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Senate to pursue raps vs Purisima; Palace says it respects Senate’s decision

MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said it respects the decision of a Senate committee asking the Office of the Ombudsman to pursue charges against Philippine National Police Dir. Gen. Alan Purisima. The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs asked the Ombudsman to file plunder and graft charges against the PNP chief for alleged unexplained wealth and corruption.Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Malacanang will respect the decision of the Senate committee and will let “the […]

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Palace asks the public to help authorities foil terror attacks

The Palace on Friday called for increased public vigilance following the recent arrest of three suspected terrorists in Quezon City.Initial reports from the authorities said the three were members of the Rajah Sulayman group, which appears to be plotting an attack in Metro Manila.In a press briefing in Malacañang, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Armed Forces of the Philippines has yet to confirm the specific terror plot connected to the arrest of the […]

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