VACC asks to join SC case contesting 2013 Senate poll results

The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) and other individuals have asked the Supreme Court that they be allowed to join the plaintiffs of a case which seeks to nullify the proclamation of the 12 senators who won in the 2013 midterm elections.

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Two of three suspected bomb plotters transferred to Camp Karingal

The Philippine National Police has transferred two of three suspected bomb plotters to the headquarters of the Quezon City Police District from Masambong police station in the same city.

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PNoy defends Purisima anew, leaves VP Binay to fend for himself

President Benigno Aquino III once again defended Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima from allegations of amassing hidden wealth.

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Aquino back from Bali Democracy Forum

President Benigno Aquino III returned Friday evening from his trip to Bali in Indonesia where co-chaired the 7th Bali Democracy Forum.

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Australia cautions nationals in PHL on possible bomb attacks

Citing an alert from the United States embassy in Manila, Australia on Friday advised its nationals in the Philippines to take precautions against possible bomb attacks.

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Raps filed vs. PNoy sis, uncle over Luisita ‘incidents’

Farmers from the Hacienda Luisita on Friday filed over a hundred complaints against two of President Benigno Aquino III's relatives, with charges ranging from child abuse to attempted murder.

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2,960 pass Mechanical Engineer Licensure Exam –PRC

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 2,960 out of 3,841 passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination and 32 out of 59 passed the Certified Plant Mechanic Licensure Examination given in Manila, Cebu and Davao this month.

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VP Binay: Coalition with Liberal Party ‘always an option’

Vice President Jejomar Binay brought up Friday the possibility of a coalition between the opposition and the administration party in the 2016 polls.

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Jinggoy’s health condition normal based on MRI results

Senator Jinggoy Estrada is fit to withstand detention and trial, the results of the tests done on him suggest.

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JBC shortlists 6 aspirants for CA post

The Judicial and Bar Council has shortlisted six nominees who would be vying for the post vacated by Court of Appeals Associate Justice Amelita Tolentino.

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With 90 percent of cancer licked: Miriam plans return when Senate session resumes

With 90 percent of her cancer cells already killed by “targeted treatment,” Senator Miriam Santiago on Friday said that she hoped to be in the Senate when Congress resumes its session on October 20.

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PNoy confident of authorities thwarting security threats in NCR – Palace

Malacañang on Friday allayed fears of any possible security threat in Metro Manila after the US Embassy warned its nationals about a potential bomb plot.

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Security warnings by foreign governments ‘normal,’ says DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday said it does not see anything wrong with the security notice issued by the US Embassy in Manila, which cited a possible terrorist attack in the National Capital Region.

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PHL needs EDCA for West PHL Sea security, govt lawyers tell SC

It was well within President Benigno Aquino III's constitutional duty to approve the controversial Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, which the government insisted would provide the country a "minimum credible defense" against security concerns in the West Philippine Sea, government lawyers told SC in a 32-page comment it submitted Friday.

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