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Duterte orders NBI to take over probe on killing of Misamis Occidental mayor

October 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on Monday the Philippine National Police ( PNP) to allow the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to take over the investigation on the killing of Misamis Occidental Mayor David Navarro while under police custody. In an

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Gov’t forces to remain vigilant despite death of ISIS leader, Palace says

October 28, 2019

Philippine government forces would remain vigilant despite the reported death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Malacanang said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the death of the terrorist leader was a good news. However,

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Duterte to use “extraordinary powers” to prevent water crisis

October 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he would use his “extraordinary powers” to ensure there would be no water crisis. In an interview with reporters, Duterte said the government could continue with the construction of the Kaliwa Dam despite some

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Duterte says no need to issue medical bulletin on his health

October 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday there is no need for a medical bulletin to be issued regarding his health. In an interview with reporters in Malacanang after the oath-taking ceremony of some newly-appointed government officials, Duterte said in the

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Duterte challenges Robredo to be “anti-drug czar” for 6 months

October 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte dared on Monday Vice President Leni Robredo to be the “anti-drug czar” for six months after she criticized anew the administration’s bloody war on illegal drugs. In a speech during the oath taking of some newly-appointed government

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Gov’t may rescind Kaliwa Dam contract with China if finally found disadvantageous to PH – Palace

October 28, 2019

The Philippine government may rescind the contract with China on the Kaliwa Dam project if it would finally be found it is disadvantageous for the country, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement in the wake

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PH joint exploration with China to continue sans sovereignty recognition, says Palace

October 28, 2019

The Philippines will push for joint exploration in the West Philippine Sea with China even if there is no recognition on the country’s sovereignty for as long as the contract is advantageous to Manila, Malacanang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson

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Man nabbed, P6.9M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust

October 27, 2019

Authorities on Saturday confiscated around P6.9-million worth of illegal drugs and arrested a high value target (HVT) in a buy-bust operation in Cebu City. The Cebu City Police Office identified the suspect as Merasol Bonane, alias Sol, 41. The suspect

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