CA denies Syjuco's plea to stop construction of Iloilo dam project

The Court of Appeals has refused to temporarily stop the construction of a water reservoir in the Jalaur River, which former Iloilo Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr. claims would displace and adversely affect 17,000 residents from 25 villages.

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Benhur Luy: Senator Loi is ‘Inay,’ Pauline is ‘Kris Yen’

Pork barrel scam whistleblower Benhur Luy took the witness stand on Monday and linked former First Lady and former Senator Luis "Loi" Ejercito to the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam, adding that the alleged mastermind Janet Lim Napoles even referred to her as "Inay."

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Palace to ER Ejercito: Don’t blame PNoy for dsiqualification

Former Laguna Gov. ER Ejercito should not blame President Benigno Aquino III for his removal from office, Malacañang said Monday.

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PHL-hosted APEC 2015 to focus on ‘building inclusive economies’

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit to be hosted by the Philippines next year will focus on "building inclusive economies," President Benigno Aquino III announced Monday.

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De Lima fears there won't be enough men to replace erring NBP staff

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Monday expressed fears that there might not be enough persons who could replace New Bilibid Prison (NBP) personnel who might be found conspiring with convicts in drug tractivities while in detention.

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SC gives Henares access to Sandiganbayan justices' SALNs

The Supreme Court has finally allowed Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares to take a peek at the statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) of some members of the judiciary.

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DOH: Ona-approved anti-dengue treatment placed lives in danger

An experimental treatment for dengue and malaria patients may have placed thousands of Filipinos in danger, the Department of Health announced on Monday.

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Enrile, Jinggoy's 90-day suspension ends

Detained Minority Floor Leader Juan Ponce Enrile and Senator Jinggoy Estrada can now perform their duties as senators — albeit on a limited basis — after the 90-day preventive suspension imposed on them by the Sandiganbayan ended.

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Reso expressing Senate’s ‘collective wisdom’ on EDCA to be filed soon –Miriam

The Senate will pass a resolution expressing its “collective wisdom” on the country's Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said Monday, even as she insisted that the agreement should've been brought to the chamber.

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Gloria Arroyo asks for 12 days of Christmas at home

Former President and incumbent Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday asked the Sandiganbayan to allow her to spend the Christmas holidays in the comfort of her own home.

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Ruby Tuason has P200-M ‘Malampaya Mansion’ –Jinggoy

Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday bared that pork barrel scam suspect turned whistleblower Ruby Tuason was one of those who profited greatly in the alleged anomalies regarding the use of royalties from the Malampaya gas project in Palawan.

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Reshuffle, drug testing eyed at NBP after seizure of marijuana, gadgets

A reshuffle of personnel and drug testing inside the New Bilibid Prisons are in the offing following the confiscation of marijuana leaves and various communication devices inside the national penitentiary over the weekend.

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12 NGOs linked to Napoles cornered P900-M Malampaya funds – COA

Twelve non-government organizations linked to alleged pork barrel scam brains Janet Lim-Napoles cornered the P900 million in royalties from the Malampaya gas fund released to the Department of Agrarian Reform, Commission on Audit chairperson Grace Pulido Tan said Monday.

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ER Ejercito cries foul over ‘unfair’ treatment of Aquino administration

Ousted Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon "ER" Ejercito expressed his anger toward President Benigno Aquino III for what he said was unfair treatment that he and his relatives have been getting from him just because they belong to the opposition.

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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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