‘Ninong’ Noy plays Santa Claus to street kids

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday played Santa Claus to around 1,000 street children from Metro Manila, hearing their Christmas wishes and giving them Noche Buena packs.

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Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Misamis Oriental governor over missing car parts

The Second Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has convicted a former governor of Misamis Oriental in a malversation case in connection with missing spare parts and accessories from the province's two service vehicles amounting to more than P2 million.

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VACC to Pope Francis: Open your heart to death penalty

A Philippine anti-crime group on Friday appealed to Pope Francis to “open your heart and mind on the issue of death penalty,” noting the country's “alarming culture of impunity.”

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Did inmate singer Herbert Colangco have concert outside Bilibid without authorization?

Herbert "Ampang" Colangco, a convicted bank robbery gang leader who appeared to have turned his kubol inside the New Bilibid Prison into a recording studio, held a concert in a hotel in Pasay City last September despite having no authorization.

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De Lima to gang leaders: Surrender contrabands or we’ll turn NBP ‘upside down’

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Friday warned to turn the New Bilibid Prison "upside down" if gang leaders will not surrender all remaining contrabands in the facility before Christmas.

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Three prison officials sacked amid New Bilibid mess

Three prison officials were relieved from their posts Friday, days after surprise inspections that yielded items ranging from a jacuzzi to firearms in the national penitentiary's maximum security area.

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More prohibited items found during De Lima’s 2nd visit to Bilibid

More prohibited items were found during Justice Secretary Leila de Lima's second inspection at some quarters of the New Bilibid Prsion, a television report said Friday.

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PNoy accepts DOH chief Ona’s resignation

President Benigno Aquino III has accepted Health Secretary Enrique Ona's resignation, Malacañang announced Friday.

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Senate bill seeks to make poll duty non-compulsory for teachers

A bill giving public school teachers the right not to render service during elections has been filed in the Senate.

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Laude camp wants Pemberton moved to Olongapo City Jail

The camp of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude on Friday asked the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) to transfer murder suspect Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton to the Olongapo City Jail.

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Sandiganbayan denies Jinggoy’s Christmas furlough

Senator Jinggoy Estrada will be spending the holidays in detention after the Fifth Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan denied his request for a three-day Christmas and New Year furlough for lack of merit.

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Laude camp wants media coverage for murder case proceedings

The camp of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude on Friday said they will ask the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) to allow media to cover the proceedings of the slay case.

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Under VFA, US has custody rights of Pemberton —San Beda Law dean

Amid calls for Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, suspect in the killing of Filipina transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, to be placed under the custody of the Philippines, a law professor on Friday said the United States government has more authority to do so.

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CAAP: No-fly zone in effect Jan. 15, 17, 19 for papal visit

Metro Manila chilled early Friday morning at 19.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest since the Amihan, or Northeast Monsoon started in the second half of October.

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PNoy tells youth: Don’t just spend time on selfies, be involved in govt

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday enjoined the Filipino youth to be involved in government instead of spending too much time on fads in the Internet age.

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PNoy tells youth: Don’t just spend time on selfies, be involved in govt

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday enjoined the Filipino youth to be involved in government instead of spending too much time on fads in the Internet age.

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Keep children from caroling on roads, DSWD asks parents

With just one week before Christmas Day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development appealed to parents to keep their children away from busy roads when caroling.

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Co-worker claims Sandiganbayan guard got solicitation money

A fellow security guard of the Sandiganbayan claimed that his co-worker, Ronald Allan R. Gole Cruz, received solicitation money from a private individual earlier this month.

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NDRRMC: Number of people affected by Ruby breaches 4M mark, damage pegged at P5.09B

The number of people affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) breached the four-million mark as of Friday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

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LOOK: Comelec’s Brillantes dresses up as Santa in last Christmas with poll body

For what could be his last time as Elections chairman, Sixto Brillantes Jr. dressed up as Santa Claus for the agency's Christmas program Friday.

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Prosecution blocks Jinggoy’s Christmas furlough plea

Government prosecutors on Friday blocked Senator Jinggoy Estrada's motion to be allowed to leave detention on Christmas and New Year, insisting that he should be treated no differently from ordinary prisoners.

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Laude sister finally sees Pemberton in person

Finally, a sister of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude on Friday got to see in person the US Marine corporal charged for the murder.

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Convoy believed to bear Pemberton leaves Olongapo court

A convoy of vehicles believed to bear US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton left the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court before 10 a.m. Friday, after Pemberton's appearance before the court.

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Pemberton booked, but no arraignment yet

Murder suspect Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton underwent booking procedures Friday but his arraignment for the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude did not push through as the US Marine's camp filed a motion to suspend proceedings before the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court.

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LIVE UPDATE: Pemberton arraignment for Laude killing

US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton is to be arraigned Friday at the Olongapo Regional Trial Court Branch 74 for the murder of Filipina transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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De Lima makes 2nd visit to Bilibid

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Friday morning made another visit to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City, less than a week after finding several amenities there in a surprise visit.

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Laude family, militants arrive at Olongapo Hall of Justice to demand justice

The family of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude arrived at the Olongapo City Hall of Justice early Friday for the arraignment of murder suspect US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton.

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Pemberton to be arraigned Friday for Laude killing

Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, the suspect in the killing of Filipina transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, will be arraigned Friday at the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court Branch 74.

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SUV with diplomatic plates arrives at Olongapo hall of justice

A white sport-utility vehicle with diplomatic plates arrived at the Olongapo City Hall of Justice before dawn Friday, the day Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton is to be presented before a court for the murder of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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3-vehicle convoy seen leaving Pemberton detention facility

A three-vehicle convoy was seen leaving early Friday the facility in Camp Aguinaldo where Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, the Marine charged with murder for the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, is detained.

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Pemberton can leave PHL if govt fails to gain custody over him, lawmaker warns

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, the US Marine charged with murder for the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, could leave the Philippines in a year's time unless the government takes custody of him.

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Makati’s cake supplier slapped with P46.6-M tax evasion case

The Bureau of Internal Revenue on Thursday filed a P46.6 million tax evasion case against a supplier of supplier of the Makati City Hall cafiteria and the Ospital ng Makati.

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Lacson wants to transfer his office’s rehab duties to NDRRMC

Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery Panfilo Lacson on Thursday proposed the transfer of post-disaster rehabilitation duties currently being handled by his office to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

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Pemberton arraigned Friday? US Navy inspects Olongapo court

Everything appears set for the arraignment on Friday of Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, the Marine charged with murder for the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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House OKs Sandiganbayan reform bill

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure introducing structural reforms in the Sandiganbayan to speed up the resolution of corruption cases.

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PNP: Stay away from these seven illegal firecrackers

The Philippine National Police on Thursday warned the public against using at least seven illegal firecrackers as its explosive content is beyond what the law provides for.

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‘Rich inmates help in prison wanting in resources’

The system in which wealthy prisoners of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) get to enjoy some privileges in exchange for their contributions for the improvement of the NBP facility is not a totally bad practice, the leader of a prison outreach program said on Thursday.

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DOH ‘welcomes’ NBI probe of controversial Ona procurement of vaccines

The Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday it welcomes the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) probe on the allegedly anomalous purchase by Health Secretary-on-leave Enrique Ona of 1 million units of pneumonia vaccines worth P833.6 million.

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US State Dept. assures PHL govt of cooperation on Laude slay case

The United States, through its Department of State, on Thursday reiterated that it will cooperate with the Philippine government in connection with the October 11 killing of Filipino transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude in Olongapo City allegedly by a US serviceman.

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Olongapo cops ready for Pemberton court appearance

Police in Olongapo City have finalized security preparations for a possible court appearance on Friday of Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, the Marine charged with murder for the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Talks on custody for Pemberton over, says DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said it will no longer continue to seek custody of US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton after the US categorically denied its request.

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Still no decision for longest-running kidnap-slay case of 5-year-old girl, nanny

The promulgation on the case of five-year-old Eunice Kaye Chuang and her nanny has been postponed anew, 14 years since they were found dead after being kidnapped.

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Palace to US: Ensure Pemberton’s appearance before Olongapo court

The US side should follow the Olongapo City court's orders as regards the appearance of Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton in proceedings related to the murder case filed against him for the killing Filipino transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Despite US rejection, PHL to insist custody over Pemberton

Despite the US government's denial, the Philippine government will continue insisting on getting custody over US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, who is charged with murder in connection with the killing of Filipino transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Gloria Arroyo leaves Makati Med after mammogram

Former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo left the Makati Medical Center shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, after undergoing a digital mammogram there.

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Gang culture part of a long-standing system in Bilibid

Without a ban on them, gangs have become part of the culture inside the New Bilibid Prisons, with one former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) official even saying it is “unavoidable.”

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FVR: Higher interests of PHL should prevail in Pemberton custody issue

Former President Fidel V. Ramos said Thursday the interest of the entire country should be the main consideration on the issue of the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude and the custody of suspect Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton.

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Gloria Arroyo now at Makati Med for mammogram

Former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrived at the Makati Medical Center shortly after 1 p.m. for her digital mammogram.

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PNoy vows to sign bill increasing soldiers’ subsistence allowances

President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday pledged to sign a bill seeking to increase the subsistence allowances of soldiers.

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PNoy to AFP: Don’t succumb to personal interests during 2016 polls

Over a year before the national elections, President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday already reminded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) not to let its members be used for personal interests during the 2016 polls.

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