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Dela Rosa wants to demolish NBP

QUEZON City, Philippines – Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa expressed his desire to demolish the New Bilibid Prison as he believes that this is the only way to totally suppress the illegal drug trade and operations inside the national penitentiary According to Dela Rosa, the inmates already intimately know the ins and outs of the NBP.  They also know how to hide illegal drugs and other contraband every time the PNP […]

Duterte willing to be a ‘Hitler’ on criminals

(Eagle News)– To “save the next generation,” President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (September 30) said he wants the death of the country’s criminals, citing what Adolf Hitler did to the Jews during World War II. “Hitler massacred three million Jews. Now, there are three million drug addicts… I’d be happy to slaughter them,” Duterte said. “At least if Germany had Hitler, the Philippines would have… You know my victims, I would like to be, all […]

Joma Sison still included in US list of “terrorists”

QUEZON City, Philippines – Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison is still included in the United States’ list of terrorists. According to CPP-NDF peace panel chairman Luis Jalandoni, this  hinders Sison’s return to the Philippines as the US government may attempt to take steps against the CPP chairman despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s invitation for Sison to return to the Philippines.

Senator Recto to oppose tax on 13th month pay

QUEZON City, Philippines – Senate Minority Floor Leader Ralph Recto said that he will oppose the proposed tax on the 13th month pay as well as other bonuses. Recto also said that he will oppose other proposals of the Department of Finance such as the plan to increase taxes on petroleum products, and the removal of the tax exemption of the senior citizens and persons with disabilities. On the other hand, Recto said that he […]

No Filipino involved in New Jersey train mishap

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs reported that no Filipino was injured or killed in the train accident in New Jersey station in the United States.  A woman was killed in the accident, while hundreds more were injured. https://youtu.be/4OrG5aCpzGE

Duterte orders release of Vietnamese poachers

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (September 30) gave directives to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to speed up the release of Vietnamese fishermen caught poaching in Philippine waters last year. According to Justice Undersecretary Erickson Balmes, the President wanted the release to be as soon as possible at government’s expense. The vessels used by Vietnamese will also be returned to Vietnam. No further details were given on Duterte’s sudden commands. Vietnamese fishermen were […]

Justice Secretary Aguirre willing to talk to Jaybee Sebastian

QUEZON City, Philippines – Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre is open to the possibility of talking with the camp of high-profile Jaybee Sebastian on the latter’s testimony on the alleged illegal drug trade in the New Blibid Prison but also added that President Rodrigo Duterte will not personally meet Sebastian.

Yasay: Joint military exercises with US will not be ended

When asked if President Rodrigo R. Duterte was serious about ending military exercises with the United States, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay said he was misunderstood and his remarks taken out of context. The only thing Duterte had ruled out was joint patrols beyond the Philippines’ 12-nautical mile territorial waters.

Vietnam to share drug intel data with Phl

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (September 30) revealed that Vietnam will share intelligence data with the Philippines on narcotics trade. “They will share intelligence data. I’ll be sending military and police, sort of an envoy for this specific purpose,” Duterte said. According to Duterte, combating illegal drugs was a common interest between Philippines and Vietnam. “They have agreed it should be a concern not only of the two nations, but the entire region,” […]

US-PHL military alliance ‘ironclad’ — US defense chief

  SAN DIEGO, United States (AFP)– US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Thursday that America’s alliance with the Philippines was “ironclad,” despite that country’s president vowing a day earlier to end joint military exercises. “As it has been for decades, our alliance with the Philippines is ironclad,” Carter said, addressing troops aboard the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, docked in San Diego. On Wednesday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he would soon end joint military […]