PNP issues dos and don’ts when riding taxis

Let family and friends know about the taxi you're riding, and don't sleep inside the taxi. These were among the do's and don'ts the Philippine National Police issued to the public as the holidays draw closer.

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House panel investigates alleged connivance between NBP officials, drug lords

The House of Representatives justice committee has scheduled a hearing this week in which New Bilibid Prison (NBP) officials will be given the opportunity to respond to allegations that prison official were involved in the illegal-drugs trade.

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UNA: Senate panel afraid to invite Napoles to Malampaya fund scam hearing

United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) interim president Toby Tiangco expressed surprise that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has dropped controversial businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles from its roll of resource persons for the upcoming probe on the P900-million Malampaya Fund scam.

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Abad submits final version of proposed supplemental budget to Congress

Budget Secretary Florencio Abad has submitted the final version of the supplemental budget requested by Malacañang to fund, among others, the continuation of projects halted by the abolition of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), House appropriations panel chair Rep. Isidro Ungab confirmed Sunday.

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On Bonifacio Day, militants march vs Aquino

Thousands of people gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio on Sunday, to mark the 151st birth anniversary of revolutionary Andres Bonifacio, and to protest against President Benigno Aquino III and his policies.

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Magdalo solons seek probe into alleged P250-M ransom paid to Abu Sayyaf group

Magdalo party-list Reps. Gary Alejano and Francisco Ashley Acedillo have called for an immediate congressional inquiry into the alleged payment of a P250-million ransom to the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group for the release of their two German hostages last October.

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Drilon says he might file perjury cases vs. Syjuco

Senate President Franklin is considering filing perjury cases against former Iloilo Representative Augusto Syjuco Jr. after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) junked the latter's vote-buying claims against the senator and several others.

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80K top HS grads seen to benefit from Iskolar ng Bayan Act

Around 80,000 of the country’s best-performing public high school students are now assured of scholarships in 112 state universities and colleges (SUCs) now that President Benigno Aquino III has signed into law the Iskolar ng Bayan Program, now Republic Act No. 10648.

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Pope Francis’ safety during PHL visit tops govt’s priorities

The safety of Pope Francis during his visit to the Philippines in January is a top priority of the government, a Malacañang official on Sunday said.

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Rape cases in 2014 may surpass 10k, lawmaker says

Makati City Rep. Abigail Binay on Sunday warned that the number of rape cases nationwide in 2014 may breach the 10,000-mark.

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Budget bill bicam panel to meet on Tuesday — Escudero

The bicameral conference committee that will reconcile the Senate and House versions of the proposed 2015 national budget will meet on Tuesday, the head of the Senate finance committee said on Sunday.

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Cops warned vs. ‘loaded’ holiday greetings

As the holidays draw closer, police in Metro Manila were warned against giving so-called loaded holiday greetings especially to traders and motorists.

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PNP warns public vs. ‘Pitas Gang’

As the holidays draw even closer, the Philippine National Police advised the public to be wary of the so-called Pitas Gang.

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PNP gets better technology in fight against crime

The Philippine National Police is shifting to more advanced technology as it continues to try to deter crime and solve crimes that get committed.

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Aquino to lead kickoff ceremony on Monday for PHL hosting of APEC 2015

President Benigno Aquino III will kick off this Monday the Philippines' hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit for 2015.

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Nun warns vs. ‘hidden’ sexual abuse in family

Many victims of sexual abuse by immediate family members, would choose to suffer in silence because of lack of support in the family.

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MIAA: 4 PAL Express flights canceled due to bad weather

At least four more domestic flights were canceled due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority said Saturday noon.

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Palace: Up to DOJ to allow jamming of cell signals at New Bilibid Prison

Malacañang on Saturday said it will leave it to the Department of Justice to decide whether to jam mobile phone signals inside the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to prevent drug lord-inmates from continuing drug-related transactions. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that while such a proposal is sound, the final decision is with the DOJ, which has jurisdiction over the Bureau of Corrections that runs the national penitentiary.

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PNP draws up 12 safety tips for Christmas

December is almost here – and with many about to go partying and shopping, the Philippine National Police has drawn up 12 safety tips for the public.

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MIAA: 4 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather

At least four domestic flights were canceled on Saturday due to bad weather conditions, the Manila International Airport Authority said.

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NGCP, teachers disseminate public reminders on power line safety

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is teaming up with teachers to educate students, parents, and residents on safety measures involving power transmission lines.

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MILF chair Iqbal: Bangsamoro entity still on schedule

The peace process between the national government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remains on track even with the expected delay in the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), MILF peace panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal said on Friday.

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Symbolic decommissioning of MILF firearms set in January

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AMLC: Court cannot order disclosure of probe report on Luy, other whistleblowers

The Anti-Money Laundering Council has asked the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division to nullify its order directing the council to produce the bank documents of five whistleblowers in the pork barrel scam.

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Cayetano on 2016 polls: ‘Hindi ako atat’

Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday said he is not in a rush to decide whether to run for president in 2016 even though he is reportedly being considered by his political party.

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Reg’l political party for 2016 Bangsamoro polls created

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Govt launches ‘Justice Zone’ to speed up cases

The government on Friday launched its "Justice Zone" Project which aims to further speed up the resolution of cases by allowing courts, the police, and lawyers to coordinate more efficiently.

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Whistleblower Sula willing to part with Napoles-given car

Pork barrel scam whistleblower Marina Sula on Thursday expressed willingness to surrender to the government the Toyota Innova given to her by alleged scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles while she was still her employee.

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CPP-NPA’s Tiamzons to be brought to Cebu for arraignment Dec. 1

Police and military officials in Cebu on Thursday mapped out security arrangements for the court appearance of two top communist leaders before a court there on December 1.

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Militants set protest actions vs. pork barrel, EDCA on Bonifacio Day

Sunday will be a day of protests by militant groups targeting the pork barrel and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Katipunan leader Gat Andres Bonifacio.

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Palace: Ona didn’t quit but will extend leave

Health Secretary Enrique Ona has not resigned but will extend his leave of absence, Malacañang said on Friday.

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COA orders 9 Metro Manila cities to return unused ‘pork’

The Commission on Audit has ordered at least nine city governments in Metro Manila to return to the National Treasury its unutilized Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), or more commonly known as pork barrel.

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PNP pushes Oplan Lambat Sibat vs. criminality

The Philippine National Police is aiming to improve its performance in neutralizing criminality, with a plan that zeroes in on groups behind crimes such as robberies and holdups.

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Napoles did not issue written instructions to avoid paper trail –whistleblower

As advised by her lawyers, alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles did not issue written instructions to her staff regarding deals using government funds to avoid paper trail, whistleblower Marina Sula said Friday.

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CBCP offers spiritual help to peacekeepers in quarantine

Catholic bishops are offering spiritual support to more than 100 Filipino peacekeepers quarantined on Caballo Island following their return from ebola-stricken Liberia.

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Health chief offers courtesy resignation, says newspaper report

Health Secretary Enrique Ona has tendered his courtesy resignation at the end of his one-month leave, even as he belied a supposed irregularity in the purchase of medicines under his watch.

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NDRRMC: 12 casualties, 7528 affected in TD Queenie wake

At least 12 casualties were recorded while 7,528 were affected in the wake of Tropical Depression Queenie, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Friday.

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Bettor wins P20M Lotto 6/42 jackpot

A lotto bettor is now nearly P20 million richer after bagging the jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's Lotto 6/42 draw Thursday night.

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TD Queenie leaves 4 dead

At least four people were reported killed in the wake of Tropical Depression Queenie, which dumped rain over parts of Visayas and Mindanao this week.

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Enzo’s dad: Dalia, alleged mastermind already engaged

Dalia Pastor, the wife of the slain of car racing champion Enzo Pastor, is now engaged with the alleged mastermind in his killing, Enzo's father alleged.

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Results of Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examinations out

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday announced the results of the Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examinations given earlier this month in Manila and Cebu.

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House leader says chamber to vote on Cha-cha before Christmas break

The House of Representatives is expected to approve on second reading the controversial measure to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution before Congress adjourns for its Christmas break, Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II said Thursday.

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DOJ enlists help of military to find rumored drug lab in Bilibid

Unable to find a drug laboratory supposedly operating inside the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has decided to seek the help of the military to stamp out the illegal drug trade at the national penitentiary.

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AFP to public: Pope’s safety during PHL visit is everyone’s responsibility

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Thursday asked the public to cooperate in ensuring the safety of Pope Francis during his visit to the country early next year.

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PHL to China: The court has spoken on fate of Sino poachers

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said it could not intervene in the case of the nine Chinese fishermen who were found guilty by a local court of poaching in Philippine waters.

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Palace rejects China’s call for unconditional release of Chinese poachers

Malacañang on Thursday rejected China’s call for the unconditional release of nine Chinese fishermen found guilty of poaching in disputed waters.

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LP leader denies misuse of P315M worth of pork barrel funds

House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II on Thursday denied misusing P315 million of his pork barrel fund allocation from 2007 to 2009 but expressed readiness to face the graft and plunder charges filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman by a multi-sectoral group called Sentinels of the Rule of Law.

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Custom-built ‘Popemobile’ to secure Pope Francis in PHL visit

The Philippines will custom-build a "Popemobile" for Pope Francis during his visit in the country in January next year, organizers said Thursday.

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Let SC resolve EDCA petition—Drilon

There's nothing the Senate could do as regards the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement if Malacañang doesn't want to submit the supposed executive pact for ratification as a treaty, Senate President Frankliin Drilon said on Thursday.

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Will Ona be back as DOH chief? Palace can’t say for certain

Health Secretary Enrique Ona’s month-long leave of absence will end on Friday, but his fate in President Benigno Aquino III’s Cabinet remains uncertain.

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