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Evolution of the Duterte Cabinet
MANILA, Philippines – Eight-hour Cabinet meetings. Midnight monologues on repeat. Curve-ball policy pronouncements. These are just some of the presidential habits a Duterte Cabinet member must learn to...
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From 'lason sa daga' to goat 'army': Guanzon roasts Cardema on Twitter
If Duterte Youth chairman Ronald Cardema wants to intimidate Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, he has to try harder – a lot harder.Judging from Guanzon's tweets, she's...
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What connects Duterte to Fujian Normal University?
Last August 6, President Rodrigo Duterte spoke of a "building" in a Fujian university being built in honor of his mother, Soledad Roa Duterte. It's yet another reason why he must visit China soon, he...
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Comelec's fiery commissioner: Who is Rowena Guanzon?
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is once again in the spotlight, this time over the controversial case of Duterte Youth chairman Ronald Cardema's winding attempts to sit in...
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MISLEADING: Applications for gov't documents are now free
Claim: Filipinos can now obtain selected government documents for free under Republic Act 11261.Facebook page Philippines Report posted an infographic on May 24, 2019 that enumerates 9 government...
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Creating a Marcos? Reviving the anti-subversion law under Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – In June 2006, two young women traveled to Hagonoy, Bulacan to see how farmers were toiling and tilling the land.One was a student researcher, the other was a pregnant community...
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Bicol tycoon in old Bikoy accusations hosts Duterte in power plant inauguration
It was an interesting cast of characters assembled at the inauguration of a hybrid solar-diesel power plant in Romblon on Wednesday, August 21.President Rodrigo Duterte was the evening's guest of...
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LIST: China's incursions in Philippine waters
MANILA, Philippines – Chinese vessels have been criss-crossing Philippine waters even as the government claims friendlier ties with China, casting doubt on the merits of President Rodrigo Duterte’s...
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Remember? Salvador Panelo was Antonio Sanchez's lawyer in UPLB rape-slay case
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – One key figure involved in the trial of former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez over the death of two University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) students holds a high...
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MISLEADING: VACC filed complaints vs Hontiveros for 'stealing PhilHealth funds'
Claim: The website balitangupdates.blogspot.com claimed in an article that Senator Risa Hontiveros supposedly faces multiple cases filed by the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC).The title...
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[PODCAST] Ang batas na puwedeng magpalaya sa rapist-murderer na si Antonio...
MANILA, Philippines – Nabulabog ang Pilipinas ngayong linggo nang napabalitang maaaring makalaya ang convicted murderer-rapist na si Antonio Sanchez.Si Sanchez, na mayor noon ng Calauan sa Laguna, ay...
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Early release of Antonio Sanchez? Here's what the GCTA law says
MANILA, Philippines – Government officials on Thursday, August 22, changed their tune on the possible early release of convicted murderer-rapist Antonio Sanchez. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief...
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TIMELINE: Killings in Negros
NEGROS Oriental, Philippines – At least 21 people – 17 civilians and 4 policemen – were killed following a string of shooting incidents in this province in just 10 days, from July 18 to July 28,...
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Beyond Sanchez: How to improve the Good Conduct Time Allowance law
MANILA, Philippines – The retroactive good conduct time allowance (GCTA) law would have potentially granted freedom to 11,000 inmates in penal colonies around the country, but their release may be put...
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MISLEADING: Photos of 'UP students killed' after joining NPA
Claim: A Facebook page We Support AFP posted several photos of supposed University of the Philippines (UP) students who were killed after joining the New People’s Army (NPA). The caption on the post...
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Negros Oriental bloodshed: State-sponsored or insurgency-related?
NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines – Just before midnight of July 27, policemen had just finished patrolling in Canlaon City's major streets and were about to settle in for the night at the police...
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TIMELINE: The GCTA law and the controversy it has stirred
MANILA, Philippines – The Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law has been at the center of controversy after initial news about the possible early release of convicted murderer-rapist Antonio Sanchez...
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Asked to explain Malasakit Centers, Bong Go ridicules Lagman’s looks instead
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Bong Go fumed at Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman after the latter called the Malasakit Centers, Go's pet project when he was still the President's aide, a...
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TIMELINE: SOGIE equality in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – After trans woman Gretchen Custodio Diez was barred from using her preferred restroom in a Cubao mall last August 13, one wonders how gender equality has fared in the country over...
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Lagman hits 'ballistic' Bong Go: I didn't even name you
Veteran lawmaker Edcel Lagman was riled by the first privilege speech of neophyte Senator Bong Go.Instead of enumerating his priorities and his legislative agenda, as expected of any first-time...
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