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Read more about the article PHL, Brunei ink pact on cultural exchange, halal industry
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Brunei Darussalam Prime Minister and Sultan His Majesty Haji Hassanal Bolkiah witness the signing of agreements between Brunei Darussalam Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Honorable Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng and National Commission of Culture and the Arts Chairman Virgilio S. Almario during a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on April 27, 2017. The signed agreement aims to promote cooperation between both countries in the field of arts and culture development. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

PHL, Brunei ink pact on cultural exchange, halal industry

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam signed two agreements during the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah in Manila which aimed to promote cultural…

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Read more about the article Sara tells TF Davao: ‘The challenge is to mark years of Davao living peacefully, freely’
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. (davaotoday.com file photo)

Sara tells TF Davao: ‘The challenge is to mark years of Davao living peacefully, freely’

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—City Mayor Sara Duterte lauded the uniformed men behind the Task Force Davao for making Davao peaceful and safe.     The local chief executive, who spoke during…

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Read more about the article Cheap gimmick: Palace says ICC complaint meant to ‘embarrass’ Duterte
Ernesto Abella will be sitting as one of the designated presidential spokespersons of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte. Abella, a native of Davao City is the president and founder of the Southpoint School. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Cheap gimmick: Palace says ICC complaint meant to ‘embarrass’ Duterte

Malacañang scored the complaint against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte filed before the International Criminal Court, saying it is meant to embarrass and shame the country’s chief executive as it prepares to host a meeting of regional leaders this week.

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Read more about the article IPU hits PHL for ‘politically’ prosecuting De Lima

IPU hits PHL for ‘politically’ prosecuting De Lima

Despite the Palace’s repeated denial that the drug cases against Senator Leila de Lima are not politically motivated, an international monitoring organization on Monday, accused the Duterte administration for pursuing criminal charges against the former justice secretary who is known to be a staunch critic of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on illegal drugs.

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