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PNP says it is ”good sign” UP is willing to let security officers trained by police

August 29, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday said it is a “good sign” that the University of the Philippines is open to have their security officers trained by them. “That’s a good sign. They admit that there is really

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PNP defends seeking higher intelligence funds

August 29, 2019

The head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP) defended the administration’s P806.03 milIion proposed budget for their intelligence fund saying they only “ask for what they need”. In an interview with reporters Thursday, Police General Oscar Albayalde debunked the

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Navy working with CEZA to build naval station in Fuga Island

August 28, 2019

Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said engagements with the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) are being done to establish a naval station in Fuga Island. “We’re engaging the CEZA. Our Secretary of National Defense already

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Duterte to raise with Xi Hague ruling rejecting China’s vast claims in South China Sea – Palace

August 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to bring up with Chinese President Xi Jinping The Hague ruling disapproving China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Duterte and other members of his delegation left for Beijing at

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Navy may engage foreign defense attaches on ships seeking clearance when passing Philippine waters

August 28, 2019

The Philippine Navy may engage defense attaches of different states following the directives of President Rodrigo Duterte that all foreign ships should seek clearance before they could enter the country’s territorial waters.  “With the guidance of the president that all

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Palace accepts Chinese vessel shipowner’s apology over Recto Bank boat sinking incident

August 28, 2019

Malacañang accepted on Wednesday the apology extended by the owner of the Chinese vessel which rammed the fishing boat carrying 22 Filipino fishermen in Recto Bank last June. This was after the president of the Guangdong Fishery Mutual Insurance Association

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PSE index rebounds from Tuesday’s decline

August 28, 2019

The key Philippine share index rebounded after a hefty loss on Tuesday. The peso closed at P52.321 against the US dollar from P52.26 on the previous day. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines

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”Jenny” leaves Philippine Area of Responsibility

August 28, 2019

Tropical Storm ”Jenny” slightly intensified as it left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Wednesday. According to the weather bureau, ”Jenny” had maximum winds of 75 kilometers per hour and gusts

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