President Duterte says drug money must not seep into barangay, SK polls

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President Rodrigo Duterte is favoring the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) for fear that drug money will be used as campaign kitty.

"I am afraid the drug money will seep...

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Oslo round of GRP-NDFP talks ends in high note

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They all came with guarded optimism and managed expectations.

When they leave tomorrow, they will be bringing results beyond what they were hoping for.

It was swift and cordial but nevertheless...

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President Duterte releases matrix on illegal drug trade at New Bilibid Prisons

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President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday released a matrix showing the alleged links of top government officials in the illegal drugs operation inside the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP).

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Prepare for thunderstorms, PAGASA tells farmers

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The state weather bureau has advised farmers to continue cleaning drainage systems and irrigation canals in preparation for heavy rains from thunderstorms expected in the next 10 days.

The PAGASA...

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No friendship in the war against drugs, says President Duterte

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“He’s my friend, but ...”

With this statement, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised he would soon release a drug matrix involving a friend and Senator Leila de Lima allegedly being the highest...

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De Lima willing to resign, shot if drug links are proven

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Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday said she is willing to resign if President Rodrigo Duterte could prove her alleged links to illegal drugs, noting that she is ready to prove the President...

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Senate probe into extrajudicial killings gets under way, two witnesses testify

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Witness Harra Kazuo during the public hearing on dangerous drugs and alleged extrajudicial killings on Monday (Aug. 22, 2016) at the Senate session hall in Pasay City. The witness said her live in partner, Jaypee, and his father, Renato Bertes, were shot dead while under police custody last month​. Also in photo is Senate Majority Leader Vicente C. Sotto III. (PNA photos by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)Witness Harra Kazuo during the public hearing on dangerous drugs and alleged extrajudicial killings on Monday (Aug. 22, 2016) at the Senate session hall in Pasay City. The witness said her live in partner, Jaypee, and his father, Renato Bertes, were shot dead while under police custody last month​. Also in photo is Senate Majority Leader Vicente C. Sotto III. (PNA photos by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)

Two family members of slain suspected drug pushers appeared at the Senate Monday to testify during the inquiry into extrajudicial killings under the Duterte administration’s war on illicit...

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Tiamzon couple release highlights Duterte desire for enduring peace - AFP

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The temporary release of Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, ranking leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines, highlights President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's earnest desire for an enduring and...

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