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1,000 Fighters from Asia Join IS Group
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WASHINGTON – About 1,000 volunteers from the Asia-Pacific region have sought to join the Islamic State group, a senior military officer said Thursday. Admiral Samuel Locklear, who oversees American forces across Asia as head of Pacific Command, gave the estimate a day after the United States pushed for a resolution…
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Abu Sayyaf Threatens to Behead German Hostages
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Militant group Abu Sayyaf has threatened to behead two German hostages it abducted last April unless Germany pays a P250-million ($5.62 million) ransom and stops supporting US-led air strikes against the Islamic State group (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq. According to a report on terrorist activity-monitoring website SITE Intelligence group,…
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‘Mario’ Claimed 16 Lives, Left Close to P1B in Damages –NDRRMC
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The number of people dead from Tropical Storm Mario increased to 16, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported. In its 8 p.m. update on Tuesday, the NDRRMC also stated that 16 people were injured due to the typhoon while four others remain missing. The state disaster…
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Martial Law Victims Have 7 Weeks Left to File Claims
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There are only seven weeks left for Martial Law victims to file reparations claims before the Human Rights Victims Claims Board. However, the board admits it does not have enough manpower to attend to all the claimants. At present claims board’s offices around the country are swamped with applications. The…
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ASIS International Philippines Chapter National Convention 2014 in Tagaytay City
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Security professionals in the country are invited to the ASIS International – Philippines Chapter National Convention 2014 this coming October 10, 2014. The whole day event will be held in Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City. TOPIC Terrorism remains to be one of the top challenges to security. But terrorism…
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Monsoon Rains and TS “Mario” Affect Metro Manila & Other Areas
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Metro Manila and nearby provinces have experienced heavy flooding caused by strong rains brought by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm (TS) MARIO (Fung-Wong) Friday, September 19. The combined effect of the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm MARIO has brought moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms in Metro Manila and other…
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Flood Bulletin
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As tropical storm ‘Mario’ and the southwest monsoon continue to bring heavy rains across Metro Manila and nearby provinces, several areas have been flooded. MMDA has released a list of flooded areas. Motorists are advised to take precaution and avoid these areas. EDSA 6:12 a.m.: Fema Rd. Gutter Deep 6:12…
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Anti-crime Groups Want PNP Chief Ousted
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Members of various anti-crime groups are hankering for the resignation of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Dir. Gen. Alan Purisima. “Si General Purisima ay hindi na talaga katanggap-tanggap sa mga taong dapat pinagsisilbihan niya. Nagtatago siya sa saya ng presidente. Hindi dapat ganoon,” said Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC)…
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