Friday, October 31, 2014

Senate readies to pay respects to Flavier

Initial plans by the Senate include necrological services tentatively scheduled on Nov. 11, radio dzBB's Nimfa Ravelo reported on Saturday.

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Laude’s fiancĂ© Sueselbeck arrives at NAIA-1 for flight to Germany

Marc Sueselbeck, slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude's fiance, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 before 2 p.m. Saturday, for his flight home

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Palace to let legal process on chief PNP Purisima take its course

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte also said the case against Purisima should allow him the proper forum to answer the accusations against him.

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Flood hits Maguindanao massacre memorial site

On November 23, loved ones and supporters of the victims are expected to arrive at the site to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the massacre.

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PHL troops clash with suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu

In a press release, the AFP said soldiers of the 35th Infantry Battalion were scouring a forested area in Bungkaong village when they spotted five to 10 armed bandits at around 7:20 a.m.

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‘March of saints’ offers alternative to trick-or-treat in parishes

While children in many neighborhoods took part in trick-or-treating on the eve of All Saints' Day, those in some parishes participated in an alternative activity: the "march of saints."

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UK warns of heightened terror threat, reiterates caution on travel to parts of Mindanao

The United Kingdom over the weekend reiterated its advice to its nationals in the Philippines against travel to some parts of Mindanao as it warned of a heightened threat of terrorist attack "globally."

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CBCP social action arm sets up 1,600 houses for Yolanda survivors

At least 1,600 houses in nine dioceses have been built with help from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' social arm National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA).

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Cayetano: Binay scheme ‘Mafia-like’

Vice President Jejomar Binay may face another plunder complaint over the “systematic” and “Mafia-like” way he and his family allegedly hold on to their supposed illegal riches, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday.

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No terror threat for Undas –military

The military on Friday said it has not monitored any threat during the All Saints' and All Souls' Day holidays, where thousands are expected to flock to cemeteries and the provinces to visit their departed loved ones.

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Sandiganbayan acquits former Zambo del Sur town mayor, six others

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted a former mayor of Lapuyan town in Zamboanga del Sur and six others from graft charges.

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Alan Cayetano dares opposition solons to cross-examine Mercado

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday dared the opposition to have minority bloc senators cross examine former Makati City Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado and other witnesses against Vice President Jejomar Binay if it thought the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee had been unfair to the opposition leader.

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PNoy pays final respects to ex-Senator Flavier

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday paid his final respects to former Senator and Health secretary Juan Flavier, who passed away Thursday afternoon.

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Review of Cheaper Medicines Law implementation sought

A former lawmaker on Friday called for the review of the implementation of the Cheaper Medicines Law, saying more drugs should be covered by it.

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PNoy lowers real estate taxes for IPPs

With a looming power shortage next year, President Benigno Aquino III on Friday ordered the easing of real property taxes for independent power producers (IPPs) operating under build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Alan Cayetano: Tiu could also be laundering money for Binays

Aside from being an alleged dummy of Vice President Jejomar Binay, businessman Antonio Tiu could also be laundering money for the second highest official of the land, Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday.

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Govt making sure Laude slay case won’t be dismissed – Palace

The Philippine government is making sure that the murder complaint against a US Marine who allegedly killed Filipina transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude will not be dismissed, a Malacañang spokesperson said Friday.

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Sueselbeck’s deportation a ‘win-win’ for German, military—AFP spokesperson

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said the order of the Bureau of Immigrations to deport Marc Sueselbeck, fiancé of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, is a "win-win" situation for both parties.

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‘Huwag magtatampo,’ Cardinal Tagle asks groups vying to meet Pope Francis in PHL

Amid numerous request for an audience with Pope Francis when he visits the Philippines in January 2015, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Thursday asked groups to understand that not all of them may be accommodated.

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Traffic getting heavy on parts of NLEX as Undas exodus peaks

Traffic grew heavy on parts of the North Luzon Expressway as the yearly exodus for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) began to peak before noon Friday.

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Laude’s German fiancĂ© to leave PHL on Nov. 1

Marc Sueselbeck, fiancé of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, is set to leave the Philippines on Saturday, two days after the Bureau of Immigration issued a deportation order against him.

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Erap visits FPJ tomb at Manila North Cemetery

Former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada on Friday visited the tomb of his close friend, actor Fernando Poe Jr., at the Manila North Cemetery.

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Senate panel urges Ombudsman to expedite probe on Purisima

A Senate panel has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to expedite the resolution of the complaints filed against PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima to ensure the integrity of the police force.

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SC shortens Oct. 31 work day in courts by 30 more minutes

The Supreme Court shortened by 30 more minutes the work day for courts nationwide for Friday, the eve of Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days).

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Bettor wins P46.578M in Superlotto draw

A lotto bettor is now nearly P50 million richer, after winning the jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's Superlotto 6/49 draw Thursday night.

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UP Diliman info office inaccessible online until Nov. 3

The University of the Philippines' Diliman campus information office may be inaccessible until after Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days).

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Bells in 50k churches to ring on Yolanda anniversary Nov. 8

Bells in as many as 50,000 churches nationwide will ring simultaneously on Nov. 8 to mark the first anniversary of super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said Thursday.

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2 suspected Kiram followers shot dead in Sabah —report

Two men believed to be followers of the late Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III were gunned down in Sabah on Thursday, Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported.

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COA testimony was on irregularities, not direct evidence in ‘pork’ scam – Ombudsman

It is misleading to say that the Commission on Audit did not find direct evidence to prove that Sen. Jinggoy Estrada benefited from the pork barrel scam, the Office of the Ombudsman said Thursday.

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Youth representative calls on Drilon to answer raps ‘conclusively’

The lawmaker who alleged that the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) was pricier than the iconic Bird’s Nest in Beijing on Thursday urged Senate President Franklin Drilon to “conclusively explain” before the Office of the Ombudsman his alleged involvement in the P700-million construction project.

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Juan Flavier's remains to lie in state at UP Diliman

The remains of former senator Juan Flavier, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 79, will lie in state at the Church of the Risen Lord at the Diliman campus of University of the Philippines Diliman. Members of the public can attend the wake from Friday morning until Monday afternoon.

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Palace declares half-day work in govt offices on Oct. 31

Malacañang on Thursday declared half-day work in government offices on Friday, October 31.

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Miriam says goodbye to ‘best friend’ Flavier

Colleagues and friends took to social media Thursday evening to sympathize with the family of the late former Health Secretary and Senator Juan Flavier.

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Public warned vs. fake priests blessing tombs

People going to the cemeteries for All Souls' and All Saints' Days have been warned against fake priests offering to bless the tombs of their departed loved ones for a fee.

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Ex-ally: Document signed by Elenita Binay shows ownership of Rosario property

Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado on Thursday presented to the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee a document that supposedly proved that the Vice President Jejomar Binay and his family were the real owners of a controversial farm estate in Rosario, Batangas.

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Jinggoy dares Guingona, Blue Ribbon panel to probe Drilon

Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday dared the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate the allegation against Senate President Franklin Drilon with the same enthusiasm as in the case of Vice President Jejomar Binay if it was committed to ensuring the accountability of public officers.

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Party-list lawmakers clash over VP Binay at news forum

What was supposed to be an exchange of views the controversies hounding Vice President Jejomar Binay ended in a shouting match between two lawmakers at a news forum on Thursday.

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Ombudsman may ask SC to disallow opening of Luy’s bank accounts

The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday said it might ask the Supreme Court to prevent the Sandiganbayan 5th division from opening the bank accounts of Benhur Luy and other witnesses in the supposed multi-billion anomaly.

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VP Binay’s camp wants Mercado’s testimonies stricken off record

The camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay on Thursday urged the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee investigating irregularities linked to him to strike out from its records all the testimonies of former Makati vice mayor Ernesto Mercado.

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House OKs bill barring bus stops from charging passengers for toilet use

Passengers may heave a sigh of relief after the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill prohibiting companies from collecting fees for the use of toilets and other sanitary facilities in bus stops and terminals.

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Cabinet execs dragged in Iloilo center issue for ‘media mileage’ – Palace

Cabinet officials are only being dragged in the alleged overpricing of the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) so that the issue will get more attention from the media, a Malacañang official said Thursday.

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Prosecutors see more delays in Ampatuan bail hearing

The camp of the main suspects in the high-profile Maguindanao massacre case has been accused of trying to further delay the bail proceedings after the new defense lawyer asked the court to defer the hearings until December.

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Ombudsman justifies motion to secure Bong Revilla’s assets

The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday justified its decision to file a motion seeking to secure the assets of Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., one of the senators charged in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam.

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Binay daughter’s Instagram posts used as evidence in Senate probe

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday presented photos posted on Instagram by Vice President Jejomar Binay's youngest daughter as evidence backing that Binay is the real owner of a sprawling farm estate in Rosario, Batangas.

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PNoy didn’t axe DOH chief Ona – Palace

Health Secretary Enrique Ona is not being eased out of the Cabinet, a Malacañang spokesperson said Thursday.

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House gives human rights victims until May 2015 to file claims

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure extending the period for the filing of claims by victims of human rights violations during the Marcos regime from November 2014 to May next year.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Itinerary for Pope Francis’ 2015 PHL visit to be released later this year

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle on Thursday said the itinerary for the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines in January 2015 will be released later this year, following a visit from representatives of the Vatican.

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Youth solon wants House to probe expensive funeral, burial services

Two days before All Saints Day, a lawmaker has asked Congress to investigate the local death care industry amid reports that some funeral parlors offer substandard but pricey burial services.

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SC inches closer to resolving JPEPA petition

The Supreme Court has gone a step closer to resolving a six-year-old petition seeking to stop the implementation of the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).

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Audio tape of VP Binay claiming Batangas property submitted to Senate

The audio recording of the interview in which Vice President Jejomar Binay admitted owning the Batangas farm estate was submitted to the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee now looking into allegations of hidden wealth against the country's second highest official.

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VFA an imperfect but necessary agreement, DFA chief says

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario admitted Thursday that there are flaws in the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and United States, but said abrogating it at this time would interrupt the two allies’ ongoing defense cooperation.

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Quit with the delaying tactics, Bong Revilla tells prosecution

Detained Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla on Thursday appealed to government lawyers to stop delaying the proceeding of his bail hearing.

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DOH chief goes on leave due to health reasons

Health Secretary Enrique Ona has gone on leave "for health reasons," Undersecretary Janette Garin said Thursday.

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DAR chief: Batangas property leased, not owned, by Tiu

Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes on Thursday faced a Senate panel seeking to unmask the real owner of a sprawling farm estate in Batangas province being linked to Vice President Jejomar Binay.

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‘Key witness’ Laureano faces contempt, detention over failure to attend Senate probe

For failing to attend the Senate hearing on the alleged overpricing in the construction of the Makati City Hall Building II and other corruption allegations, Laureano Gregorio, believed to be a key witness in the alleged ill-gotten wealth of Vice President Jejomar Binay, may be held in contempt and face detention.

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DOH on code white for Undas starting Friday

Hospitals and health development centers nationwide will be on Code White alert starting Friday, Oct. 31, for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days), the Department of Health said Thursday.

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Sandiganbayan junks Jinggoy’s request to visit departed kin on Nov. 1

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Thursday denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada's request for a five-hour furlough to visit his departed relatives and friends on November 1.

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Arbitration ruling on sea row with China may come early 2016 – DFA chief

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Thursday said the Netherlands-based arbitral tribunal may hand down a ruling on the Philippines' complaint against China’s massive claim in the disputed South China Sea by the first quarter of 2016.

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Tiu submits 1-page document to prove ownership of Batangas property linked to VP Binay

Despite repeated requests to submit documents proving his ownership of the 350-hectare property in Rosario, Batangas, businessman Antonio Tiu submitted Thursday morning only a one-page agreement between him and the alleged former owner Laureano Gregorio Jr.

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BI issues deportation order vs. Sueselback, bars him from returning to PHL

The Bureau of Immigration has issued a deportation order against Marc Sueselbeck, fiancé of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, allowing the German national to finally leave the Philippines and return to Germany.

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Leaving home for the cemetery this Undas? Heed these tips from PNP

Filipinos leaving home to spend Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) at the cemeteries this weekend may want to heed six tips from the Philippine National Police on how to secure their homes.

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AFP won’t stop Laude fiancĂ© from leaving PHL, but still wants him banned

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it will no longer pursue a case that will prevent Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiancĂ© of slain transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude, from leaving the Philippines.

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Comelec: Voter registration suspended Oct. 31. to Nov. 2

The voter registration for the 2016 elections will be suspended during the Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days), the Commission on Elections said Thursday.

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UNA execs barred from Senate probe on Makati building

Saying they were not invited, the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee on Thursday prevented two allies of Vice President Jejomar Binay from participating in the resumption of the hearing probing the alleged overpricing in the construction of the Makati City Hall Building II.

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Church destroyed by Yolanda to get P13M reconstruction grant from USA

A church destroyed by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) almost one year ago will benefit from a $300,000 (P13 million) grant from the United States government.

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Listed owners of parts of Batangas property have VP Binay ties

A map and documents from a group supporting former Makati vice mayor Ernesto Mercado identify different owners of parts of the Batangas property purportedly owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay. The listed owners, according to GMA News Research, have links to the vice president.

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Warning out on fake priests at cemeteries

Filipinos going to cemeteries to remember their dearly departed this Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) may have to be wary of scammers disguised as priests.

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De Lima: DOJ to expedite legal opinion on land dispute between PCMC, NHA

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Wednesday assured the public that the Department of Justice would speed up preparing a legal opinion on a land dispute between the National Housing Authority and the Philippine Children's Medical Center.

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Senate panel wants age ceiling for SK raised from 17 years old to 24 years old

The Senate committee on local government has proposed raising the upper limit of the age range qualification for Sangguniang Kabataan posts from the current 15 to 17 years old to 15 to 24 years old.

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Almost a year after typhoon, PNoy OKs Yolanda rehab master plan 

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday approved the P170.9-billion master plan to rebuild areas devastated by supertyphoon Yolanda, almost a year after the powerful weather disturbance hit parts of central Philippines.

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AFP readies complaint vs. Laudes’ lawyer Harry Roque 

The Army will file a complaint against lawyer Harry Roque for allegedly encouraging German national Marc Sueselbeck, the fiancĂ© of slain transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude, to enter a restricted area in Camp Aguinaldo where the American suspect US Marine Pfc. Joseph Pemberton is being detained.

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House starts hearing on SIM card registration

Lawmakers and telecommunications firms on Wednesday took another step toward finally stopping those annoying and potentially text scams that plague more than 80 million mobile phone users.

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Solon hits Palace, DFA over ‘nonsensical’ statements on VFA  

A minority lawmaker on Wednesday criticized Malacañang and the Department of Foreign Affairs for their “nonsensical” comments regarding the review of the country's Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States.

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Amid allegations of corruption, VP Binay to air three ads

Three advertisements featuring Vice President Jejomar Binay are set to be released soon, United Nationalist Alliance interim president and Navotas City Rep. Tobias “Toby” Tiangco confirmed on Wednesday.

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LTFRB allows 656 NCR buses to ply Undas routes

“Out of 896 units that applied for special permit, only 656 units were recommended for approval, 240 were denied for (a number of) reasons,” the PNA quoted LTFRB chairman Winston Ginez as saying.

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Army official ordered relieved for the second time in a month

An Army official who has been ordered relieved from his post has been given a new position in the AFP Medical Center — only to be relieved again.

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‘I’m excited’ to debate Trillanes, says VP Binay

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday said he is "excited" for the upcoming debate between him and vocal critic Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.

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Trader Antonio Tiu yet to submit proof he owns Batangas property – Koko

Businessman Antonio Tiu has yet to submit to the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee the documents to prove his ownership of the farm estate in Rosario, Batangas which has been alleged to belong to Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senator Aquilino Pimentel III said Wednesday.

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House panel approves fair competition, anti-trust bills

A national policy prohibiting agreements that discourage business competition and other unfair trade practices is closer to becoming a law after hurdling the House Appropriations committee

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Increase in number of hungry Pinoys could’ve been higher—DSWD

The increase in the number of Filipinos who claimed to have gone hungry over the past three months doesn't mean that the government's anti-poverty efforts were ineffective, Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman said Wednesday.

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Govt eyes filtering system vs. online child abuse

A filtering system to control children's access to undesirable content on the Internet will soon be put in place through a joint effort by the government and telecommunication companies, according to Justice Assistant Secretary Geronimo Sy, head of the DOJ Office of Cybercrime, on Wednesday.

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De Lima takes over supervision of Maguindanao massacre case

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima has taken on the task of supervising prosecutor in the nearly five-year-old trial of the accused in the Maguindanao massacre case.

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House minority vows to oppose passage of P2.6-T national budget for 2015

The 19-member minority bloc in the House of Representatives is bent on opposing the passage of the P2.6-trillion 2015 national budget over its supposedly questionable definition of savings and the accommodation of the errata submitted by the Department of Budget and Management.

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Despite dip in world ratings, PHL still Asia’s No. 1 in gender equality

The Philippines remains on top of the gender equality game in Asia, with the country being the only nation in Asia and the Pacific that has fully closed the gender gap in both education and health, according to the Global Gender Gap 2014 report of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

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PHL-China sea row won’t be tackled in APEC summit in Beijing

The Philippines' territorial dispute with China will not be tackled during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing next month.

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Drilon on raps over alleged overpriced Iloilo center: Baseless, malicious

Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the criminal charges filed against him in connection with the alleged overpricing in the construction of a convention center project in Iloilo has no basis and was done with malice.

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VP Binay willing to explain before Catholic bishops

While Vice President Jejomar Binay is yet to decide whether to attend the hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, he has accepted the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ invitation for him to answer before Catholic leaders the allegations hurled against him and members of his family.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

PNoy to further explain why he rejected second term – Palace exec

President Benigno Aquino III will further explain why he closed his doors on seeking a second term, his spokesman said Wednesday.

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House panel OKs creation of oversight committee on socialized, low-cost housing

A resolution creating an oversight committee to review and assess the implementation of the government’s socialized and low-cost housing loan restructuring program has recently been approved by the House committee on Housing and Urban Development.

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More than 50,000 civilians to assist police for Undas security

The Philippine National Police will field about 50,000 barangay security officers and civilian volunteers to help law enforcement during the All Saints' Day weekend (Undas).

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Drilon, DOT Sec. Jimenez, DPWH Sec. Singson face raps over alleged overpriced Iloilo convention center

Former Iloilo Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada, Jr. has filed charges against Senate President Franklin Drilon, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., and Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson in connection with the alleged overpricing of the construction of a convention center project in Iloilo.

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Senate blue ribbon formally invites VP Binay to Makati Building II probe

The Senate blue ribbon committee on Wednesday formally invited Vice President Jejomar Binay to attend its hearing on the alleged overpricing in the construction of the Makati City Hall Building II and corruption allegations against the former Makati mayor on November 6, Thursday.

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Road reblocking, number coding for provincial buses lifted at Undas weekend

To ease traffic during the yearly exodus for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is lifting the number coding for provincial buses starting Thursday.

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Sandiganbayan allows opening of Benhur Luy’s bank accounts

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has allowed with finality the opening of the bank accounts of pork barrel scam primary whistleblower Benhur Luy and the other witnesses in the supposed multi-billion anomaly.

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DTI monitors Undas, Noche Buena products; one supermarket found exceeding SRP

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Monday monitored prices of basic and prime goods including common products during Filipinos observance of All Souls' and All Saints' Day. They found one supermarket selling some Noche Buena items above suggested retail prices.

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122 health workers undergo three-day anti-Ebola training course

A first batch of personnel government hospitals from all over the country is undergoing specialized training on Ebola measures from six international experts, GMA News' "24 Oras" newscast reported on Tuesday.

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PAGCOR to finance construction of P2B-worth of classrooms

State-run gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will finance the construction of 1,500 classrooms, worth P2 billion, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday.

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Napoles controls fake NGOs, witness insists at Sandiganbayan

A former employee of Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind of the pork barrel fund scam, on Tuesday recounted before the Sandiganbayan how the businesswoman had a direct control over fake non-government organizations (NGOs).

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Senate sub-committee to summon former owners of ‘Hacienda Binay’

The Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee is set to summon the previous owners of properties that compose part of the alleged estate of Vice President Jejomar Binay in Rosario, Batangas

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Revilla says he’ll give up all of his wealth if it’s proven ill-gotten

Detained Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr on Tuesday said he is willing to give up his entire fortune if the prosecution can prove that his riches were ill-gotten.

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Laude’s mom to PNoy: Bakit ka nagbibingi-bingihan?

The mother of slain transgender woman Jennifer Laude on Tuesday slammed President Benigno Aquino III for remaining silent on the case against US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, the suspect in her child's death.

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Erice: UNA behind Oplan Nognog, Oplan Maligno

An administration stalwart on Tuesday claimed that the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) itself hatched the purported demolition plan “Oplan Nognog” to stop Vice President Jejomar Binay's recent ratings slide.

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Grace Poe: Pro-poor stance in honor of FPJ not for 2016 run

Saying she just wanted to honor her late father in pushing for the welfare of poor, Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday reiterated her earlier pronouncements that she had no plans of seeking the presidency in 2016.

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October 31 a working day, says Palace

Malacañang on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of President Benigno Aquino III declaring October 31, Friday, as a non-working holiday.

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Grace Poe to recommend further probe on Purisima’s ‘riches’

Inconsistencies in his testimony and lack of proper documents led Sen. Grace Poe to believe there is a discrepancy between Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima’s source of income and his acquired properties.

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Belmonte says House to pass P2.6-T budget on Wednesday

The House of Representatives is set to pass the P2.6-trillion national budget for 2015 on Wednesday despite the demand of two progressive lawmakers to again subject the appropriations bill to more debates because of the purported multibillion-peso worth of amendments the executive has proposed.

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Allegations against our family just part of politics – Elenita Binay

Former Makati Mayor Elenita Binay, wife of Vice President Jejomar Binay, on Tuesday dismissed the allegations against their family as part of politics.

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Palace reminds solons: PNoy wants VFA continued

A Malacañang spokesperson on Tuesday reminded administration lawmakers that President Benigno Aquino III wants the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States continued.

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Roxas thanks Erap for saying he’s not behind demolition job against VP Binay

Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas on Tuesday thanked former President and now incumbent Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada for saying he is not behind a supposed demolition job against Vice President Jejomar Binay.

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VP Binay ready for the debate with Trillanes –spokesman

There is no backing out for Vice President Jejomar Binay in his debate with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who has accused him of corruption, his spokesman said Tuesday.

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Coast guard: 4K liters heavy fuel leaked from Sual power plant; charges eyed vs plant operators

The Philippine Coast Guard is eyeing charges against the operator of the Sual power plant, following an oil leak there.

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De Lima: BI to decide Sueselbeck’s voluntary deportation

The Bureau of Immigration has the final say whether to grant German Marc Sueselbeck's request for voluntary deportation, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Tuesday.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Laude family to ask BI to declare Pemberton as ‘undesirable alien’

The family of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude is set to file a motion before the Bureau of Immigration to declare murder suspect US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton as an "undesirable alien."

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No date yet for Binay’s appearance in Building II probe –Guingona

The Senate blue ribbon committee has yet to set a date for the hearing allowing Vice President Jejomar Binay to personally answer the corruption allegations being hurled against him.

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PNoy shuts down possibility of second term: ‘It’s not the right solution’

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday shut down the possibility of seeking a second term.

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Sueselbeck on possible ban in PHL: Worst punishment for ‘stupid thing’

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiancé of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, has filed a motion for voluntary deportation in connection with the undesirability case filed against him before the Bureau of Immigration. "Worst punishment they can do is to ban me permanently," Sueselbeck said. "What else do they want from me? I am not charged for any crime, it was just a very stupid thing, and I have apologized for it," he added.

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LTO warns vs. illegal use of special, protocol plates

Motorists were warned anew against abusing special and protocol plates, even if it is just to avoid the number coding scheme.

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Sueselbeck asks for voluntary deportation

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiance of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, on Tuesday said he will ask the Bureau of Immigration for voluntary deportation.

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Gov't needs to re-engineer policies on hunger – Sen. Poe

Senator Grace Poe on Monday called for the comprehensive re-engineering of the government’s policies on hunger and malnutrition, given that at least 9.3 million Filipino families considered themselves as “food-poor” and 7.36 million children below the age of five were malnourished.

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Prosecution panel rejects Pemberton motion to reduce charge to homicide

Prosecutors on Monday rejected a motion filed by the camp of US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton seeking to reduce the murder complaint filed against him to homicide, saying it would be premature to do so. "Do not teach us what to do. We will base our resolution on the evidence that we've gathered," Olongapo City Chief Prosecutor Emilie Fe Delos Santos said during the proceedings, which lasted less than an hour.

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Binay daughter linked to aviary inside controversial farm estate

Several birds, including exotic ones, in an aviary inside the sprawling estate in Batangas allegedly owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay are registered under the name of her daughter, Makati Rep. Abigail Binay.

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Sen. Binay confirms membership in Tagaytay Highlands, denies owning home there

Senator Nancy Binay said Monday that she is a member of Tagaytay Highlands but denied owning any unit there.

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Prosecution: Jinggoy’s motion vs. Luy’s testimony ‘lacks merit’

Government prosecutors have asked the Sandiganbayan to deny Senator Jinggoy Estrada's motion asking the court to suppress the use of Benhur Luy's ledger as evidence in the plunder and graft cases filed against him in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam.

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‘Underdog’ Trillanes confident in debate vs. VP Binay

As a former soldier, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV sees himself as the underdog in his forthcoming debate with Vice President Jejomar Binay, whom he is accusing of corruption.

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You’ll meet Pemberton, prosecutor assures Laude family

OLONGAPO CITY — The chief city prosecutor handling the case of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude on Monday assured Laude's family that they will meet the American who was named suspect in the killing.

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DFA tells military to keep mum on Pemberton

Only the Department of Foreign Affairs is authorized to answer questions on US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton, the main suspect in the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, the chief of the armed forces said Monday.

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Palace exec asks VP Binay: Who are you really attacking?

Vice President Jejomar Binay should identify the real target of his criticisms, President Benigno Aquino III's spokesman said Monday.

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Ex-JLN Corp. employee: Jinggoy attends Napoles parties almost every year

A former employee of Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind of the multi-billion pork barrel fund scam, on Monday corroborated the testimony of primary whistleblower Benhur Luy that Senator Jinggoy Estrada was a frequent guest in some of the parties organized by controversial businesswoman.

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Laude kin ask AFP to allow them to see Pemberton

The family of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude on Monday formally asked the military to allow them to see US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton, the suspect in the October 11 killing currently detained in Camp Aguinaldo.

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Despite SWS poll, Palace insists anti-poverty efforts are working 

Malacañang on Monday maintained that the government's anti-poverty measures are working despite a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) showing a rise in the number of Filipinos who consider themselves poor.

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Church remains most trusted PHL institution, government the least – 3rd PHL Trust Index

The Church and the Academe are the most trusted institutions among Filipinos, while Government and Non-Governmental Organizations are the least, according to the latest Philippine Trust Index released Monday by EON Stakeholder Relations.

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Senate to implement Revilla, Cambe suspensions next month

The Senate has decided to implement next month the 90-day suspension orders against Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. and his staff, lawyer Richard Cambe, who are both detained over plunder and graft charges.

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Palace backs Immigration move to bar Sueselbeck from leaving PHL

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) was correct in barring Marc Sueselbeck, German fiancé of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, from leaving the Philippines on Sunday, a Malacañang spokesman said Monday.

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No to revival of death penalty, CBCP reiterates

Saying the death penalty has failed to curb criminality, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines on Monday reiterated its stance against calls to revive capital punishment.

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Govt wants to secure P224M worth of Revilla assets

Government prosecutors on Monday filed a motion seeking to secure the assets of Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. equivalent to the amounts of kickbacks he allegedly received from the supposed multi-billion pork barrel fund scam.

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Unliquidated cash advances of govt agencies reach P10B – COA

The unliquidated cash advances of government agencies in 2013 ballooned to some P10 billion, about 25 times the amount recorded the previous year, the Commission on Audit (COA) found.

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Over 50,000 pass teacher licensure exams –PRC

A total of 25,301 elementary teachers out of 70,786 examinees (35.74%) and 26,767 secondary teachers out of 77,803 examinees (34.40%) passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T.) given last August 17, 2014, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday.

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Oplans Nognog, Maligno just ‘political noise’ —Palace

Malacañang described on Monday supposed campaigns to discredit possible presidential candidates for the 2016 polls, such as "Oplan Nognog" and "Oplan Maligno" as "political noise."

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Pemberton snubs prelim probe anew

Suspect US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton was again a no-show at the preliminary investigation on the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude in Olongapo City on Monday.

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Soldier pushed by Laude’s fiance cited by AFP

The soldier who blocked the sister and the German fiance of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude from entering the compound where suspect Joseph Scott Pemberton is being detained last week was cited on Monday for not using force against the two.

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Akbayan Rep. Bello files joint resolution seeking to terminate VFA

Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello on Monday filed a joint resolution calling for the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, claiming the US is using the treaty to evade accountability for the crimes its soldiers are implicated in.

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Steel railings set up anew outside Olongapo venue of Laude preliminary probe

Steel railings were again placed outside the Olongapo City Hall of Justice hours before the resumption of the preliminary investigation into the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Some commuters in Cebu reported stranded due to protest caravan

Some commuters in Cebu were reported stranded Monday morning due to a protest caravan by militant public transport drivers and operators.

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Avoid carrying too much baggage, Coast Guard advises Undas travelers

Filipinos taking sea vessels to their home provinces for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) were advised Monday to avoid carrying too much baggage for the trip.

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Militant transport groups start protest in NCR, Cebu

Militant transport groups in parts of Metro Manila and Cebu started early Monday their protest actions against a joint admimistrative order imposing heavier penalties on colorums and other traffic violations.

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12.1M families consider themselves poor – SWS Q3 poll

A third quarter 2014 survey taken by pollster Social Weather Stations estimated that around 12.1 million families considered themselves poor.

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PHL thanks US Jewish community anew for Yolanda assistance

Philippine officials in the United States over the weekend thanked the Jewish community there anew for their assistance to residents affected by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year.

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Church starts gathering signatures for people's initiative vs. pork barrel

The signature campaign for the people's initiative against pork barrel was launched on Sunday with a sign-up booth set up outside Quiapo Church in Manila.

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Sueselbeck rushed to hospital after being blocked from leaving

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiance of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, was rushed to a hospital Sunday evening after he was barred from leaving the Philippines.

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House bill makes chief justice interim president in case of failed elections

In case of a general failure of national polls, who is supposed to lead the country when the president- and vice president-elect have not yet been proclaimed, and the Senate and House of Representatives have yet to elect their leaders?

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House seen to OK budget on Wednesday despite solon’s threat of going to SC

The chair of the House appropriations committee is determined to have the P2.6-trillion national budget passed by Wednesday despite a progressive lawmaker’s threat to go to the Supreme Court if House leaders block the discussion of the errata inserted in the general appropriations bill (GAB).

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Bar examinees file out of UST as test ends

Some of year's Bar examinees started filing out of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila past 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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De Lima: BI to bar Sueselbeck from leaving PHL

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiance of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, will not be allowed to leave the country because he will have to face deportation proceedings first, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Sunday.

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Government focused on preparations vs. Ebola – Palace

Preparations against Ebola are a top priority for government, a Malacañang spokesman said Sunday in light of concern that the virus might reach the country.

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Palace: Govt agencies have started preparing for Undas

Government agencies have started preparing for the yearly exodus of Filipinos to the provinces to be with their families for the traditional observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Laude fiancé leaving PHL Sunday evening

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiancé of slain transgender Filipino woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, may leave the country before immigration authorities have a chance to deport him.

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Amid Vatican’s openness toward gays, bishop maintains unchastity wrong

Amid the Vatican's more open attitude toward gays, a Catholic priest in Mindanao maintained impure deeds and thoughts are still sinful, a Mindanao-based bishop reminded the faithful.

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Group warns vs. toxic candles for Undas

With just over a week to go before Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days), an ecological group warned the public against using toxic candles – such as imported Chinese candles with metal wicks – in paying respects to their dearly departed.

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Examinees flock to UST for final Bar Exam day

Examinees filed into the University of Santo Tomas campus in Manila before 6 a.m. Sunday for the final day of the bar exams.

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Job Opening: Web Graphic Artist

Job Position Needed:  Web Graphic Artist

Key Skills
Adobe Illustrator / Adobe InDesign / Adobe Lightroom / Adobe Photoshop / Corel Draw / Freehand Drawing / Quark Xpress / Web Graphics / Browser Compatibility / CSS / GUI design / W3C Compliancy / Web 2.0 / xHTML / Gimp

Job Description

The Web Graphic Artist will work within the client's marketing team to produce creative and high-quality web design work including web assets, responsive email templates, dynamic email artwork and display banner ads.


Key responsibilities include:
  • Reporting to a full-time designer
  • Working closely with the Digital Marketing Executive to develop creative and original email designs for two brands – Bookworld and Angus & Robertson – and all related web artwork such as banners, pods and landing page designs.
  • Building mobile responsive emails and have strong knowledge of responsive design practices.
  • Producing high-quality work within tight deadlines on a weekly basis while working with brand guidelines, but will also be able to think outside the square to create interesting, fun and eye-catching designs.

If hired, you will be working for the top online book retailer based in Australia. They are known to have over half a million customers and with millions of titles to choose from, including an outstanding selection of Australian and international bestsellers, they always provide great customer service by feeding the imagination of every kind of reader.

Requirements
  • At least 1-3 years of related working experience
  • Has worked both agency and client side (preferably for online retail)
  • Proven design skills
  • Experience as developer and designer - respects both disciplines
  • Expertise on Mac utilizing Adobe CS applications
  • Great sense of typography
  • Comfortable working within brand guidelines
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality within tight deadlines and high volumes
  • Ability to create responsive and modular email templates with the use of media queries
  • Excellent understanding of HTML & CSS with troubleshooting skills - ambitiously solving code hurdles before they become problems
  • Strong knowledge of current mobile/responsive design practices
  • Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree
  • Willing to work at our Mall of Asia site  in Pasay City, Manila on a Day Shift schedule

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‘Oplan Maligno’ underway to discredit Roxas, boost VP Binay's ratings, Erice warns

Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice on Saturday said Oplan Maligno — campaign to bolster Vice President Jejomar Binay's political standing — is underway.

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CBCP meets with whistleblowers in alleged Makati City corruption

Some members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have met with seven whistleblowers in alleged corruption in Makati City during the administration of Jejomar Binay, now vice president of the Philippines.

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CBCP: Replace life imprisonment with ‘indefinite’ prison terms

Citing Pope Francis' call to end life imprisonment, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is pushing for the replacement of life terms with "indefinite" prison terms.

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Erap open to political alliance with Arroyo

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said Saturday that he has buried the hatchet and is now open to forming a political alliance with Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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Palace: Agencies working to ensure orderly ‘Undas’

Malacañang on Saturday assured the public government agencies are making preparations to ensure an orderly Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) this coming week.

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Palace: Ebola preps in place for balikbayans during holidays

Health authorities are prepared to undertake proper screening and quarantine processes for overseas Filipino workers returning for the holidays from countries where Ebola Virus Disease cases have been recorded.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Guard ‘pushed’ by Laude’s fiancĂ© gets kudos from AFP chief

Armed Forces of the Philippines' Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr lauded a non-commissioned officer who was deployed to guard US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, suspect in the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude in Olongapo City last October 11.

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Group asks cemeteries to reduce waste at Undas

An ecological group appealed to cemeteries to reduce their waste generation during Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days).

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P87-M compensation for Tubbataha Reef damage not enough — militant group

Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on Saturday said the P87 million reported compensation of the United States government for the damage of the Tubbataha reef due to the grounding of minesweeper USS Guardian a year ago is not enough.

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Palace: US payment for Tubbataha damage in documentation stage

The agreement by the United States to pay an P87-million fine for the damage caused by the minesweeper USS Guardian on Tubbataha Reef in 2013 is in the documentation stage, Malacañang said Saturday.

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PNoy urged: Certify as urgent resolution to extend application for HR violations claims

An alliance of human rights groups on Friday urged President Benigno Aquino III to immediately act and certify as urgent a joint resolution seeking to extend the deadline for the filing of claims of Martial Law victims.

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Palace: Proper procedures to be followed in deporting Laude BF

Malacañang on Saturday assured the public the proper procedures will be followed in the prospective deportation of the German fiance of slain transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude.

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List of flights canceled due to bad weather

At least four flights were canceled on Saturday morning due to bad weather conditions, the Department of Transportation and Communications said.

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DOLE reminds employers of All Saints’ Day wage rules

The Department of Labor and Employment on Friday reminded employers to comply with the pay rules for All Saints' Day, November 1.

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Customs Bureau seizes 268 'Viagra' tablets sent through mail

The Bureau of Customs said Friday that Customs officers had seized 268 anti-impotence tablets illegally brought into the country from the United States through the mail.

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Customs Bureau seizes 268 'Viagra' tablets sent through mail

The Bureau of Customs said Friday that Customs officers had seized 268 anti-impotence tablets illegally brought into the country from the United States through the mail.

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Local Job Opening: Graphic Designer (GD01)

Job Position:  Graphic Designer (GD01)
Emapta - Philippines
 
Job Description
EMAPTA is looking for a Graphic Designer who will create design solutions that have a high visual impact. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time and deadlines.

Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain marketing and operational materials
• Design and develop layouts for web including wireframes and graphics
• Create lay-out of marketing collateral and advertising through both traditional and new media for marketing promotions, product and content
• Create Final Artwork for suppliers for printed media
• Coordinate with different departments and clients 


Requirements
• Proven commercial design experience
• Strong portfolio of digital design work for web and print
• Strong Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator skills
• Has knowledge in HTML and CSS is a plus
• Ability to create visually stunning and professional imagery for web and print campaigns
• Experience in graphic design for websites, web applications and mobile devices
• Strong English language and communication skills
• Agile development understanding
• Ability to produce print ready artwork (not essential)
• Must be able to work well in a team or autonomously
• Tertiary qualification required
• Must have an eye for detail 


Small Private Above all, we offer a fun, dynamic and highly professional working environment where we provide you with the training, skills and international exposure to become a more powerful player in the global economy!


Please email your CV to apply@emapta.com with the subject " EMAPTA Applicant" 


Job Source:  Indeed

BSP ill-equipped to store, preserve confiscated Marcos paintings

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has asked the Sandiganbayan to allow the transfer of 15 paintings, seized recently as part of the ill-gotten wealth of the family of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, to another facility.

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Tiu may face obstruction of justice, tax evasion charges – Cayetano

Businessman Antonio Tiu could be charged with obstruction of justice and tax evasion if it is shown that he covering up Vice President Jejomar Binay's ownership of the 350-hectare property in Rosario, Batangas.

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Maguindanao massacre case: De Lima ‘considering’ removing Baraan from prosecution team

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has admitted being torn between warring members of the prosecution in the almost five-year Maguindanao massacre case.

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PNoy prays for peace, solution to greed in JIL anniversary

Even in his prayers, President Benigno Aquino III does not forget the greedy and the power hungry. During the anniversary gathering of the Jesus is Lord (JIL) religious movement, Aquino, who had expressed openness for a second term as President, concluded his speech with a prayer for solutions to the country's problems, including hunger, poverty and persons who are hungry for power.

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Job Openings: Web Designer

Job Position:  Web Designer

COSMOTECH PHILS., INC. - Makati
  • Design and develop web application that specializes on the front-end or user interface aspect
  • Collaborate with the lead developers, testers and project managers during the design and development phase
Bachelor’s Degree
Arts, Design, Creative Multimedia, IT, Computer Science

Skills Required:
CSS/Javascript, JQUERY/JAVA, ASP.NET, MVC 4
Knowledge in testing tools used in testing web UI/application
Knowledge in cross-browser/platform issues and code solutions
Knowledge in using different frameworks such as Bootstrap, AJAX, AngularJS and others

For more information visit: Indeed

PHL's ‘triple-action plan’ to address, not aggravate South China Sea tension – DFA

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said Friday that the Philippines is trying to address the escalating tension in the West Philippine Sea with its Triple Action Plan (TAP) contrary to the claim of China that it will complicate and aggravate the situation.

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 Laude laid to rest amid cries for justice

Slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude was laid to rest at The Heritage Garden in Olongapo City shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, amid calls for justice by Laude's loved ones.

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Laude funeral procession arrive at Olongapo memorial park

The funeral procession of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude arrived at the Heritage Memorial Park in Olongapo City shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, GMA News' Hadji Rieta said on his Twitter account.

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De Lima: Crime raps, deportation mulled vs. Laude’s German partner

Government authorities are determining whether to press criminal charges against the German partner of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude before having him deported.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

VFA review won’t lead to changes—DFA chief

It is unlikely that the ongoing review of the Visiting Forces Agreement will result in any amendment or renegotiation as some lawmakers wish, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario told a Senate Subcommittee on Finance on Friday.

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Court allows ‘euro general’ Eliseo dela Paz to leave detention for 1 day

The Sandiganbayan has allowed a former high-ranking police official involved in the 2008 PNP "euro generals" controversy to leave his detention for one day.

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LTFRB to hear jeepney fare rollback petition

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board on Friday said it will hear a petition to cut the minimum jeepney fare from P8.50 to P8 in Metro Manila and some provinces.

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Family, friends remember Jeffrey Laude on last night of wake

Nearly two weeks since transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude was found dead in Olongapo City, family and friends relived their memories spent with the victim on the last night of the wake.

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DPWH clears roads leading to provinces for Undas

The Department of Public Works and Highways has started clearing roads leading to the provinces in time for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days).

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Who are the disaster survivors who will meet, dine with Pope Francis?

Who will be the survivors of last year's magnitude-7.2 quake and super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) to dine with Pope Francis when he visits the Philippines in January?

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WATCH: Trillanes calls alleged VP Binay dummy ‘good friend’ at Sunchamp launch

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and businessman Antonio Tiu did not shake hands when the senator inspected the estate in Batangas that Trillanes says belongs to Vice President Jejomar Binay but that Tiu says is his.

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Sueselbeck may be deported but official report needed – Immigration

The Bureau of Immigration can move to deport Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiancé of the late Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, if a complaint is filed against him for climbing into a restricted area in Camp Aguinaldo, the bureau said Thursday.

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Ex-DA chief Yap, Napoles, more lawmakers face graft raps over ‘pork scam’

Investigators of the Office of the Ombudsman have filed new complaints for graft against former Agriculture Secretary and incumbent Bohol Representative Arthur Yap and alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles in connection with the alleged misuse of millions of pesos in lawmakers' Priority Development Assistance Fund allocations.

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MILF members won't automatically be in Bangsamoro police—Ferrer

Members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members will not automatically be absorbed into the Bangsamoro police force, government chief negotiator Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer said on Thursday.

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Burden of proof has shifted to Revilla camp, prosecution says

Government lawyers on Thursday said that Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla's lawyers will now have to work harder to prove their client's innocence.

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KBP finalizing details of Binay-Trillanes debate

The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) is now finalizing details for the one-on-one debate between Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.

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IN PHOTOS:  A tour of the Batangas farm allegedly owned by VP Binay

Members of the media joined the ocular inspection of the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee at Sunchamp Agri-Tourism Park in Rosario, Batangas on Thursday, October 23. Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV led the inspection of the 350-hectare farm allegedly owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay.

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Voter registration suspended in February 2015 to give way for SK polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will suspend for one month next year the ongoing nationwide voter registration to give way for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

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Bong Revilla: Does my wife Lani look like a dummy?

Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. on Thursday defended his wife Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado over allegations of the Anti-Money Laundering Council that she is the owner of a dummy corporation

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China hits PHL’s West Philippine Sea action plan at the UN

China has blasted the Philippines at the United Nations for seeking support for its three-pronged approach in resolving the disputes in the contested South China South territories, which includes the promotion of legal arbitration that Beijing strongly opposes.

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Canadian Embassy in PHL flies flag at half mast for slain soldier

The flag of the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines was flown at half mast Thursday in honor of a corporal who was fatally shot in Ottawa on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Tiu camp on ocular inspection: No media allowed

The camp of businessman Antonio Tiu, who claims ownership of the 350-hectare Batangas property allegedly owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay, originally did not want mediamen to join the ocular inspection being conducted by the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee.

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PNoy didn’t pressure US to transfer Pemberton to Camp Aguinaldo —Palace

President Benigno Aquino III did not exert any pressure on the American government to have US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, the suspect in the killing of Filipina transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, transferred to the Philippine military headquarters, Malacañang said Thursday.

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Trillanes returns to controversial Batangas farm after arrival of ‘owner’

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday decided to return to the 350-hectare property believed owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay in Rosario, Batangas, after businessman Antonio Tiu, who claimed to be the owner of the farm, arrived there.

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Climbing over AFP fence ‘a mistake,’ admits Laude’s fiancĂ©

The fiancé of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude admitted that it was wrong of him to climb over the fence of the Armed Forces headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, where he and the victim's family went on Wednesday to confront the US serviceman named suspect in the killing.

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AFP to take action over ‘misbehavior’ of Laude’s German fiancĂ©

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it will submit a letter to the German Embassy and the Bureau of Immigration over the supposed “misbehavior” of German national Marc Sueselbeck, the fiancĂ© of slain transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude.

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Trillanes barred from entering alleged Binay property in Batangas

ROSARIO, Batangas — The guards at the 350-hectare property here allegedly owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay on Thursday barred Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV from entering its premises.

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US envoy scores ‘media circus’ on Laude case

United States Ambassador Philip Goldberg on Thursday scored what he called a "media circus" involving the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, saying that is not the way to obtain justice.

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Revilla arrived at Sandiganbayan for bail hearing

Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. arrived at the Sandiganbayan Thursday morning for the continuation of his bail hearing in connection with the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam.

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Envoy: US to stick to VFA on Pemberton custody

Amid calls to have US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton – the suspect in the killing of transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude – placed under Philippine custody, the United States will stick to what the Visiting Forces Agreement says on the matter.

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DOH exec gives E.B.O.L.A.  reminders vs Ebola

To remember what to do to prevent the entry of the Ebola Virus Disease, a Department of Health official has drawn up an appropriate list with the acronym EBOLA.

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PHL must demand full custody of Pemberton, militant solons say

The Philippines must still demand full custody of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton even if he has been transferred to a detention facility inside Camp Aguinaldo, a progressive lawmaker said Wednesday.

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AFP warns violators of camp rules may face ban

"Military camps are restricted area. Climbing our perimeter fence by civilians and even military personnel is not tolerable," a spokesman of Armed Forces of the Philippines said after the sister and fiance of slain Filipino transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude forcibly entered the detention facility of the US Marine suspected of killing Laude.

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Houses extends deadline on filing of claims by victims of rights violations

The House of Representatives approved on second reading Wednesday a Joint Resolution extending by six months the period for the filing of claims by victims of human rights violations during the Marcos regime.

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Govt asks SC to lift TRO on BIR, SEC rules on stock trading disclosures

The government, through the Office of the Solicitor General, has asked the Supreme Court to lift a restraining order that stopped the government from requiring stock brokers, bankers and fund managers from disclosing stock payments, dividends and other "sensitive personal information" about investors and their trading accounts.

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Ex-Makati vice mayor Bobby Brillante asks Ombudsman to re-open Binay graft case

A former Makati City official has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to revisit the case he filed against Vice President Jejomar Binay more than 10 years ago.

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UNA to LP: Prove you’re not using DAP funds for Binay ‘demolition’ job

The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) on Wednesday suggested that the Liberal Party used funds from the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) to fund the purported demolition job against Vice President Jejomar Binay.

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Alleged Binay dummy files P4-M defamation case vs. Trillanes

The businessman who is accused of being the dummy or front of Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday filed a P4-million defamation case against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a television report said.

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PNoy not keen on going to Laude’s wake

President Benigno Aquino III isn't keen on dropping by the wake of slain Filipina transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Miriam eyes new resolution vs. VFA

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is eyeing to file a resolution seeking either renegotiation or termination of the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States following the killing of a Filipino transgender woman allegedly by an American soldier in Olongapo City.

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Pemberton thought Laude and I were real women—Barbie

Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude's killer apparently had an intense anger towards the victim, a police investigator told the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Wednesday.

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Senate panel to inspect alleged Binay farm in Batangas 

The Senate blue ribbon subcommittee is set to conduct an ocular inspection on the 350-hectare property in Rosario, Batangas allegedly owned by Vice President Jejomar Binay Thursday morning.

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Jinggoy says Benhur’s testimony is ‘illegal’

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division to suppress the use of Benhur Luy's ledger as evidence in the plunder and graft cases filed against him in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam.

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Roxas denies hand in alleged oplan to wreck VP Binay’s presidential bid

"Panis!" (spoiled food). This is what Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II said when asked to comment on claims he was behind a supposed conspiracy to derail Vice President Jejomar Binay's bid for the presidency.

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Laude’s family goes to Camp Aguinaldo to confront Pemberton

Relatives of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude arrived at Camp Aguinaldo on Wednesday afternoon to see her suspected killer Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton.

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Binay dares Trillanes to a debate; senator accepts

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Tuesday night challenged Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to a one-on-one debate anytime outside the Senate. The senator has accepted.

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De Lima: PHL working to get custody of Pemberton

Even after his transfer to a detention facility inside Camp Aguinaldo, the Philippine government is working to get custody over US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

3 of 6 Sunchamp board members linked to VP Binay

Three of the six members of the board of Sunchamp Real Estate Development Corporation, which claims ownership over the 350-hectare property in Rosario, Batangas, were lawyers linked with Vice President Jejomar Binay, particularly his daughter.

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Laude’s kin wants to see Pemberton: ‘Why did you kill our sister?’

The family of the slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude wants to see the US Marine suspected of killing the victim after Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton was transferred from a US vessel to a detention facility in Camp Aguinaldo.

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De Lima: PHL to appeal Amalilio’s extradition

The Philippine government will try to appeal the Malaysian government's decision to withdraw its consent on having Aman Futures founder and suspect in the alleged P12-billion investment scam Manuel Amalilio extradited to the Philippines to face syndicated estafa charges.

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Pemberton custody remains with US, says embassy

The United States retains custody of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton despite his transfer to the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, the US Embassy in Manila said Wednesday.

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Senate panel: Without TCT Tiu does not own Batangas estate

As far as the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee is concern, businessman Antonio Tiu may not be considered as the real owner of a vast property in Rosario, Batangas for the very reason that he does not have the transfer certificate title under his name.

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Jeffrey Laude not a sex worker, sister says

The sister of slain Filipina transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude on Wednesday belied observations that the victim was a sex worker.

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With Pemberton transferred, USS Peleliu cleared to leave PHL

Following the transfer of Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton, suspect in the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey Laude, to Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, the US warship he was detailed to has been cleared to leave the Philippines.

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PNoy: I can defend myself from lawsuits after my term

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday expressed confidence that he can defend himself from possible lawsuits once he ends his term in June 2016.

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PNoy assures: Pemberton won’t be treated with kid gloves

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday said that US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, the suspect in the killing of Filipina transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, is not be treated with kid gloves.

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PNoy: Expect ‘significant accomplishments’ in campaign vs. Abu Sayyaf

President Benigno Aquino on Wednesday said the public can expect "significant accomplishments" in the government's campaign against the Abu Sayyaf bandit group in the coming weeks.

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PNoy counters VP Binay’s camp: ‘I didn’t offer to help’

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday categorically denied offering help to Vice President Jejomar Binay on corruption allegations.

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Trillanes accuses VP Binay’s camp of bribing witness in Makati building probe

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday accused the camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay of bribing a potential witness in the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall building II to prevent it from testifying before the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee.

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Miriam Santiago: VFA is a failure

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago on Wednesday called the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States a "failure."

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PNoy: ‘Farfetched’ to junk VFA to stop crime involving Pinoys, Americans

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday said it would be "farfetched" to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States for the purpose of stopping crimes involving Filipinos and Americans.

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Malaysia refuses to extradite Aman Futures’ Amalilio

The Malaysian government has refused to extradite Aman Futures boss Manuel Amalilio to the Philippines, even after the alleged mastermind of the pyramid scam was released from jail there.

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PNoy: PHL ties with China ‘improving’ despite territorial row

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday said the Philippines' ties with China are actually "improving" despite the territorial row between the two countries.

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Senate blue ribbon committee to invite VP Binay to Makati building probe

The Senate blue ribbon committee on Wednesday said it will be inviting Vice President Jejomar Binay to attend the investigation into the alleged overpricing in the construction of the Makati City Hall Building II.

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Trader Antonio Tiu to file defamation charges vs. Trillanes

Businessman Antonio Tiu is set to file defamation charges against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, his lawyer said Wednesday.

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Bilibid inmates seek audience with Pope Francis

Inmates of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City have sought an audience with Pope Francis when he visits the Philippines in January 2015.

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Laude family leaves for Senate hearing on Jennifer’s killing

The family of slain transgender woman Jennifer Laude left their Olongapo City residence early Wednesday to attend a Senate hearing on the incident.

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Pemberton counsel could be preparing to go straight to trial on Laude case – prosecutor

The investigation into the alleged killing of Filipino transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude by US Marine PFC Joseph Scott Pemberton could end soon, with the case then proceeding to trial, if the American serviceman's legal counsel chooses not to submit their counter-affidavit during the preliminary investigation.

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