Duterte may suspend writ of habeas corpus in Visayas - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Duterte may suspend writ of habeas corpus in Visayas Sun.Star "If there is maybe a transfer of venue from Mindanao to the Visayas and to make it easy for the Philippines to challenge the new engagement, I will be forced to declare the suspension of writ of habeas corpus, not Martial law,"…

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When I think of Mindanao - Inquirer.net

When I think of Mindanao Inquirer.net When I think of Marawi, I remember my father's military camp, which was perched on top of a hill. I remember hearing voices chanting, praying—like clockwork, five times a day—from the mosques in the town below. I remember seeing Muslim women covered ... and…

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FBI called out on fake Hapilon news - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net FBI called out on fake Hapilon news Inquirer.net ISABELA CITY, BASILAN—Move over Mocha Uson. Here comes the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A blogger who was appointed presidential assistant communications secretary, Uson has been repeatedly called out for spreading fake…

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Ormoc tops two-day swimfest in Ateneo - Sun.Star

Ormoc tops two-day swimfest in Ateneo Sun.Star THE Ormoc Kingfishers Swimming Team ruled the 4th Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Invitational Swimming Meet at the SHS-AdC swimming pool in Mandaue City, Cebu last May 27 to 28. The Kingfishers accumulated a total of 3,745 ... and more »

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Senator hails passage of free college tuition bill - Sun.Star

Senator hails passage of free college tuition bill Sun.Star MABALACAT CITY --- Senator Loren Legarda hailed the Senate's approval of the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. Legarda, co-sponsor of the bill, said that the measure…

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Police tank taken over by terrorists - The Standard

Police tank taken over by terrorists The Standard PHILIPPINE National Police chief Ronald Dela Rosa says the Maute group is in possession of a battle tank owned by the police. “That's true. It's an object of recovery. We need to recover that,” Dela Rosa told reporters in Marawi City on Tuesday.…

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Peace for Mindanao, Davao mayor's birthday wish - Sun.Star

CNN Philippines Peace for Mindanao, Davao mayor's birthday wish Sun.Star DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio wished for peace in Mindanao and the whole Philippines on her birthday on Wednesday, May 31. "Thank you God for the gift of life and family. Thank you everyone for taking a moment out of…

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Communist rebels open to unilateral ceasefires during Marawi conflict - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Communist rebels open to unilateral ceasefires during Marawi conflict Inquirer.net THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The communist movement is open to the prospect of enforcing unilateral ceasefire declarations while the government is busy fighting the Islamic State-inspired terrorists. Fidel…

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DA to extend food, loans to Marawi farmers, fisherfolk - BusinessWorld Online Edition

DA to extend food, loans to Marawi farmers, fisherfolk BusinessWorld Online Edition THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to extend food aid and emergency loans for farmers and fisherfolk affected by the ongoing fighting in Marawi City. A soldier (R) stands guard as residents runs toward…

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Dominguez defends 'hybrid' PPP scheme - Manila Bulletin

Philippine Canadian Inquirer Dominguez defends 'hybrid' PPP scheme Manila Bulletin The Department of Finance (DOF) has defended the Duterte administration's decision to skip the tedious process attached with the traditional public-private partnership (PPP) projects in favor of official development…

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