AFP: Filipino peacekeepers pass Ebola screening

Another 30 Filipino peacekeepers passed a screening test for the Ebola virus in Liberia, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said late Sunday afternoon.

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On eve of APEC leaders summit, PNoy calls for harmony with neighbors

Amid an ongoing maritime dispute with China, President Benigno Aquino III on Sunday called for harmony among its neighbors.

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Budget Sec. Abad: I’m not related to NBI exec investigating PDAF scam

Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad on Sunday denied being related to the National Bureau of Investigation official heading the department tasked to investigate pork scam whistleblower Benhur Luy's files.

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Sandiganbayan reform bill hurdles committee level in the House

A measure proposing structural reforms in the Sandiganbayan to speed up the resolution of corruption cases is closer to becoming a law after being approved by the House Committees on Appropriations and on Justice.

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Short-term projects for Yolanda rehab to be completed before end-2014

Government's short-term programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) to rehabilitate areas devastated by super Typhoon Yolanda will be completed before the end of this year, a Palace spokesman said on Sunday.

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DOH enhances coordination with sectors for Ebola virus info drive

The Department of Health is strengthening its efforts to coordinate with various sectors as it intensifies its information campaign on the Ebola virus disease, especially in Visayas and in Mindanao.

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CBCP not keen on mediating for resumption of govt-NDF peace talks

Citing questions about the National Democratic Front's sincerity and command over communist New People's Army rebels, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines on Sunday said it will not mediate for the resumption of peace talks between the NDF and the government.

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PHL government to spend P24M for PNoy’s trips to China, Myanmar

The Philippine government is spending P24 million for President Benigno Aquino III's trips abroad to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation-Economic Leaders' meeting and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. In his pre-departure speech on Sunday morning, Aquino said he will pitch investment opportunities in the Philippines, and will also discuss with his fellow leaders disaster resilience and good governance.

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PNoy leaves for Beijing to attend APEC economic leaders’ meeting

President Benigno Aquino III on Sunday morning left for Beijing, China to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' meeting to pitch investment opportunities in the Philippines and to discuss disaster resilience; small, medium, and micro enterprises; and good governance with fellow leaders.

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PHL Red Cross attempts world record for biggest logo

The Philippines on Sunday started its bid for another world record, this time for the biggest human logo.

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AFP: 108 Pinoy peacekeepers pass Ebola screening test in Liberia

At least 108 Filipino peacekeepers have passed a screening test for Ebola in Liberia, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Sunday.

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PCSO: Lotto bettor wins P68.758M in Mega Lotto draw

A lotto bettor is now nearly P70 million richer after winning the jackpot of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's Megalotto 6/45 draw Friday night.

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Palace: Government doing everything it can for Yolanda survivors

The government is supporting all Yolanda survivors amid criticisms that rehabilitation work has been slow, a Palace official said Saturday.

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How government will spend P167.86-B for Yolanda rehabilitation

It has been a year since Super Typhoon Yolanda ripped through the central part of the Philippines, claiming the lives of more than 6,000 individuals and leaving billions of pesos worth of damages in infrastructure, agriculture and properties.

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