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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to locate men in Burgos disappearance
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
The Supreme Court has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to look into the disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos and locate the involved military personnel.
AFP chief Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista is ordered to locate the officers listed in the after apprehension report pertaining to
Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 06:34
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Edward Ewol bids farewell to Sabah, swears allegiance to BN
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
Edward Ewol Mujie parts ways with Sabah and swears allegiance to Barisan Nasional (BN) component party, Upko. Edward held charge as Sabah DAP Vice Chairman and Karambunai Branch Chairman. The President of Upko, Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, embraced the new entrant and promised to support him through the
Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 05:54
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PAS leaders term the sex video a scam, refuse to talk about it
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party will not discuss or comment on the sex video scandal which allegedly involved a senior party leader. He said the party has more important matters to discuss and talk about.
“Go ahead, spread it. It will only enhance the party when people
Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 05:27
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Philippines National Police creates special task force to solve missing children cases
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
A special task force has been created to solve missing children cases in Metro Manila. The Philippines National Police (PNP) noticed that almost 40 cases of missing children have been reported in the city since January 2012.
“The PNP chief wants positive actions on these cases. He also ordered
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 07:44
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Lim Kit Siang pities Dr Chua for not being able to contest elections
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
President of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), Dr Chua Soi Lek, has decided not to contest the upcoming general polls in order to give new leaders a chance to prove their knowledge and skills. He said on Thursday that almost half of MCA’s total candidates will be new politicians.
"The
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 07:21
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PKR President Wan Azizah not to contest in upcoming polls
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has confirmed that she will not be contesting in the upcoming general elections because she wants to campaign across Malaysia.
“I want to campaign all over (not just in one seat). My role is to campaign... and I feel I can
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 07:07
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Malaysia releases 33 Filipinos who belong to Aquino’s party
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
Malaysia has released 33 Filipinos after they were detained for allegedly trespassing Malaysian-controlled Sabah. The detainees were members of President Aquino’s political party.
“They were intercepted for illegal entry,” says Lt. Cmdr. Jomark Angue, director office spokesman of the
Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 07:55
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