PNoy to PHL’s wartime allies: Honor peace, never again to war

President Benigno Aquino III on Monday rallied the Philippines' wartime allies behind peaceful resolution to modern-day conflicts between countries.

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De Lima: Olongapo prosecutor to insist on Pemberton’s appearance in prelim probe

The Olongapo City prosecutor will insist on the personal appearance of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton at Tuesday's preliminary investigation of the killing of transgender Jennifer Laude, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Monday.

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US envoy underscores commitment to PHL amid Laude slay controversy

US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Golberg on Monday underscored his country's commitment to the Philippines amid the alleged involvement of a US Marine in the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Despite SWS survey, VP Binay still won’t attend Senate probe —Remulla

Vice President Jejomar Binay has no plans of facing a Senate inquiry on corruption allegations against him despite the result of a survey showing that majority of Filipinos want him to.

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US helping ‘liberate’ Yolanda victims, says PHL envoy to US

Like it did 70 years ago, the United States is helping liberate the Philippines, this time from the devastation brought by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year.

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79% want VP Binay to face Senate probe – SWS poll

Nearly four out of five Filipinos want Vice President Jejomar Binay to appear before a Senate sub-committee that is investigating corruption allegations against him, a survey by pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) concluded.

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Revised Vatican document on gays ‘not a total loss’, Pinoy LGBT rights advocates say

Although disappointed in the outcome of the final version of a Vatican document that was supposed to "welcome homosexuals" in the Catholic Church, Filipino leaders of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) groups lauded the Church for at least discussing homosexuality.

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Jennifer Laude’s mother cries for justice, demands that suspect attend hearing

The mother of slain transgender woman Jennifer Laude on Sunday demanded that the United States government bring forward US soldier Joseph Scott Pemberton, the man suspected of killing her child.

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Senate set to pass ban on chemical weapons as session resumes

The Senate will try to pass several important pieces of legislation, including a bill prohibiting chemical weapons, when it resumes plenary sessions on Monday, Oct. 20 after a three-week break.

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PHL Coast Guard to raise alert for Undas starting Oct. 24

Anticipating an exodus to the provinces starting his coming weekend, the Philippine Coast Guard will raise its alert for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) later this week.

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US to cooperate in probe over killing of Filipino

MANILA — The United States said Saturday it would cooperate with a Philippine prosecutor's effort to question a murder suspect and four other US Marines over the killing of a transgender Filipino.

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List of flights canceled due to bad weather

At least four flights were canceled Sunday due to bad weather, the Department of Transportation and Communications said.

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US Embassy: Appearance before PHL prosecutor up to Pemberton, lawyer

The US Embassy will leave it to Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton whether to appear before the Olongapo City Prosecutor's Office for his preliminary investigation over the killing of transgender woman Jennifer Laude.

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Group pushes passage of anti-hunger bill

A group marked World Food Day last Thursday by calling for the passage of a bill ensuring adequate food for Filipinos.

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