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Panelo says calling him lawyer of Chinese gov’t is ”sheer non sequitur”

June 21, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Friday said calling him a lawyer of the Chinese government is “sheer non sequitur” and a “shallow” analysis of his examination of the Recto Bank incident. This was Panelo’s response to the recent statement of

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Duterte ”welcomes joint investigation” with China on Recto Bank: Panelo

June 21, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed a joint investigation with the Chinese government over the collision between a Philippine and Chinese ship  in Recto Bank, according to Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday. “The President welcomes a joint investigation and an early

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Palace condoles with Garcia family, says contributions were ”nonpareil”

June 21, 2019

Malacanang on Friday expressed its deep condolences to the family and friends of veteran actor and director Eddie Garcia. “The Palace extends its deep condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, fans and loved ones of screen icon, as well as

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JICA says it will continue partnership with Phillippines even after reaching upper middle income status

JICA says it will continue partnership with Phillippines even after reaching upper middle income status

June 20, 2019

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said on Thursday that it will continue partnership Philippines after getting upper middle income country status.  JICA Philippines Senior Representative Kiyo Kawabuchi said the agency will maintain its partnership and support to the Philippine

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Manila Water announces service interruptions

Manila Water announces service interruptions

June 20, 2019

Manila Water announced on Thursday the schedule of service interruptions in Metro Manila East Zone cities and municipalities.    The rotational water service interruption is due to the continuous decline of Angat Dam’s water level, Manila Water said.   As

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Duterte promotes, awards military officers before leaving for ASEAN Summit

June 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he signed the promotion of some military officers before he leaves for Bangkok to attend the 34th ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit on June 21. During his visit at the 8th

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Duterte says will to go to NPA camp to urge them to surrender

June 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he is willing to go to the camp of the New People’s Army ( NPA) to encourage them to surrender to the government. In an unannounced visit at the 8th Infantry Division of Philippine

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INTERVIEW: Abe adviser calls for stronger economic steps for tax hike

June 19, 2019

Tokyo–Koichi Hamada, special adviser to the cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has emphasized the need for the government to boost economic stimulus measures if it implements a planned consumption tax hike from 8 pct to 10 pct in

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