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DOJ indicts mayor, 6 others for killing partylist solon, bodyguard

April 4, 2019

Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo and six others was indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for killing AKO Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe last December. Acting Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon said cases for two counts of murder and six

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Lorenzana says Chinese vessels ”watching” construction project in Pag-asa Island

April 4, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Chinese vessels are monitoring the ongoing construction project in Pagasa Island. “They have been watching us for a long time but our projects are proceeding and will continue until completed. They are not interfering,” Lorenzana

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Palace condemns explosion in Sultan Kudarat

April 4, 2019

Malacanang condemned on Thursday the explosion in Sultan Kudarat where 18 people were injured. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said investigation has been ongoing. “The Palace deplores yesterday afternoon’s explosion in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat which wounded scores of

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Four alleged BIFF members killed in Maguindanao

April 4, 2019

Four alleged members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed while 13, including soldiers, were wounded during a military operation in Maguindanao on Wednesday morning. Maj. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, said as part of

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Philippine Army says network not hacked

April 4, 2019

Amid reports about an alleged data breach, the Philippine Army assures that its network was not hacked by a group of local hackers who call themselves as Pinoy Lulzsec. “Contrary to what has been reported, the Philippine Army Network was

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Palace taking seriously all threats, real or imagined, vs Duterte

April 4, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday all the threats against President Rodrigo Duterte, whether real or imagined, are being taken seriously. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it is public knowledge Duterte has made many “powerful enemies” for his reform

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Two suspects killed as police serve arrest warrant in Lanao del Sur

April 4, 2019

Two armed suspects were killed while eight police officers were wounded as they tried to serve warrants of arrest in Lanao Del Sur Wednesday evening. Based on a police report, the incident transpired around 11:30 pm at Barangay Tabaran, Madamba

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Palace to abide Comelec’s public works ban

April 4, 2019

Malacanang is ready to follow the ban on public works this election period, an official said on Thursday. “The Palace will follow all the requirements imposed by pertinent laws on the ban against public works,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said

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