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PDEA dismayed with the decision to free four Chinese drug lords

August 30, 2019

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Friday expressed dismay after it was reported that four Chinese drug lords were released from prison last June. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino questioned the release of Chan Chit Yue, Kin San Ho,

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Duterte wants filing of appropriate sanctions vs Chinese crew over Recto Bank boat sinking incident

August 30, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte wants the filing of appropriate sanctions against the Chinese crew who left the Filipino fishermen after the boat sinking incident in Recto Bank on the night of June 9, his spokesman said on Friday. In a media

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Four police generals promoted

August 30, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde, the head of the Philippine National Police, administered and witnessed the donning of ranks of four generals last Thursday. In a statement, PNP said promoted to two-star rank is Police Major General Ramon Rafael, director of

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Duterte tells Xi: Arbitral ruling, final, binding, not subject to appeal; but Chinese leader rejects it

August 30, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has raised The Hague ruling during his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But Xi maintained China’s position, rejecting the United Nations arbitral award to the Philippines, while invalidating Beijing historic and sovereign claim in almost

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Central bank sees inflation falling within 1.3-2.1% in August

August 30, 2019

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Department of Economic Research projects August inflation to settle within the 1.3-2.1 percent range, it said on Friday. In July, the inflation rate was recorded at 2.4 percent, marking the second straight month of decline

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PNP to maintain peace and security during coming SEA Games

August 30, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said they will provide enough manpower to help in maintaining peace and security for the coming Southeast Asian Games. In an interview with reporters in Pampanga, Police General Oscar Albayalde said they

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Soldier wounded in clash vs alleged Abu Sayyaf in Sulu

August 30, 2019

A soldier was wounded in clash with alleged Abu Sayyaf members in Sulu on Friday morning. Major Arvin Encinas, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said based on initial report soldiers were conducting route security when

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PNP says politics hinders them from getting more intelligence funds

August 30, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said politics has been one of their obstacles in getting enough funds to enhance their intelligence capabilities. “Sometimes the opposition, you know the politics in our country. That’s one hindrance on why

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