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Palace says only gifts of “insignificant” value can be accepted by cops

August 12, 2019

Malacanang clarified on Monday that policemen could only receive gifts of “nominal” or “insignificant” value and not in exchange of any favor. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte drew flak over his remark before the

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Albayalde welcomes teachers, nurses joining PNP

August 12, 2019

The head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP) welcomed teachers and nurses applying to join them as they have  to fill a 10,000 recruitment quota this year. In a radio interview on Monday, Albayalde said he is in favor

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Philippines bans marine survey ships from other countries: Locsin

August 12, 2019

The Philippines has “banned” marine survey ships from other nations, including China, from entering the country’s exclusive economic zone. “I banned marine survey ships, amending restriction to France and Japan by adding China. To pick and choose invites suspicion of

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Two alleged NPAs killed in encounter with military in Bukidnon

August 12, 2019

Two alleged members of New People’s Army ( NPA) were killed in a 10-minute encounter with government troops in Bukidnon on Sunday. 1Lt. Krescelle Renoblas, public affairs officer of the 65th Infantry Battalion,  said soldiers encountered the alleged NPA rebels

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PNP says no evidence on possible ISIS threat in Northern Luzon

August 12, 2019

The head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday said there is still no evidence on a possible ISIS threat in Northern Luzon. “That is intelligence information…for confirmation or validation. Until now our intelligence community is continuously monitoring

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Fishing boat with seven Filipinos sinks off Brunei: DFA

August 12, 2019

A fishing vessel carrying seven Filipino crewmen and four others sank off the coast of Brunei on August 7, but only two survivors of unknown nationality rescued, the Department of Foreign Affairs ( DFA) said Monday. Search and rescue for

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Albayalde tells cops they can resign if they do illegal acts

August 12, 2019

Following the latest pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte allowing policemen to accept gifts “out of generosity” and “playing video karera”, the head of the Philippine National Police warned his men they can resign anytime if they want to engage in

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Palace defends Duterte over advice to cops to accept “gifts”

August 11, 2019

Malacanang has defended President Rodrigo Duterte over his advice to the policemen to accept gifts from other people as it is not a form of bribery. In a statement on Sunday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo suggested to “see the context

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