Duterte: Philippines faced with ‘modern problems’

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:27:23 +0000

President Duterte said Filipinos now are facing “modern problems” such as poverty, corruption, environmental degradation, terrorism, criminality, and illegal drugs.

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PNP to remain vigilant against crime after peaceful Independence Day

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:49:28 +0000

The PNP will remain vigilant against crime after the generally peaceful celebration of the 121st Independence Day on Wednesday.

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Erstwhile IS-held Butig raises Philippine flag in peace

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:33:28 +0000

Erstwhile IS-held Butig raises Philippine flag in peace

For the first time in three years, residents, local officials, soldiers and policemen in this erstwhile hub of violent Islamic militancy held a ‘meaningful’ Philippine Independence Day celebration.

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Albayalde on Independence Day: Honor ‘modern heroes’ too

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:13:51 +0000

Philippine National Police (PNP) Gen. Oscar Albayalde urged the public to honor “modern heroes” as the Philippines celebrates the 121st Independence Day.

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Lorenzana: Support gov’t initiatives to end armed conflict

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:28:24 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — On Independence Day, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana called on all Filipinos to support government’s efforts to end local armed conflict. 

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LOOK: Cops stop protesters from marching toward US Embassy

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:35:45 +0000

LOOK: Cops stop protesters from marching toward US Embassy

Different militant groups staged demonstrations along T.M. Kalaw Avenue in Manila to protest what they claimed as a “fake” Independence Day.

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