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Bangsamoro autonomous region held orientation of EO No.70

July 19, 2019

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and a regional task force to end fighting with the New People’s Army held an orientation on Executive Order No. 70 Thursday, the Department of National Defense ( DND) said Friday.  The executive

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Up to lawmakers to choose House Speaker: Panelo

July 19, 2019

A few days before President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address, Malacanang on Friday reiterated it will be up to lawmakers to decide the House Speaker. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in an ambush interview, made the statement after it

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Duterte meeting team for SONA preparations: Andanar

July 19, 2019

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said President Rodrigo Duterte is set to have a briefing for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled Monday afternoon. In a radio interview Friday, Andanar said Duterte will edit his speech and

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PNP condemns ambush on four cops in Negros Oriental

July 19, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) “strongly condemned” the recent attack of suspected New People’s Army ( NPA) rebels in Negros Oriental on Thursday which resulted in the death of four police officers. “The Philippine National Police strongly condemn the

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Duterte promotes nine senior PNP officials, led by intel head

July 19, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte promoted nine senior police officials to higher rank in the latest round of promotion of third level Police Commissioned Officers, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a statement Friday, PNP said its top intelligence officer,

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Bersamin sees no need for int’l probe on human rights

July 19, 2019

Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin on Friday said he does not see any need for ”international interference” in the human rights situation in the Philippines, particularly deaths in the government’s three-year war on drugs. “I am a member of the judiciary

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PNP leaves it up to court if Advincula can be witness for sedition vs Robredo, senators

July 19, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said it will be up to the court if they will use Peter Joemel Advincula as a witness for the sedition case filed by the PNP- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group against

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Duterte told 64 Customs personnel they will face admin charges for alleged corruption

July 19, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte told 64 officials and employees of the Bureau of Customs he met Thursday they will face administrative charges for alleged corruption. In a statement Friday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte met with them  at Malacanang Palace

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