Pia Cayetano to welcome Garin to Senate with ‘hand on heart’

When Department of Health officer-in-charge Undersecretary Janette Garin arrives at the Senate on Monday, Senator Pia Cayetano would greet her with neither a handshake nor a kiss but with the a handless greeting made necessary by the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa.

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Songs, prayers of the faithful for Papal Mass at Manila Cathedral may be in PHL languages

The Songs for the Papal Mass at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 might be in different Philippine languages, if not, the prayers of the faithful might be, a television report said on Wednesday.

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Drilon wants Roxas to be LP’s standard-bearer in 2016 polls

If Senate President Franklin Drilon would have his way, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas will be the Liberal Party's standard-bearer in 2016.

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Cardinal Tagle: Only two of Pope Francis’ events open to public

Only two of 11 events during Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines will be open to the public, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle said.

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PHL wants ‘concrete actions’ amid Chinese leader’s vow against violence in resolving sea row

Although the Philippines welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s commitment that China will not use force in resolving the South China Sea disputes, Manila said Beijing’s assurance should be matched by its actions.

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Pinoy peacekeepers to receive arrival honors, additional allowance after quarantine

The 25 personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) who were part of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping team from Liberia will be given arrival honors and additional allowance after they completed the mandatory 21-day quarantine on Caballo Island.

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Napoles kids refuse to enter plea in graft raps

Unlike their mother, the children of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles on Wednesday refused to enter any plea in the numerous graft cases filed against them in connection with the multibillion-peso fraud.

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PNoy: Improved administration ratings show Pinoys don’t fall for falsehoods

President Benigno Aquino III looks at the improved satisfaction ratings of his administration as an indication that Filipinos don't fall for falsehoods.

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VP Binay visits folk in Cebu

While his critics continue to hurl accusations against him before Senate hearings, Vice President Jejomar Binay spent two days in Cebu province this week.

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Garin may have to wear protective gear during budget debates next week

Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin may have to wear a protective gear when she goes to the Senate next week during the budget deliberations of the agency’s proposed 2015 budget.

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UP sets mandatory holiday breaks Dec. 18-23, 29

The University of the Philippines community may enjoy a "mandatory" holiday break from Dec. 18 to 23 and on Dec. 29, UP president Alfredo Pascual declared.

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Senate wants those earning up to P82k to be included in 13th month pay tax exemption

If the bill seeking to increase the tax exemption cap for 13th month pay and other benefits would be passed into law, those earning up to P82,000 would also be covered.

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PNoy seeking consensus on 2016 bet, but not in talks with VP Binay

President Benigno Aquino III is currently seeking consensus among his allies on whom to anoint as his successor, but Vice President Jejomar Binay is not being involved in this process.

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PRC: Marine Deck, Master Mariner and Chief Mate exam results out

Forty new master mariners, 263 new chief mates and 1,329 new navigational watch officers-in-charge passed the latest round of licensure examinations the Board for Marine Deck Officers gave, the Professional Regulation Commission said Tuesday evening.

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