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On complaint vs PAO chief Acosta: Let Ombudsman do its work, says Palace

August 15, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday it would wait for the result of the investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman against Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Acosta who is facing a corruption complaint. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo

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Suspect in kidnapping BIR officials killed in Bulacan police operation

August 15, 2019

A suspect involved in kidnapping of Bureau of Internal Revenue ( BIR) officials was killed in an encounter with police in Bulacan province early Thursday morning. The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) identified the fatality as Leo dela

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AFP proposes tougher amendments to Human Security Act

August 15, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wants the “act of glorification of terrorism” punishable under the Human Security Act, its spokesman said Thursday. Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said the AFP includes this on its proposed amendments  to the existing

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PNP signs deal with US to create regional counter-terrorism training center

August 15, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) and the United States on Thursday have forged an accord to establish a regional counter-terrorism training center in the country. In a statement, PNP spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, said a ceremony was

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Chinese warships’ incursion not act of friendship – Palace

August 15, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday the Chinese warships’ recent incursion in the Philippine waters, particularly in southern Sibutu Strait, was not an act of friendship. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the latest Chinese act could be another

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Duterte supports LGBTQ+, Palace says

August 15, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte supports the right of the LGBTQ+ community, Malacanang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo reiterated Duterte’s position regarding the LGBTQ+ after transgender woman Gretchen Custodio Diez was barred from using the women’s comfort room at a

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Reviving Anti-Subversion Law could help address insurgency

August 15, 2019

The head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday said reviving the Anti-Subversion Law could help address insurgency. “That’s one because we are also pushing for the amendment of the Human Security Act. Once amended, I think it

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Personal remittances reach $16.3 billion in first half of 2019 

August 15, 2019

Personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos  totalled $16.3 billion in the first half, a 2.9 percent growth from $15.8 billion in the same period last year. This was announced by BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno Thursday.  Personal remittances from land-based workers with

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