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Duterte slams Acierto, claiming he is linked to kidnapping and NPAs

March 26, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday slammed dismissed police officer Eduardo Acierto, revealing his alleged involvement in kidnapping incidents and with the New People’s Army ( NPA). On Monday, Acierto said Duterte’s former special economic adviser Michael Yang is involved in

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Suspect in killing of woman dead in reported shootout with cops

March 26, 2019

A woman was allegedly chopped to pieces by her live-in partner at their home in Angeles City, Pampanga, police said Tuesday. Chief Superintendent Joel Napoleon Coronel, Central Luzon police director, said the victim was Lindsey Avelino, 28, a sales agent

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Kennedy calls on Okinawa students to learn more about US

March 26, 2019

New York–Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy on Monday called on students from Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture to visit the United States again and learn more about the country. During her meeting in New York with about 20 high school

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2019 budget approval is Duterte’s call: Panelo

March 26, 2019

Malacanang on Tuesday said it will be President Rodrigo Duterte’s call whether or not he will sign the P3.757 trillion 2019 national budget . This after Senator Vicente Sotto III urged Duterte to veto the P75 billion worth of “internal

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Ghosn’s press conference eyed for April

March 26, 2019

Tokyo–Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn is considering holding as early as on April 10 the first press conference since his release on bail earlier this month, his defense team revealed Monday. According to the team, Ghosn, 65, is

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Duterte’s ”trust and confidence” with adviser remains: Panelo

March 26, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Monday said President Duterte’s “trust and confidence” with his economic adviser, Michael Yang, will remain unless there will be a proof of his involvement in illegal drugs. “Unless you can show proof that he is

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Philippines, Cambodia boost defense cooperation

March 26, 2019

The Philippines and Cambodia boosted its defense cooperation during a meeting held early March, a Department of National Defense (DND) spokesman said Tuesday. Arsenio Andolong, DND Public Affairs Service chief said the Philippines and Cambodia held the Inaugural Philippines-Cambodia Joint

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Senate signs 2019 budget ”with strong reservations”

March 26, 2019

Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday announced that the P3.757 trillion 2019 national budget has been signed and sent to the Palace “with strong reservations.” In a press conference at the Senate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he

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