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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 08:21 AM PST

Rody wants Abus eliminated
Philippine Star
In his first joint command conference with the military and the police this year, President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he wanted the terror group Abu Sayyaf eliminated. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File). MANILA, Philippines – In his first joint ...
Duterte: War on crimes to continue without failManila Bulletin
'Crush Sayyaf,' Duterte tells AFP anewThe Manila Times
Duterte reiterates vow to end Abu Sayyaf, corruption, drugsInquirer.net
Sun.Star -Anadolu Agency
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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 04:41 PM PST

Foreign 'ISIS sympathizer,' live-in partner killed in Sarangani operation
InterAksyon
GENERAL SANTOS CITY - A foreign national tagged as a sympathizer of international terror group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and his Filipina live-in partner were killed in a joint police and military operation in Maasim town in Sarangani ...
Cops kill foreign terrorist, ...Rappler
Philippine troops kill two linked to group supporting Islamic StateBusiness Insider
Foreign follower of Ansar Al-Khilafa founder killed in SaranganiPhilippine Star
CNN Philippines -GMA News -Inquirer.net -Sputnik International
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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 03:36 PM PST

PDEA to improve efforts in apprehending foreigners involved in drugs
GMA News
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will improve its monitoring of foreign nationals in 2017, given that 112 foreigners were apprehended in 2016 over drug-related charges. "Foreign nationals arrested for drug-related offenses nationwide more ...
PDEA admits drug syndicates still thrive despite operationsInquirer.net
P18.27B drugs seized, 219 govt personnel nabbed in 2016 - PDEAInterAksyon
PDEA: Arrested gov't execs due to drugs up to 219 in 2016Sun.Star

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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 06:02 AM PST

Ilocano radio broadcaster killed at his beach resort
Manila Bulletin
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur — A local radio broadcaster here who is also a university teacher and resort owner was shot dead Friday night by an unidentified gunman in Barangay San Ramon, Magsingal town, the Police Provincial Office (PPO) reported yesterday.
University teacher killed in Ilocos SurInquirer.net
Radio announcer shot dead in northern Ilocos Surgulfnews.com
Radioman-professor slain in Ilocos SurThe Standard
ABS-CBN News -Military Technologies
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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 09:21 AM PST

Rody urged to sign SSS pension hike into law
Philippine Star
Party-list group Anakpawis has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to sign into law the proposal passed in both houses of Congress to increase the Social Security System (SSS) pension by P2,000. Presidential Photographers Division/Karl Alonzo. ANGELES ...
Why raising SSS pensions isn't that simpleRappler
Cabaero: One year after vetoSun.Star
Grant SSS pension hike, seniors appeal to DuterteVisayan Daily Star

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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 03:35 AM PST