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Read more about the article EU summons PHL envoy over Duterte’s ‘unacceptable’ remark
Addressing some 300 chief local executives from Mindanao, President Rodrigo Duterte asked for help to address the problems of terrorism and the proliferation of illegal drugs in Mindanao, or else he will have to declare Martial Law. Duterte met the local chief executives on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

EU summons PHL envoy over Duterte’s ‘unacceptable’ remark

The European Union summoned a Philippine envoy in Brussel to be clarified on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s remark to hang any EU official who opposed his anti-drug and pro-death penalty campaigns.

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Read more about the article Militant solon tells farmers: ‘Rally behind CASER, free distribution of land’

Militant solon tells farmers: ‘Rally behind CASER, free distribution of land’

As the fourth round of peace talks draws near between government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, a militant lawmaker urged farmers on Monday to rally behind the working draft on Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms.

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Read more about the article Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto: We won’t meddle on PHL’s domestic issues?

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto: We won’t meddle on PHL’s domestic issues?

The Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto vowed Monday they will never meddle with the internal affairs of the Philippines saying only the Filipinos decide on who leads the country.

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Read more about the article SSS wants mandatory coverage for OFW
Members of the country's Social Security System (SSS) transact in a new branch located in the fifth floor of a mall in Ilustre Street. The office is open from Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 7am and offers all services given by their main branch. (John Rizle L. Saligumba/davaotoday.com)

SSS wants mandatory coverage for OFW

To strengthen and expand its membership, the state-run Social Security System is eyeing to implement a mandatory membership for overseas Filipino ?workers.

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