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Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Tight-lipped Duterte won’t divulge reason why Abella got replaced

President Rodrigo Duterte was tight-lipped about the reason on why Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella was replaced by KABAYAN Representative Harry Roque.

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Read more about the article Duterte urges Congress anew: expedite passage of BBL
President Rodrigo Duterte received a draft of the newly proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in a turnover ceremony at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on July 17, 2017. Joining the President are (from left) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Murad Ebrahim, Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Chair Ghazali Jaafar, and MILF Peace Implementing Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal. (ROLANDO MAILO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte urges Congress anew: expedite passage of BBL

Before heading to Japan for his official visit, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to push for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law on Sunday, October 29 adding that not acting on it may cause trouble in the country.

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Read more about the article Duterte seeks Japan’s ‘best’ help in rebuilding  Marawi City
President Rodrigo Duterte emphasizes how Japan has been supporting the country in its pursuit of peace and development in Mindanao during his speech at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on October 29, 2017 prior to his departure for a two-day visit to Japan. (JOEY DALUMPINES/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte seeks Japan’s ‘best’ help in rebuilding Marawi City

President Rodrigo Duterte hopes to get the "best" assistance of the Japanese government to aid the Philippines in reconstructing Marawi City, a provincial capital in southern Philippines that was devastated by almost five months of fighting between ISIS-inspired militants and government forces.

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Read more about the article Ahead of Duterte’s visit to Japan, HRW urges  PM Abe to condemn PH’s anti-drug war
President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinz? Abe share a light moment during the declaration of joint statement following the expanded bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Japan on Oct. 26. (REY BANIQUET/PPD)

Ahead of Duterte’s visit to Japan, HRW urges PM Abe to condemn PH’s anti-drug war

A New York-based human rights group called on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to end his silence in the face of the Duterte’s administration war on illegal drugs.

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