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President Rodrigo Duterte at Camp Quintin M. Merecido, Catitipan, Buhangin, Davao City. 29 June 2017 (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Duterte hopes China will keep promise to stop building in Scarborough Shoal

President Rodrigo Duterte is keeping his fingers crossed that China will keep its promise to not build anything on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal.

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Lorenzana: Gov’t should pay reparations if looting claims are proven

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said if government forces are found guilty of looting residents in Marawi City, homeowners should receive reparations.

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Read more about the article Duterte’s visit in Tokyo to boost PH’s infrastructure programs   
President Rodrigo Duterte shows a gesture of respect to the honor guards upon his arrival at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Monday, October 30. Duterte is accompanied by Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Duterte’s visit in Tokyo to boost PH’s infrastructure programs  

President Duterte described his visit to Tokyo as the "most productive and engaging" because was able to clinch $9 billion worth of pledge of assistance and investments worth $6 billion.

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