Philippine Daily Inquirer
North Korea claims perfect H-bomb test
North Korea’s nuclear threat has been intensified with the completion of the sixth and most powerful test on an advanced hydrogen bomb (H-bomb) for a long-range missile. Reuters said the nuclear test resulted in a man-made earthquake that was around 10 times more powerful than the last tests. The H-bomb was designed for North Korea’s new intercontinental ballistic missile, which serves a threat to the US and its allies.
Manila Bulletin
Top W. Visayas drug lord slain
President Rodrigo Duterte has discouraged his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, and son-in-law, Atty. Manases Carpio, to respond to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s queries on the P6.4-billion drug shipment from China. Duterte said Trillanes is just seeking evidence to link his son and Carpio to the corruption and smuggling activities in the Bureau of Customs.
Philippine Star
Bato on drug war: Full speed ahead
Criticisms surround 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos’ death in an anti-narcotics operation should now prompt police officials to slow down their actions against illegal drugs. Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa orders authorities to “be at full speed” and to maintain the same intensity.
The Manila Times
Duterte to son, public: ‘Ignore Senate probe’
President Rodrigo Duterte advised his son and son-in-law, who are both linked to the corruption activities at the Bureau of Customs, to snub senate hearing. The President urged Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and Atty. Manases Carpio to remain silent and not submit to an investigation. Duterte also singled out Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who he claims to be “training his guns” on the Duterte family.
