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Read more about the article CPP says SC decision on Marcos burial ‘an act of contempt’ against Filipinos
RED FLAG. The flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) waves in the wind somewhere in the province of Compostela Valley. The CPP celebrated the 44th anniversary of its re-establishment Wednesday. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

CPP says SC decision on Marcos burial ‘an act of contempt’ against Filipinos

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has joined the ranks of anti-Marcos groups in slamming the High Tribunal’s decision to allow the late dictator and former President Ferdinand Marcos to be buried at the Heroes’ Cemetery.

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Read more about the article PNP chief Dela Rosa unfazed by Ombudsman probe
Philippine National Police Director General Ronaldo "Bato" Dela Rosa (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

PNP chief Dela Rosa unfazed by Ombudsman probe

Presidential Decree No.46, signed by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, prohibits public officials and employees "whether of the national or local governments, to receive, directly or indirectly, and for private persons to give, or offer to give, any gift, present other valuable thing on any occasion."

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Read more about the article Duterte backs police involved in killing Leyte town mayor

Duterte backs police involved in killing Leyte town mayor

President Rodrigo Duterte said: “Do not focus on the police, just wait for their explanation. Just wait for their version. In the meantime, if you ran out of people to blame, look at me because I was the one who ordered the war against drugs.”

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