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Archives for July 2016

Chinese fugitive caught studying in Philippines

July 31, 2016 by PNA

A 27-year-old Chinese national wanted in his country was arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel at their office in Quezon City while trying to renew his expired student visa last week. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said He Hui is now detained at the BI jail in Bicutan, Taguig City following his arrest last July […]

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Davao City-based military command resumes operations against NPA

July 31, 2016 by PNA

The Davao City-based Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) on Sunday announced that it is resuming operations against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels consistent with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s lifting of the unilateral ceasefire against the insurgents. “EMC has issued a directive for all units to be on high alert and to resume operations against the NPAs […]

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LOOK: 40 Warships, Submarines during RIMPAC 2016

July 31, 2016 by Joel Dizon

The United States Navy has released a photo of forty ships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations steaming in close formation July 28, 2016 during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2016 which started June […]

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No Party-lists in new Philippine Constitution – PRRD

July 31, 2016 by Joel Dizon

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD) said Party-list System will never be included in the new Philippine Constitution that will be crafted. “Itong Party-list, it will never come again,” the President told an audience in the wake of slain CAFGU-CAA member in Davao del Norte Friday. The CAFGU-CAA member was ambushed by the New People’s Army. […]

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Modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard is now a must

July 30, 2016 by PNA

In the wake of the growing challenges to the country’s territorial security, a party-list lawmaker is insisting on a modernization program for the Philippine Coast Guard. “Most nations have invested greatly in the safeguarding of their ports, waterways, and coastal security,” Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary C. Alejano pointed out when he filed HB 111. HB […]

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President Duterte lifts ceasefire with communist rebels

July 30, 2016 by PNA

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday night ordered the immediate lifting of the unilateral ceasefire against the communist rebels. “I am ordering all security forces to be on high alert and continue to discharge their normal functions and mandate to neutralize all threats to national security, protect the citizenry, enforce the laws and maintain peace in […]

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6 ASG terrorists killed in Basilan, Sulu operations

July 29, 2016 by PNA

Intensified operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists have so far killed six of the brigands in Basilan and Sulu Friday. These claims are supported by body counts as remains of the slain bandits were recovered by troops, said Western Mindanao Command (WMC) spokesperson Major Filemon Tan. Operations conducted by Joint Task Force Basilan […]

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Reconnaissance satellite deployed in support of US defense

July 29, 2016 by Ruben Santos

United Launch Alliance (ULA) reported the successful launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying NROL-61 reconnaissance satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 July 28 at 8:37 am EDT in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The NROL-61 mission is in support of national defense. “Thank you to […]

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Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters reinforce BIFF in encounter with Military

July 28, 2016 by PNA

Two soldiers were wounded in a clash with Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF),which was reinforced by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao Thursday. 601st Infantry Brigade commander Col. Cirilito Sobejana said his troops were on security operations in the area when they encountered 30 BIFF men under Imam Minimbang, alias […]

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Mindanao Railway system gets boost in Senate

July 28, 2016 by Ace dela Cruz

In response to the clamor of Mindanaoans and President Rodrigo Duterte’s pronouncement, Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill creating the state-owned Mindanao Railways Corporation, a move he likened to laying the first administrative track in building a railway in the world’s 10th most populous island. “Rail is the locomotive that will drive Mindanao’s progress. […]

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Duterte demands explanation from communists regarding ambush of CAFGU members

July 28, 2016 by Gracel Ortega

President Rodrigo Duterte, before the men of Armed Forces of the Philippines-Southern Luzon Command, said he was informed that communist rebels ambushed four, one killed and three injured, members of Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) under the supervision of the 60th Infantry Battalion in Kapalong town, Davao Del Norte. The President said after hearing […]

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President Duterte thanks ex-PNoy for winning arbitration case for Philippines

July 28, 2016 by Ruben Santos

President Rodrigo Duterte speaking to men of Armed Forces of the Philippines-Southern Luzon Command at Camp Guillermo Nakar today, said that during the National Security Council meeting held Wednesday, July 27 former Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines gave their advise regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. “We take the advise of the elders. […]

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P100K reward offered for arrest of road slay suspect

July 28, 2016 by PNA

Authorities offered a reward amounting to PHP100,000 for any information that may lead to the arrest of Vhon Tanto, a Philippine Army reservist tagged as the suspect in a road rage shooting incident in Quiapo, Manila on Monday night, the Manila Police District (MPD) said on Thursday. Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada offered a PHP100,000 reward […]

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Miss Universe pageant to be held in Philippines

July 28, 2016 by PNA

The Philippines will be hosting the next Miss Universe pageant on Jan. 30, 2017, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Thursday rejecting reports that President Rodrigo Duterte was against the idea of holding the world’s most prestigious beauty pageant in the country. “The Miss Universe beauty pageant will be on Jan. 30, 2017 here in […]

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Suspect in Quiapo road rage slay leaves car in Nueva Vizcaya

July 28, 2016 by PNA

Operatives from the Aritao Police Station recovered Thursday the car of the Philippine Army reservist tagged as the suspect in a road rage shooting incident in Quiapo, Manila. Police Chief Inspector Joberman A. Videz, town police chief, said his men recovered the vehicle, a red Hyundai Eon owned by Vhon Tanto with plate number MO […]

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Special procedure for President Duterte’s flights suspended

July 28, 2016 by PNA

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Thursday announced the suspension of quasi-emergency procedure during take-offs and landings of President Rodrigo Duterte’s flights. CAAP Director General Capt. Antonio Buendia Jr. signed a memorandum order address to all chiefs of facilities/facility in charge and airport managers that the procedure will no longer be implemented […]

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AFP remains committed to peace with communists despite recent ambush

July 28, 2016 by PNA

Despite the unprovoked attack in Kapalong town, Davao Del Norte which killed a militiaman and wounded four others Wednesday, the Armed Forces remains committed to upholding the peace proposal with the New People’s Army being pushed by President Rodrigo Duterte. “Your AFP will remain faithful to its commitment to support and uphold the call for […]

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Philippines bags 240 medals in international math contest

July 28, 2016 by PNA

The Philippines bagged 240 medals to wind up second overall in the final standings in an international math contest in Bangkok, Thailand. Filipino elementary and high school students took home 34 gold, 74 silver and 132 bronze medals, and 87 merit awards in the 2016 International Mathematics Wizard Challenge (IMWiC) to grab second place behind […]

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Lopez not allowing a 700-hectare open-pit mine to extract copper, gold in Mindanao

July 27, 2016 by PNA

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez on Wednesday stood firm that she won’t allow gold and copper mining operation in Tampakan, South Cotabato. “I will not allow the Tampakan project as long as it is planned as an open-pit mine,” said Lopez in a press conference. The DENR chief said she would stand against […]

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