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Philippines, Russia to sign naval cooperation agreement in July

March 21, 2019

The Philippine and Russian navies are set to sign a cooperation agreement on July. In a phone-patch interview, Philippine Navy (PN) Flag Officer in Command (FOIC) Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said he will visit Russia to sign the cooperation agreement

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Japan’s Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko eyeing visit to Europe

March 21, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, are considering making an official visit to Poland and Finland from late June to early July, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday. The possible trip follows invitations from the governments of both

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Two suspected Communist rebels arrested in Cavite

March 21, 2019

Authorities arrested two suspected rebels, including an alleged high ranking official of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), in a law enforcement operation in Cavite on Wednesday. National Capitol Region Police Director Guillermo Eleazar said arrested were Renante Gamara

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Budget impasse could ”slow down” expenditure: BSP

March 21, 2019

The deadlock on the 2019 national budget could “slow down” the country’s expenditure, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo.  “When there is a budget impasse, the expenditure could slow down because you are operating within

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Former Philippine officials sue Chinese officials before ICC over

March 21, 2019

Former Philippine officials have sued Chinese officials for allegedly committing crimes against humanity in connection with China’s activities to gain control over most of the South China Sea. Ex-Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario and former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales

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Monetary Board keeps policy rates

March 21, 2019

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ( BSP) on Thursday has kept the interest rate on the overnight reverse repurchase facility unchanged at 4.75 percent. The interest rates on the overnight lending and deposit facilities were also held steady. BSP Governor

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Palace says ready to thwart any rebellion try by Misuari if federalism will not push through

March 21, 2019

Malacanang on Thursday said they are ready to thwart any rebellion attempt after Moro National Liberation Front ( MNLF) founder Nur Misuari threatened to go to war if federalism would not push through. In a media briefing Presidential spokesperson Salvador

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Some judges, prosecutors, media and showbiz on drug watch list: PDEA

March 21, 2019

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino said some judges, prosecutors, media and showbiz personalities were included in their drug watch list. In a radio interview Thursday, Aquino said they have two types of drug list. One is

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