Coach turned congressman seeks probe on PHL's poor showing at Asian Games

Pampanga Rep. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao — former coach of the national team — has asked Congress to probe the dismal performance of the Philippine team in the 17th Asian Games in South Korea, where it placed 22nd out 37 countries.

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Govt help underway for kin of Pinoy fatalities in Qatar car crash

Government assistance is underway for the families of three of the five Filipinos who were killed in a vehicular accident in Qatar last Monday.

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PNoy to Cabinet execs: Prioritize welfare of Mayon evacuees

President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday directed Cabinet officials to prioritize the welfare of Albay residents who have been evacuated due to the possible eruption of Mayon Volcano.

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PNoy to receive highest honor from Indonesia govt at Bali forum

President Benigno Aquino III is set to receive the highest honor from the Indonesian government at a democracy forum in Bali on Friday.

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Bong Revilla bank records mirror Benhur Luy’s ledger – AMLC

A representative of the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Thursday provided evidence that detained Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. may have engineered a money laundering scheme using funds taken from his pork barrel.

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P3.5-M DAP funds for PNoy's barangay benefits economy, residents – Palace

The release of P3.5 million from the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) to the barangay in Tarlac City where President Benigno Aquino III is registered as a voter can be justified, Malacañang said Thursday.

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Even with new allegations against him, VP Binay to skip Senate inquiry

Vice President Jejomar Binay has no plan to attend the Senate hearing on the allegedly overpriced Makati City Hall Building II saying he would just be humiliated during the proceedings.

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Ombudsman probes Purisima, 11 others over ‘anomalous’ PNP contract

The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday created a panel that will investigate Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima and 11 other ranking police officials in connection with an allegedly anomalous contract the PNP entered into with a courier service in 2011.

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Palace ready to sit down with Church-led group calling for PNoy’s resignation

Malacañang on Thursday expressed willingness to hold a dialogue with members of a multi-sectoral group led by Roman Catholic bishops calling for President Benigno Aquino III's resignation.

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Ex-Senator Pimentel pushes anew for Cha-cha, federalism

Former Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has pushed anew for an amendment in the 1987 Constitution that would pave the way for the formation of a federal government in the Philippines.

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Makati Building II issue starting to get DOJ’s interest

As more and more information are coming out in connection with the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building II, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is becoming more and more interested in taking part in the investigation.

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BI: Secondary inspection, possible quarantine for travelers from West African countries with Ebola-like symptoms

Travelers who arrive in the Philippines from West African countries who show symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease may have to undergo a secondary inspection and possible quarantine, the Bureau of Immigration said Thursday.

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Palace backs NCR police revamp, says govt looking at cops’ performance

Step up anti-crime efforts or pack up. This was Malacañang's message to the police force on Thursday as it supported Interior Secretary Manuel "Mar" Roxas II's decision to sack four Metro Manila police district directors.

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Palace: Raps vs. lawmakers pushed public’s faith in anti-graft drive

Filipinos are more confident in the government's anti-corruption efforts after lawmakers were charged for their alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam, a Malacañang official told reporters on Thursday.

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