Arroyo insists on need to be granted 12-day Christmas furlough

Former President and incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, through her lawyer, on Thursday reiterated before the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan her plea to be allowed a 12-day furlough for the Christmas holidays.

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PNoy to convene NDRRMC on Hagupit

President Benigno Aquino III will convene the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Thursday to map out actions on dealing with the effects of Typhoon Hagupit, whose local name is Ruby.

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Walang pasok as of Dec. 4

Classes are suspended in at least two areas in Eastern Visayas in anticipation of bad weather conditions from Typhoon Hagupit.

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Three bettors share P47.139M Megalotto jackpot

Three lucky bettors will share some P47.139 million after winning Wednesday night's Megalotto 6/45 draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

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LTFRB has new hotline for five-man complaints desk

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has a new hotline number for commuters who want to complain against public utility vehicles, GMA News' 24 Oras reported on Wednesday.

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PCGG wants 15 Marcos paintings transferred to National Museum

The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) has asked the Sandiganbayan to authorize the transfer of 15 valuable paintings seized from the Marcos family.

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Why Miriam isn't too keen on running for president in 2016

During the launch of her new book "Stupid Is Forever" on Wednesday, the introduction for Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago took some 10 minutes, as it listed the many honors, awards, and accolades she had received throughout her life.

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CPP: No threat from NPA during Francis’ visit

The Communist Party of the Philippines on Wednesday assured that there will be no threat coming from among its ranks and from the New People's Army during the visit of Pope Francis in January.

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DOJ won’t replace prosecutor in Laude case

The government prosecutor handling the preliminary investigation on the killing of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude will remain in the case.

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Right to privacy of traffic offenders caught on video not absolute –lawyer

Taking videos of traffic offenders may not constitute violation of a person's right to privacy, a lawyer said Wednesday .

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Roxas orders evacuation in coastal areas in preparation for Hagupit

Interior Secretary Mar Roxas on Wednesday ordered local leaders in the Visayas and Mindanao to immediately evacuate residents leaving in coastal communities in preparation for Typhoon Hagupit.

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Philippines starts evacuating residents ahead of typhoon Hagupit

The Philippine government on Wednesday sent food and medical supplies to central provinces on the path of a category 3 typhoon, with many of them still reeling from devastation brought by super typhoon Haiyan late last year.

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DSWD says ready with food packs, shelters for Hagupit

The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Wednesday assured those in the path of Typhoon Hagupit that the government is prepared to respond.

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Lakas: 2016 candidacy up to Bong Revilla

The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) is leaving it up to Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. to decide if he still wants to push through with his plans to run for a higher office in 2016 despite the legal battles he is facing in connection with the pork barrel scam.

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As Hagupit approaches, LGUs reminded: Don't abandon your posts

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded local government officials on Wednesday to stand their ground in the face of Typhoon Hagupit so as to best coordinate public response to the typhoon.

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Govt has P4.69B on standby for Hagupit damage

The government has standby funds amounting to P4.69 billion if Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall and causes damage in the country.

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Senate bill seeks protection, assistance for children displaced during disasters

A neophyte senator has proposed the creation of a national program that will provide protection and assistance to Filipino children displaced during disasters.

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Miriam: Secretary Ona should resign

Instead of just extending his leave, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said Health Secretary Enrique Ona should resign from his post to give President Benigno Aquino III a free rein on how the Department of Health should proceed.

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No graduation for Air Force cadets in Batangas hazing incident

The Air Force cadets implicated in a hazing incident involving two fellow cadets will not be graduating this month pending the result of the ongoing investigation, Air Force spokesman Lt. Col. Enrico Canaya said Wednesday.

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MILF assures UNICEF: No more child soldiers

CAMP DARAPANAN, SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao - The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is set to make history as the only non-state armed organization seriously exerting all means to remove itself from the United Nations list of armed groups using child soldiers.

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Coast Guard on heightened alert for Typhoon Hagupit

The Philippine Coast Guard went on heightened alert Wednesday for Typhoon Hagupit, which intensified before noon as it continued to approach the Philippines.

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Govt giving full attention to ‘Hagupit’ preparations –Palace

Malacañang assured the public Wednesday that the government is giving its full attention to preparations for tropical cyclone Hagupit, which threatens to hit Eastern Visayas during the weekend.

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Drilon accuser claims P740-M ICC initially estimated to cost only P200M

The construction and development of the controversial Iloilo Convention Center was initially estimated to cost only P200 million, the accuser of Senate President Franklin Drilon said Wednesday as he submitted to a Senate panel the deed of donation which he claims will prove that the construction of the building was overpriced.

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FDA warns vs. batch of purified embryo cell rabies vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration warned the public against what it described as an illegally imported batch of Purified Chick Embryo Cell Rabies Vaccine (inactivated) 2.5 IU/mL.

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FDA: Some batches of Hepa-A vaccine recalled

A batch of vaccines for Hepatitis A is being voluntarily recalled due to a quality issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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Navy vessel to fetch peacekeepers from Caballo on Tuesday

A Navy vessel is now on its way to Caballo Island to fetch 133 Filipino peacekeepers quarantined in the area since last month.

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PNP to hold rights-related activities leading to Human Rights Day

The Philippine National Police will hold human rights-related activities leading to the International Human Rights Day on December 10.

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PHLPost allows domestic money transfers for P1

Filipinos wanting to send money to their loved ones during the holidays can now do so for as little as P1 at their local post offices.

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NDRRMC advises Eastern Visayas to prepare for Typhoon Hagupit

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has advised local officials in Eastern Visayas to prepare their constituents for approaching Typhoon Hagupit, radio dzBB's Rodil Vega reported Wednesday.

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Jinggoy petitions Sandiganbayan to set his bail, despite continuing bail hearings

After five months of bail hearings, detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Sandiganbayan to set an amount for his bail, despite the hearings not being concluded.

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Filipino language advocates to seek SC help vs. new CHED curriculum

An alliance of Filipino language advocates on Tuesday said they will ask the Supreme Court to overturn Commission on Higher Education's decision to keep its new General Education curriculum.

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Palace certifies reso granting PNoy special powers as urgent

The House of Representatives is expected to fast-track deliberations on President Benigno Aquino III’s request for special powers to address the looming power crisis next year now that the executive has certified the measure as urgent.

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Pinoy peacekeepers end quarantine, leave Caballo Island

Filipino peacekeepers from Liberia have left Caballo Island on Tuesday after undergoing a 21-day quarantine there, Armed Forces of the Philippines public affairs chief Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said.

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MILF troops undergo orientation for child protection in armed conflicts

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Drilon belittles second plunder complaint against him

Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday belittled the new plunder and graft complaint filed against him by former Iloilo Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr., saying all the projects funded by his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) allocations were accounted for.

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No SC TRO for Comelec PCOS bidding

The Commission on Elections may push through with its scheduled December 4 public bidding for the purchase of additional and new counting machines for the 2016 elections.

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Pinoys’ ‘poor’ health-seeking habits result and factor in lackluster healthcare system

It may be a consequence of all that is lacking in the system, but the poor health-seeking habits of Filipinos, especially those in rural areas, are contributing further to the problem.

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P8B of P22.4-B supplemental budget earmarked for construction of Yolanda homes

The National Housing Authority (NHA) will receive the largest chunk of the proposed P22.467-billion supplemental budget for the construction of permanent housing for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

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Cardinal Tagle to local leaders: Don’t use papal visit for personal gains

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Tuesday called on local communities, particularly its leaders, who may wish to welcome Pope Francis with banners and other festive decorations to keep their preparations simple, in line with the Pontiff's request.

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Jinggoy fears he'll suffer same fate as Bong Revilla

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday expressed apprehension that the Sandiganbayan's decision to deny Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. bail would affect his own bid for provisional liberty.

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Syjuco files another graft, plunder complaint vs. Drilon

Former Iloilo Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr. on Tuesday filed a new set of plunder and graft charges against Senate President Franklin Drilon, this time for the alleged anomalous misuse of P75 million worth of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in 2011.

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5 Bohol quake victims to dine with Pope Francis

Five survivors who suffered greatly from last year's magnitude-7.2 quake that devastated Bohol province have been chosen to dine with Pope Francis when he visits the Philippines in January next year.

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QMMC officials face graft raps for bidding violations

The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to file graft charges against high-ranking officials of the Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC) for violating procurement rules in connection with the acquisition of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine worth P44.9 million in 2004.

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Bong Revilla to appeal junking of bail petition –lawyer

The camp of detained Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. will appeal the decision of the Sandiganbayan denying his request to post bail.

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PNoy signs law giving scholarship grants to top graduates of public high schools

President Benigno Aquino III has approved a law allowing top graduates of public high schools to secure scholarship grants in state colleges and universities.

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Sereno: SC serious about ‘house cleaning’ in judiciary

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Tuesday said the Supreme Court (SC) under her watch is serious about cleaning the judiciary.

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22 PAF personnel detained over hazing

At least 22 Philippine Air Force personnel are currently detained at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City for their alleged involvement in a hazing incident last August, according to a television report.

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PNP cracking down on fireworks, trigger-happy revelers

Now that December is here, the Philippine National Police will be stricter in cracking down on illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnics, as well as those firing their weapons indiscriminately.

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October BuCor report sounded alarm on signal boosters inside the NBP

Sources have told GMA News that Bureau of Corrections and New Bilibid Prisons officals have known for some time that contraband items, such as signal boosters and Wi-Fi antennae, could be found inside the prison.

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Pope Francis musical in Pampanga hopes to inspire youth to enter the church

A community theater group in the Philippines is inspiring the youth to enter the church through a musical which puts a contemporary spin on the life of Pope Francis.

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