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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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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