LP solon to partymates: Think twice about switching parties

Liberal Party (LP) members who are thinking about moving to another political party should think twice now that Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II moved up in the latest Pulse Asia survey only shows the ruling party will remain in power beyond 2016, an administration ally said Monday.

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PNP internal affairs office unaware it could investigate Purisima

The office tasked to investigate Philippine National Police personnel was unaware that it could can probe the PNP chief.

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No activities monitored after BIFF pledge of allegiance to ISIS – Army official

An Army regional commander maintained Tuesday that they have not monitored any unusual activities after the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and Abu Sayyaf rebels pledged support to the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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DOJ to look into criminal liability of sacked Sandiganbayan Justice Ong

The Department of Justice will check the possible criminal liability of dismissed Sandiganbayan Justice Gregory Ong for his links with Janet Lim-Napoles, who is facing plunder and malversation charges over the P10-B pork barrel fund scam.

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Palace: No hand in newspaper ads calling for PNoy's 2nd term

Malacañang is not behind the full-page advertisements in national newspapers clamoring for a second term for President Benigno Aquino III and trumpeting the fiscal and economic reforms the administration has instituted since taking over the helm of government in 2010, as well as his fight against corruption as the main points why he should be re-elelected come 2016.

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P1.5M only? Grace Poe questions Purisima’s huge discount on Land Cruiser

Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday quizzed Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima’s purchase of a Land Cruiser for only P1.5 million.

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Despite Pulse Asia poll, De Lima remains undecided on 2016 plans

Despite her inclusion in the latest survey on preferred senatorial bets, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima is still undecided on becoming a lawmaker.

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Abad denies LP’s hand in pro-PNoy re-election ad

The ruling Liberal Party has nothing to do with the full-page newspaper ad that was published on Tuesday urging President Benigno Aquino III to seek re-election in 2016, Budget Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad said.

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Palace backs Purisima’s decision to stay as PNP chief

Malacañang on Tuesday backed Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima's decision not to quit his post amid accusations of hidden wealth and irregularities in a construction project inside the national police headquarters.

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NDRRMC: Over 2 million people affected by TS Mario

More than two million people have been affected by Tropical Storm Mario (Fung-Wong) as of Tuesday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

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DOH extends anti-measles campaign

The government's anti-measles campaign has been extended by three days, an official of the Department of Health said Tuesday.

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PHL pushes UN for top-level action for peacekeepers’ security

Following the recent experience of its United Nations peacekeepers there, the Philippines this week called for top-level action for the security of peacekeepers in the Golan Heights area.

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PHL scores ‘expansionist territorial claims’ at UN assembly

The Philippines on Monday (US time) scored China anew for its "expansionist territorial claims," this time before an assembly at the United Nations.

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AFP, PNP begin preparations for Pope's visit

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have already started preparing for Pope Francis's visit to the Philippines in January 2015.

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