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Mindanao martial law may not be extended if Human Security Act is amended, also depends on LGUs – Esperon

October 25, 2019

National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said on Friday that martial law in Mindanao might no longer be extended if Congress  passes the amendments to the Human Security Act. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Esperon said the extension of

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Army officials visit Indian guided missile frigate

October 25, 2019

Philippine Army officials visited an Indian guided missile frigate in Manila on Thursday. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said  Army Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Reynaldo Aquino and other officers toured the Indian Navy Ship Sahyadri, a guided missile

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60-40 sharing in favor of Philippines in joint exploration with China fair enough – NSA says

October 25, 2019

The proposed 60-40 sharing in favor of the Philippines in the planned joint gas and oil exploration with China in the West Philippine Sea is “fair” for both sides, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said on Friday. In a

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Sandiganbayan dismisses P 267m forfeiture case vs Marcoses

October 25, 2019

The Sandiganbayan on Friday dismissed another civil forfeiture case against the Marcos family and his cronies. The anti-graft court’s fourth division junked Civil Case No. 0007 filed against former President Ferdinand Marcos, First Lady Imelda Marcos, and spouses Fe and

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LRT-1 extends train schedules until Dec. 31

October 25, 2019

The Light Rail Transit Line 1 said starting Friday it will extend train operations for the holidays.  Light Rail Manila Corp ( LRMC), private operator of LRT-1, said in a statement that starting from October 25 to December 31 2019

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PNP says war against drugs has high approval rating

October 25, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said they will continue their “war against illegal drugs” after Vice President Leni Robredo called it a failure. In a press briefing, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson said their operations

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Asian leaders wished Duterte to get better soon – Palace

October 25, 2019

Some Asian leaders wished that President Rodrigo Duterte would get better soon. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said quoting Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte who received the well wishes for the President when she attended the banquet hosted by Japanese Prime

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AFP chief opposes partylist rep proposal to suspend PMA recruitment

October 25, 2019

A suspension of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) recruitment for a short time as proposed by a partylist congressman will “affect the profile” of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This was emphasized by AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen.

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