Solon wants sale, use of e-cigarettes regulated

A lawmaker wants to regulate the manufacture, distribution, sale, importation and use of electronic cigarettes, which has become popular among smokers trying to overcome their tobacco addiction.

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PNP chief Purisima: I’ll answer charges before the Ombudsman

Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima has expressed readiness to answer questions about his wealth before the Office of the Ombudsman following Senator Grace Poe’s recommendation that the alleged inconsistencies in his testimony be further scrutinized.

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Palace working to address journalist killings, Coloma says

The Palace has been coordinating with the National Press Club to address journalist killings, a spokesman said on Sunday, the International Day to End Impunity.

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4 domestic flights canceled due to sunset limitation, aircraft situation

Sunset limitation and aircraft situation prompted the cancellation of at least four domestic flights as of Sunday afternoon.

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Senate panel looking into ‘outright lying’ of buisnessman Tiu

The Senate blue ribbon subcommittee is looking into the "lying under oath" of businessman Antonio Tiu during recent hearings on the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building II, a senator said Sunday.

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Lawmaker wants 3-time election losers disqualified from running the 4th time

Political candidates who have lost in three consecutive elections on the same aspired government post would be disqualified from running the fourth time, if a House bill passes into law.

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Senate blue ribbon committee to commit whole Thursday hearing to VP Binay

The Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on Thursday, November 6, will be committed to Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel said Sunday.

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PNoy arrives at Manila Memorial Park to pay respect to parents

President Benigno Aquino III arrived at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City after noon Sunday to pay respect to his late parents.

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5th Maguindanao massacre anniversary focus of intl media group's anti-impunity month activities

The fifth anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre will be a focal point of an international media watchdog group's activities month-long activities seeking an end to impunity against media workers.

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Pinoys urged to recite harmony prayer for Mindanao peace

Filipinos, regardless of their religion, are being encouraged to recite a "Harmony Prayer" for peace in Mindanao – and for the world.

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Laude lawyer: Statements vs. fiancé, lawyer tactic to distract public from main murder case

"Matagal nang ginagamit ng gobyerno si Marc, pinning him down para lang to deflect and divert the attention of the masses from the Laude case," he said. "Hindi na namin papayagan ito, kaya pinilit na talaga namin na ipa-deport nalang si Marc voluntarily."

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PHL to take cues from China on how to host APEC summit

Before it hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit next year, the Philippines hopes to get a few cues from China, which will host the APEC leaders' summit this month.

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Laude’s fiancé: ‘I promise you, Jennifer, I will come back’

"I promise you, Jennifer, that I would come back. I promise you I will never let you stand alone, even if that means standing alone in the cemetery... I promise you, I will try my best to be back," Sueselbeck said, in an interview with reporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 before his departure.

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WATCH: Program held, candles lit for PHL's unknown soldiers

A grateful Filipino people on Saturday marked Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) by feting the "unknown" soldiers who died for the country.

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