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PNP says lotto operators may remove ”closed” signages

July 31, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday said all lotto operators may remove the “closed” signages the police placed on their outlets. This after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office ( PCSO) to resume lotto operations

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Abu Sayyaf killed in Tawi-Tawi

July 31, 2019

A member of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in an encounter with government troops in Tawi-Tawi last Monday, a military spokesman said Wednesday. Cpt. Felix Serapio, Philippine Marines spokesman, said troops of Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi were conducting counter

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Dry run for provincial bus ban set August 7

July 31, 2019

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Land Transportation Franchising Board (LTFRB), stakeholders, and provincial bus operators agreed to set the dry run for provincial bus ban in EDSA on August 7.  MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia said since there is

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Philippines, China yet to meet on Recto Bank incident: Esperon

July 31, 2019

The Philippines  and China have yet to meet to discuss their reports on what happened in Recto Bank where 22 fishermen were rammed by a Chinese fishing vessel last June 9. In a forum on Wednesday, National Security Adviser Hermogenes

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If Human Security Act is amended, no need for martial law: Esperon

July 31, 2019

If the Human Security Act will be amended, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon said there’s no need for martial law. In a forum in Manila on Wednesday, Esperon said he will recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte the extension of martial

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Military studying situation in Negros Island

July 31, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philipines (AFP) is studying the situation in Negros Oriental for possible declaration of martial law in the province, a military spokesman said Wednesday. “There is no proposal from the AFP to declare martial law in

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Esperon questions Karapatan’s silence over Negros Oriental killings

July 31, 2019

National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon on Wednesday questioned the human rights group Karapatan for being silent over the death of four Negros Oriental police officers under the hand of communist rebels. “They are Karapatan but do they condemn on the

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MMDA announces temporary closure of Tomas Claudio bridge

July 31, 2019

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager Jojo Garcia on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of Tomas Claudio bridge for the construction of Skyway Stage 3.  In a press conference, Garcia said the bridge connecting Quirino Avenue and Sta. Mesa

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