinas, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command, said captured were Samrod Mamasainged Damada alias

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Robredo says ”senseless killings” in war vs drugs ”diminish” gov’t efforts

November 8, 2019

Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday told law enforcement agencies their efforts “diminish” when “senseless killings” happen in the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. During her first meeting as a co-chair of Inter-agency Council on Anti-Illegal drugs in Quezon City,

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Palace remembers “Yolanda” tragedy, calls for resilient communities

November 8, 2019

Malacanang joined on Friday the nation in remembering the sixth anniversary of Super Typhoon “Yolanda (Haiyan)” that left thousands of people dead and millions of Filipinos displaced. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the government is calling on

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PN’s second frigate, BRP Antonio Luna, launched

November 8, 2019

The second missile-firing frigate of the Philippine Navy was launched for the first time in a ceremony in South Korea on Friday. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, acting public affairs director of the Philippine Navy, said the ceremony was held

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NCRPO willing to allow Robredo to join anti-illegal drug operations

November 8, 2019

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday expressed their willingness to allow Vice President Leni Robredo to join anti-illegal drugs operations In a press briefing, Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas said they are happy to work with Robredo.

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”Babymetal” performing in Pulp Summer Slam XX next year

November 8, 2019

One of Japan’s famous rock metal bands is coming to the Philippines for the first time. In a tweet last Thursday, Japanese kawaii metal band “Babymetal” confirmed that they are one of the performers for next year’s Pulp Summer Slam

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Task force on media security: One month delay on Ampatuan massacre case promulgation “worth the wait”

November 8, 2019

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security said on Friday waiting for another month before the promulgation of the decision on the Ampatuan massacre case is “worth the wait.” This as PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco expressed optimism

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No ”red-tagging” in the NCRPO: Sinas

November 8, 2019

Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas on Friday said their is “no red-tagging” in the National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO). “There is no action (against militant groups)… if you will mention about the raid conducted by MPD (Manila Police

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