VP Binay grants no interview after meeting with bishop

After an almost three-hour meeting with the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, Vice President Jejomar Binay left the office of the Archdiocese of Manila Tuesday afternoon without granting any interviews.

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Arroyo convoy leaves VMMC for Forbes

The convoy left at about 4 p.m., shortly after the Sandiganbayan allowed Mrs. Arroyo to visit her grandson's wake, radio dzBB's Rowena Salvacion reported.

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House passes bill on Moro studies elective

A bill providing for the inclusion of Moro History, Culture and Identity Studies as an elective subject in colleges and universities is closer to becoming a law after hurdling the House of Representatives.

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Flavier, a tough act to follow – Ona

The work done by former Health Secretary and Senator Juan Flavier for the country’s public health program is a tough act to follow, on-leave Health Secretary Enrique Ona admitted Tuesday.

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VP Binay wants to face Senate inquiry, Tiangco says

Vice President Jejomar Binay wants to attend the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday to answer the allegations of corruption against him but continues to hear conflicting advice from his closest advisers as regards the inquiry.

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DOJ: Unliquidated cash advance only P890k, not P617M

The Department of Justice on Tuesday denied accumulating P617.44 million in unliquidated cash advances based on a Commission on Audit financial report last year.

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AFP files disbarment case vs. Laude’s lawyer

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has officially filed a disbarment complaint against lawyer Harry Roque, legal counsel of the family of slain transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude.

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Flavier’s remains to be cremated Tuesday afternoon

The remains of former Health Secretary and Senator Juan Flavier will be cremated in Quezon City Tuesday afternoon, according to his son-in-law Roby Alampay.

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TG Guingona: Still no word from VP Binay on Blue Ribbon invitation

Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Tuesday said the panel had yet to receive a reply from Vice President Jejomar Binay on whether he would attend the Senate probe on various allegations against his family including the allegedly overpriced construction of Makati City Hall Building II.

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Senate blue ribbon seeks documents regarding alleged overpriced ICC

The Senate blue ribbon committee has asked former and incumbent government officials involved in the alleged overpriced Iloilo Convention Center to provide documents in connection with the construction of the controversial project.

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Ona admits taking a leave to extensively answer PNoy’s queries

On-leave Health Secretary Enrique Ona admitted Tuesday that he took a leave to extensively answer President Benigno Aquino III’s questions on the Health Department's immunization and other public health programs.

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Bello: I might think of running for president if PNoy supports me

Running for president may be the farthest thing in his mind right now, but Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello may think about this seriously following President Benigno Aquino III's dare that he run for the highest office in the land if he knows how to run the country.

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Govt lawyers want to limit Gloria Arroyo’s time at grandson’s wake to 24 hours

Citing former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's numerous ailments, the prosecution panel on Tuesday argued that the incumbent Pampanga lawmaker should only be given 24 hours to visit the wake of her departed grandson.

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Flavier’s remains at DOH for necrological service

The remains of former Health Secretary and Senator Juan Flavier have arrived at the Department of Health compound for the necrological service Tuesday morning.

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Arroyo at wake of grandson, requests privacy

Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo attended the wake of her 13-month-old grandson on Monday evening after being allowed by the Sandiganbayan to leave the Veterans Memorial Memorial Center for two hours.

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Sandiganbayan allows CGMA to attend grandson's wake

The Sandiganbayan on Monday allowed former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo to temporarily leave the Veterans Memorial Medical Center to attend the wake of her late grandson.

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Gatchalian: Frat members suggested ‘controversial’ provision in anti-hazing bill

Fraternity members suggested the inclusion of a provision in proposed legislation against hazing that will hold the officers and alumni of fraternities and sororities as liable as members who participated in the act, Valenzuela City Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday.

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PNoy to Akbayan solon: Run for president if you have so many complaints

If you think you have all the right ideas, run for president. This was President Benigno Aquino III's message to his ally, Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello, who criticized some Cabinet officials over the weekend.

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Probe on PNP chief Purisima already underway – Ombudsman

The Office of the Ombudsman assured a Senate panel on Monday that it is investigating alleged donations given to Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima.

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Jinggoy asks Sandiganbayan to nullify Luy’s immunity

Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday challenged the immunity granted to primary whistleblower Benhur Luy, whom he described as the most guilty in the alleged pork barrel scam.

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Blue ribbon to probe alleged overpriced ICC project –Guingona

The Senate blue ribbon committee will formally investigate the alleged overpriced construction of the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) and other issues related to it, its chairman, Senator Teofisto Guingona III, said Monday.

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US cancels port calls of three naval ships to PHL

The United States has canceled the visit of its three military ships to its former naval base in Subic Bay, Olongapo City in Zambales, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.

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DOJ slaps drug raps vs. 4 Chinese in P7B shabu bust

The Department of Justice has recommended the filing of drug-related charges against four Chinese nationals who were arrested in a raid on a "mega" shabu laboratory and storage facility in Pampanga in September, where more than P7 billion worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) and ingredients for producing the drug were seized.

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Drilon okay with Senate probe of allegedly overpriced Iloilo Center

Senate President Franklin Drilon is open to a Senate investigation on the allegedly overpriced Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) as he expressed confidence that the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) would manage to defend the regularity of the project funded in part by his pork barrel allocations.

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PNoy: Ona went on leave to review PHL’s immunization program

CALAMBA CITY—President Benigno Aquino III on Monday said that he had asked Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Enrique Ona to reassess the country's immunization program, prompting the Cabinet official to go on a "personal" leave.

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PNoy: Abu Sayyaf to be hunted down, brought to courts

President Benigno Aquino III on Monday pledged that his administration will hunt down the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and bring its members to courts.

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Gloria Arroyo seeks temporary house arrest to attend grandson’s wake

Former President and incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday asked the Sandiganbayan for a nine day temporary house arrest to attend the wake of her 13 month old grandson who died Sunday of a congenital heart disease.

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De Lima: House anti-hazing bills too broad, may violate rights

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima would rather the House of Representatives limit the liability of fraternity and sorority members in proposed legislation to penalize hazing.

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CGMA to ask Sandiganbayan for furlough to attend wake, interment of grandson

Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will ask the Sandiganbayan for a furlough to attend the wake and interment of her grandson who died early Sunday.

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Chances of VP Binay attending Senate probe slim – JV Bautista

The chances of Vice President Jejomar Binay attending the Senate blue ribbon committee probe on the allegedly overpriced Makati City Hall Building II appear slim after two of his allies were booted out of the subcommittee’s hearing last week.

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Despite reservations from allies, VP Binay wants to push through with Trillanes debate

Despite the misgivings of some of his allies in the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), Vice President Jejomar Binay is ready to face Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV in a debate, one of his spokespersons said Sunday.

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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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On first Undas after Yolanda, what did victims’ kin pray for?

As they spent the first Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) after super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), residents of Leyte province on Saturday offered prayers and flowers for their loved ones who perished in the tragedy.

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Senate readies to pay respects to Flavier

Initial plans by the Senate include necrological services tentatively scheduled on Nov. 11, radio dzBB's Nimfa Ravelo reported on Saturday.

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Laude’s fiancé Sueselbeck arrives at NAIA-1 for flight to Germany

Marc Sueselbeck, slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude's fiance, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 before 2 p.m. Saturday, for his flight home

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Palace to let legal process on chief PNP Purisima take its course

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte also said the case against Purisima should allow him the proper forum to answer the accusations against him.

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Flood hits Maguindanao massacre memorial site

On November 23, loved ones and supporters of the victims are expected to arrive at the site to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the massacre.

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