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USD 2-M aid proves Trump’s support to PH drug war: Palace

MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday thanked President Donald Trump for the USD 2 million assistance the United States provided to the Philippine government’s anti-drug campaign, saying it clearly showed that the...

AFP committed to eliminating ASG terrorists

MANILA -- Despite the recent flare-up in Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) atrocities, government forces remain committed in neutralizing the terrorists. This was emphasized by Col. Edgard Arevalo, Armed Forces of the Philippines...

GDP growth due in part to stability under Duterte gov’t — Palace

MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday welcomed the better than expected growth of the Philippine economy during the third quarter, saying it can be attributed in part to the stability the country...

Lawyers file ‘inciting to sedition’ raps vs Trillanes

MANILA -- A group of lawyers led by former Negros Oriental Rep. Jacinto “Jing” Paras on Thursday file a criminal complaint before the Pasay City Prosecutor’s office against Senator Antonio Trillanes...

PH economy grows 6.9% in Q3

MANILA -- The Philippine economic growth topped market expectations in the third quarter of 2017 on strong growth in exports and public spending, making the country still one the best performing...

PH soldiers’ bravery recognized by Aussie PM

MANILA -- The bravery and heroism of Filipino soldiers during the five-month battle to retake Marawi City from Maute Group terrorists were recognized by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during his...

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