Duterte to hold caucus to unite ‘factions’ in party, says top aide

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will call a caucus to unite the “factions” that have emerged within his political party, his top aide said on Sunday, after a new set of officers were elected in a general assembly last week. “I mentioned this yesterday to the President, that there were really other factions [of the party]and I […]

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NPA frees police officer in North Cotabato

The New People’s Army on Friday freed a police officer it had held captive for nearly seven months, a gesture seen to boost the prospects for the resumption of the stalled talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).

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Duterte in ‘tip-top condition’ to lead country in next 4 years, says top aide

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is in “tip-top condition” to lead the country in the next four years, his top aide assured the public, amid concerns raised about the Chief Executive’s health. In a radio interview, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said there was nothing to worry about Duterte’s health following routine medical […]

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No problem with Duterte not meeting SONA protesters — militant leader

It’s for the best President Duterte would not go out to meet protesters after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, a militant leader said.

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