PNP to public: Don’t fall for rumors of papal visit security threats

The Philippine National Police on Tuesday appealed to the public not to believe rumors that there are security threats to Pope Francis' upcoming visit and the Philippines' hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2015.

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Monitor your temperature, solon advises DOH’s Garin

Former military chief and incumbent Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon on Tuesday advised acting Health Secretary Janette Garin to monitor her temperature for 21 days following the latter's visit to the Filipino peacekeepers undergoing a 21-day quarantine on Caballo Island.

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Ex-ally says VP Binay owns units in 60 percent of Makati condos

Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado on Tuesday alleged before the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee that presumptive presidential candidate, Vice President Jejomar Binay, was given units in 60 to 70 percent of condominium buildings in the city in exchange for faster processing of permits, tax relief and other privileges for the developers.

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EDCA oral arguments start; Saguisag says Aquino has no say on EDCA

Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement started on Tuesday, with former Senator Rene Saguisag insisting President Benigno Aquino III has no authority to decide on the controversial bilateral pact.

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Apology not a bad idea, says ex-DOH Sec. on AFP, DOH execs’ visit to peacekeepers without protective gear

It is "not a bad idea" for Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. and Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin to issue an apology for not wearing protective gear during their visit to quarantined Filipino peacekeepers on Caballo Island, former Health Secretary Dr. Esperanza Cabral said Tuesday.

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SC denies Laude plea to intervene in EDCA cases

The Supreme Court has denied a bid from the family of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude to intervene in the pending cases against the controversial Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the US.

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Bong Revilla leaves St. Luke’s Medical Center after checkup

After an overnight stay at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Taguig City, Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. left for the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame at noon Tuesday.

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Ex-Makati Vice Mayor Mercado donates part of alleged Binay property to govt

Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado on Tuesday voluntarily surrendered to the government a part of the 350-hectare property in Rosario, Batangas, which is registered under his name.

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PNoy’s Singapore trip to cost P11.6M

President Benigno Aquino III's two-day trip to Singapore will cost the government P11.6 million, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. said Tuesday.

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COA: Initial cost estimate for Makati Science building was only P348.6 million

Commission on Audit chairperson Grace Pulido Tan on Tuesday said the initial estimate cost for the 10-storey Makati Science High School with dormitories was only P348.6 million. Documents from the Makati City Hall showed the local government has shelled out P1.3 billion out of the P1.5-B budget for the 54-classroom school building.

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Experts: Makati Science HS building construction should only cost between P489M to P644M

Experts said Tuesday the cost of construction of the Makati Science High School should be lower than the P1.3 billion the local government shelled out for it.

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French president Hollande to visit PHL in 2015, climate change tops agenda

French President François Hollande will visit the Philippines in 2015, in reciprocation for President Benigno Aquino III's visit to France last September.

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Aquino boards chartered flight for working visit to Singapore

President Benigno Aquino III and a Philippine delegation on Tuesday morning boarded a chartered flight to Singapore for a two-day working visit.

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4 to 6 million expected at Pope Francis’ Luneta mass

Organizers of Pope Francis' papal visit are bracing for four to six million people at the Mass the pope will lead at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Jan. 18 next year.

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