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Philippines to deploy ‘hijab troopers’ nationwide
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The so-called “hijab troopers” will provide vital support to communities traumatized by war. Their placement in key areas across the country follows the success of their deployment during the Marawi.

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Israel sold Duterte guns for Philippines drug war that left 12,000 dead
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An Israeli weapons manufacturer sold hundreds of assault rifles to anti-drug police in the Philippines, months after controversial President Rodrigo Duterte said he would be happy.
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Filipino workers asked to leave Kuwait in 72 hours
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wants Filipino workers out of Kuwait in 72 hours after a Filipino domestic helper was found dead, stuffed in a freezer in an abandoned apartment in the Gulf state.
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'No more militants in Marawi': Philippines declares end to 5-month siege
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The Philippine government declared the end Monday to the militant siege of a southern city that lasted five months, left more than 1,100 people dead and sparked fears of the militant Islamic State .
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Russian warships in Philippines in blow to US
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Five Russian navy ships have arrived in the Philippines to deliver military equipment donated by Russia, amid Manila’s deteriorating relations with the United States.

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Philippines: Duterte says his son will be killed if he is involved in drugs

The Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, has said he would have his son killed if drug trafficking allegations against the younger politician were true, and that the police who carry out the hit would.

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TANS

Sep 21, 2017
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Filipino troops recapture main mosque in Marawi

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte fired a rifle towards IS-linked militants during a visit on Thursday to the battle zone in southern Marawi, after troops recaptured a main mosque where the gunmen.

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TANS

Aug 25, 2017
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Philippine police kills 32 in drugs war’s bloodiest day

Philippine police killed 32 people in dozens of anti-drug operations in a province north of the capital, Manila, in the single deadliest day of President Rodrigo Duterte’s unrelenting war on drugs.

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TANS

Aug 17, 2017
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'US mulling drone strikes in Philippines'

The US Department of Defense is weighing a new strategy that would authorize the military to expand its global drone strike program to the Philippines, according to a new report.

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TANS

Aug 08, 2017
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Philippines' Duterte says he'll never visit 'lousy' America

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday vowed that he would never visit “lousy” America despite an earlier invitation extended by US President Donald Trump.

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TANS

Jul 22, 2017
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Philippine Prez offers Muslim self-rule to counter ISIS

President Rodrigo Duterte offered self-rule to the Philippines’ Muslim minority on Monday in an attempt to defeat Islamist militants who seized a southern city in the gravest challenge to his year-old rule.

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TANS

Jul 18, 2017
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Philippines police proposes identification cards for Muslims

Police from a Christian-majority region of the Philippines has proposed issuing mandatory identification cards to thousands of Muslims of the region, reported The Guardian.Authorities in Central Luzon

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TANS

Jul 07, 2017
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Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia launch joint patrols to counter IS

Indonesia's military chief Gatot Nurmantyo said the patrols are timely as his country tries to stop any militants from Marawi escaping to Indonesia while posing as refugees.

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TANS

Jun 19, 2017
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Philippines President calls UN commissioner an idiot

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte called the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who this week called for an investigation into the killings the leader admitted to having committed during the 1980's, an idiot.

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TANS

Dec 23, 2016
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China offers USD 14 million arms package to the Philippines

China has offered to provide $14 million worth of small arms and fast boats to the Philippines for free, aiding President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs and fighting terrorism.

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Reuters

Dec 20, 2016
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India to attend Islamabad conference

A senior official of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan has confirmed to The Express Tribune that a delegation from India was participating in the three-day conference.

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TANS

Dec 19, 2016

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