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Duterte says China ”delaying” completion of code of conduct in South China Sea

August 8, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday China has been delaying the completion of a code of conduct of parties in the South China Sea. In an interview with reporters in Malacanang, Duterte said this was one of the reasons, apart

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Panelo asks commuters to ”be patient” over heavy EDSA traffic

August 8, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday asked the public to “be patient” amid heavy traffic brought by MMDA’s (Metro Manila Development Authority) Yellow Lane policy. In a press briefing, Panelo explained that heavy traffic along EDSA can also be attributed

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Duterte ”open” to use Dengvaxia again

August 8, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he is open to the use of Dengvaxia vaccine in the country once more amid the declaration of national dengue epidemic. “Yes, I am open to the use of Dengvaxia again,” Duterte told reporters

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Reds insisting on resuming peace talks: Duterte

August 8, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front ( CPP-NPA-NDF) has been insisting on resuming the peace talks. Duterte disclosed this during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly promoted star rank officers

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Pernia says Chinese tourists “minuscule” spenders

August 8, 2019

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said on Thursday Chinese tourists in the country are “minuscule” spenders. Pernia made the statement when asked how the government would reconcile the need to attract more tourists to push economic growth and the concern

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QC court wraps up trial of 2009 Maguindanao massacre case

August 8, 2019

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court wrapped its trial of the multiple murder case against former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Ampatuan and his brother, former Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao Governor Zaldy Ampatuan along with 195 others for their

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Palace urges Chinese workers to file complaints over alleged abuses against them by PH employers

August 8, 2019

Malacanang urged on Thursday Chinese workers in the Philippines whose rights were allegedly being violated to file appropriate charges so the government could act on them. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement following the remarks of the Chinese Embassy

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Gov’t can rescind Chinese deals which are threats to national security – Palace

August 8, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday the government could rescind any agreement with China if it would be found it is a threat to the national security. Quoting Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said deals signed with Chinese investors

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