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HRW: Duterte's periodic martial law threats 'extremely chilling'

by Levi A. So - March 28, 2017 - 5:18pm

The Human Rights Watch said President Rodrigo Duterte's repeated floating of martial law in a country that lived under two decades of Marcos dictatorship is extremely chilling.

UN experts, EU Parliament urge Philippines to rethink death penalty

by Levi A. So - March 17, 2017 - 11:10am

United Nations special rapporteurs and the European Parliament appealed to the Philippine Congress to prevent the looming comeback of death penalty in the country.

Officials step up aid distribution in quake-hit Surigao after complaints on slow response

by Levi A. So - February 13, 2017 - 7:38pm

Authorities have improved the distribution of assistance in quake-hit Surigao after criticisms on the slow delivery of aid, Malacañang said.

Bato suspends drug war for 'internal cleansing' of PNP

by Levi A. So - January 30, 2017 - 1:30pm

The Philippines' top cop suspended the country's drug war to prioritize the "internal cleansing" of the police force which he dubbed as the "war on scalawags."

Bishop Bacani to Duterte: We serve at the pope's pleasure, not yours

by Levi A. So - January 25, 2017 - 4:21pm

Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr. gave a stinging retort to President Rodrigo Duterte's accusation that he has two wives.

Palace accuses Robredo of capitalizing on disaster

by Levi A. So - January 4, 2017 - 10:52pm

Malacañang said Vice President Leni Robredo seems to be capitalizing on disaster after her remark on slow government response in areas hit by Typhoon Nina (international name: Nock-Ten).

I don't need to explain why I reinstated Marcos, Duterte says

by Levi A. So - December 5, 2016 - 10:40pm

President Rodrigo Duterte said he doesn't need to explain to Filipinos why he ordered the country's top cop to reinstate Superintendent Marvin Marcos as Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief...

Duterte willing to take in refugees until Philippines is 'filled to the brim

by Levi A. So - November 17, 2016 - 6:13pm

President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines is ready to take in refugees “until the country is filled to the brim.”

DFA: Trump's deportation plan has no 'calamitous impact' on Filipinos in US

by Levi A. So - November 14, 2016 - 7:18pm

The Department of Foreign Affairs said US President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan would not have a calamitous impact on the Filipino community living in America.

UN body 'deeply concerned' over top officials encouraging drug killings

by Levi A. So - October 13, 2016 - 1:06pm

A United Nations committee expressed deep concerns over the seeming encouragement and legitimization of drug killings in the Philippines by top officials.

Duterte to US senators critical of drug war: Stop the hypocrisy

by Levi A. So - September 30, 2016 - 3:39pm

President Rodrigo Duterte told two United States (US) senators who criticized human rights abuses in the country's war on drugs not to interfere in Philippine affairs.

Remembering Miriam through her words

by Levi A. So - September 29, 2016 - 2:30pm

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago's stature and vocabulary were intimidating. Yet the senator could also expertly communicate to the popular audience.

Lacson: 'Narco lists' should not be made public

by Levi A. So - September 28, 2016 - 4:31pm

Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday that intelligence reports like "narco lists" should be treated as confidential and not bared to the public.

Duterte's 'cross the Rubicon' remark does not equate to cutting US ties, says Yasay

by Levi A. So - September 27, 2016 - 1:35pm

Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay said Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte's "cross the Rubicon" statement does not mean that the Philippines is veering away from its traditional friendship...

Panelo to UN: Come here before you open your mouth

by Levi A. So - September 15, 2016 - 12:25pm

Presidential chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo said the United Nations' special rapporteur should have first visited the Philippines before making comments on the extrajudicial killings of alleged drug suspec...

No intention to snub Obama, Yasay says Duterte really had migraine

by Levi A. So - September 13, 2016 - 5:09pm

Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay explained that when President Rodrigo Duterte said he "purposely did not attend" bilateral talks between Southeast Asian leaders and the United States,...

Davao blast: IED detonated via cellphone

by Levi A. So - September 4, 2016 - 8:34pm

Davao City police director Senior Superintendent Michael Dubria said Sunday evening that the improvised explosive device used in the night market blast was cellphone-activated.

De Lima on Duterte's drug matrix: Is this a joke?

by Levi A. So - August 25, 2016 - 2:23pm

Sen. Leila de Lima questioned on Thursday the matrix President Rodrigo Duterte presented which implicated her in the drug trade allegedly happening inside the New Bilibid Prison.

Japan, Philippines urge China to respect rule of law in disputed sea

by Levi A. So - August 11, 2016 - 5:30pm

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida urged China to respect the rule of law and maritime security in disputed waters.

Leni thanks Rody for HUDCC post

by Levi A. So - July 7, 2016 - 7:36pm

Vice President Leni Robredo thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for appointing her as the head of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council.

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