Monthly Archive:: June 2017
MILF likely to mediate in Marawi siege? Highly sensitive issue. Civilian interest must:Iqbal. Swapping parents of Maute leaders with Priest likely.
MILF may mediate at Marawi * * * * * * * * * * *
28/6/2017
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Help restore public trust in the judicial process. Pimentel exhorts young law graduates of UP. Fight temptations and improve the system.
Trust is essential. * * * * * * * * * * * * *
27/6/2017
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Were Filipino systems ready for Freedom of info? Queries rejected due to minor procedural errors. An endless debate: Success or failure ?
Freedom: Failure or success ? * * * * * * * * * * *
26/6/2017
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Gulf crisis: de Lima exhorts government to plan for OFWs. Assessment necessary in advance. Crisis management steps should be in place.
de Lima directs. * * * * * * * * * * * * *
25/6/2017
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e-waste bill: Environmentalists seek support . Dumping of end-of-life gadgets to be banned. Emmi de Jesus, Rep of Gabriela Women’s Party introduced the bill.
e-waste management is a must . * * * * * * * * * *
23/6/2017
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PH, Indonesia, Malaysia start joint patrolling. Meeting on Thursday to consolidate operations. Kidnappings likely to be reduced by joint patrolling.
joint operations will be effective * * * * * * * * * * *
21/6/2017
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NPA snatches guns from Iloilo Police Station. NDF had just announced cessation of hostilities. 12 firearms including 8 high-power guns taken away.
Iloilo attack opportunistic. * * * * * * * * * * * * *
20/6/2017
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NO TALKS: The government toughens stand. Troop reinforcements for last ditch battle. Deaths of civilians and military cannot be overlooked.
Talks not possible after so many deaths. * * * * * * * * *
19/6/2017
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NDF directs NPA to oppose foreign terrorists. Stop hostilities with government forces in Mindanao. Let us fight the enemy without engaging each other.
NDF to the rescue. * * * * * * * * * * * *
17/6/2017
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AFP and police nab Maute Bomb maker. Jadid Maute posed as fake student of Mindanao State University. Capability of terrorists significantly eroded: AFP.
Bomb maker nabbed. * * * * * * * * * * * * *
16/6/2017
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Israel likely to close down Al Jazeera. Bureau chief denies and counters allegations. Action against channel following Arab move.
Israel may follow Arab action. * * * * * * * * * * *
15/6/2017
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Celebrating Independence day in Marawi. PH Flag raised as bombers attacked terrorists. 150 militants, 60 troops and 25 civilians killed.
independence challenged * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
13/6/2017
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China applauds US help to Philippines. U S Special Forces assisting in Marawi operations . Terrorism is a mankind’s common enemy.
China supports US role. * * * * * * * * * * * *
12/6/2017
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UNHRC: 32 nations give call to stop killings. Ask UN Special Rapporteur to visit Manila. Investgations and accountability demanded.
UNHRC members request to stop killings. * * * * * * * * * *
10/6/2017
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Mercury poisoning in 2 villages of Pueto Princessa City. Government study confirms mass infections. Villages likely to be evacuated shortly by city administration.
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7/6/2017
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US providing logistical support to AFP at Marawi. Counterterrorism weapons donated by the US. Balikatan exercises focus on disaster response.
Support in logistics by US. * * * * * * * * * * *
6/6/2017
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PNP transfers cop due to brother’s drugs links. Should have reported to the authorities: Police. Two arrested during a buy-bust on Saturday.
PNP investigating cop for brother’s links with dead drug lord. * * * * * *
5/6/2017
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Tourism cos. stocks tumble due to Resorts World attack. Security guards need to be employed for security. Poor security management to blame for 38 deaths.
Tourism on the back foot. * * * * * * * * * * *
3/6/2017
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UPDATE:: 36 casino gamers killed by an individual attacker. Attacker committed suicide by self immolation. Further details awaited.
Casino attacked by single attackers * * * * * * * * * * *
2/6/2017
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Hooded armed gunmen attack Resorts World, Manila. PNP engaged in gunfight with the attackers. No confirmed reports of the details of the ongoing incident.
Attack opposite Ninoy Aquino International Airport. * * * * * * * * * *
2/6/2017
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Back channel talks on to secure release of hostages. Civil Society organizations helping to secure release. Widespread prayers for release of Priest and others.
Release of hostages sought. * * * * * * * * * * * *
1/6/2017
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