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Alleged webmaster denies role in anti-Duterte videos

May 3, 2019

The alleged administrator of website metrobalita.com denied involvement in circulating ‘Bikoy’ videos online. In a press conference on Friday, Rodel Jayme whom authorities suspect as the administrator of the website which was posted videos of a certain ‘Bikoy’ who uttered

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SC issues writ to compel gov’t to protect Panatag, Ayungin shoals and Panganiban Reef

May 3, 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a writ of Kalikasan compelling concerned government agencies to protect and restore the marine environment in Scarborough Shoal, also known as Panatag Shoal, Ayungin Shoal, and Panganiban Reef. In its special en banc session,

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Palace hopes new attorneys to join gov’t

May 3, 2019

Malacanang urged on Friday the new bar passers, who would take their oath as new lawyers, to instill in themselves the value of integrity. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace also hopes many of the 1,800

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Panelo sees “desperate move” to taint legitimacy of “oust Duterte matrix”

May 3, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo accused on Friday some members of the media for “tweaking” his statement regarding the supposed source of the “oust Duterte matrix” and the seeming “desperate move” to taint the legitimacy of the matrix. In a statement,

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PNP conducting parallel probe on ”Bikoy”

May 3, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said they are conducting parallel investigation against other persons behind the “Bikoy” videos. Police Colonel Banac, the PNP spokesperson, said they are coordinating with the National Bureau of Investigation ( NBI) which

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PNP says election-related incidents fewer

May 3, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said they have recorded fewer number of election-related incidents compared to the 2016 polls with less than two weeks before the elections. Police Colonel Bernard Banac, the PNP spokesperson, said they recorded

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Duterte gov’t respects press freedom; to fight fake news – Andanar

May 3, 2019

The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte respects press freedom contrary to the allegations of some quarters, the government’s top communicationS official said on Friday. Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar issued the statement on the World Press Freedom Day as

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Crop damage from El Nino surpasses P7 billion: NDRRMC

May 3, 2019

Crop damage from El Nino is estimated to surpass seven billion pesos the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. The NDRRMC report shows crop damage in 14 regions, starting from Ilocos to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region

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