Bangsamoro bill needs better guidelines on law enforcement, House panel chair says

There should be clearer guidelines on law enforcement in the Bangsamoro Basic Law, the chairman of the House panel tackling the bill said Sunday in light of the bloody Mamasapano clash.

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Indonesian President Widodo now in PHL for state visit

Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo arrived at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Sunday afternoon for a three-day visit to the Philippines.

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LOOK: Binay, family visit wounded SAF men at Camp Crame

Vice President Jejomar Binay and members of his family on Sunday afternoon visited some of the Special Action Force members wounded in an encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Jan. 25.

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Lacson advises Napeñas: Just tell the truth

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday revealed that sacked PNP Special Action Force head P/Dir. Getulio Napeñas Jr.turned to him for advice in the aftermath of the deadly Mamasapano clash in which 44 elite policemen were killed.

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House ad hoc panel indefinitely suspends discussions on BBL

The ad hoc panel of the House of Representatives tackling the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law bill has decided to suspend its deliberations starting Monday, until the results of the various investigations on the tragic anti-terror operation in Maguindanao shall have been evaluated by its members.

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Palace: Govt enhancing projects, programs for quality education

With over P367-billion budget for 2015, the government is continuously enhancing projects and programs to improve the quality of education in the country, Malacañang said Sunday.

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DOLE reminds employers on pay rules for Chinese New Year

The Department of Labor and Employment on Saturday reminded employers in the private sector to observe pay rules for Feb. 19, Chinese New Year.

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Palace seeks prayers for PNoy on his 55th birthday

Malacañang has asked the public to pray for President Benigno Aquino III as he turned 55 on Sunday.

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Arroyo camp denies forcing Mancao to implicate Lacson, others in Dacer-Corbito case

The camp of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo denied that they forced ex-cop Cezar Mancao II to implicate influential personalities in the Dacer-Corbito murder case.

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AFP on coup rumors: We will not participate in political exercises

Both the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of National Defense dismissed rumors of a coup d'etat that have been spreading through text messages.

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Lacson forgives Mancao but hits ‘weak character’

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday said he forgives ex-Senior Superintendent Cezar Mancao II for linking him to the murder of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in 2000.

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De Lima sets terms for Mancao surrender

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Saturday set terms for the surrender of former police Senior Superintendent Cezar Mancao II, nearly two years after he bolted the detention facility of an agency under her department.

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Deliberate on BBL but don’t forestall it, Palace asks lawmakers

Take time to deliberate on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, but don't forestall it.

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PNoy, Roxas may meet next week to select new PNP chief

Following the resignation of suspended Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima, President Benigno Aquino III may meet with Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II this coming week to choose a permanent chief for the police force.

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Indonesian President Widodo to visit PHL

Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will be in the country for a state visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, defense, investment and trade cooperation with the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.

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Erap forgives Mancao but advises him to face the music

Former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada on Saturday said he forgives former Senior Superintendent Cezar Mancao II for linking him to the murder of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in 2000.

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Cezar Mancao to surrender, apologizes to Lacson, Estrada

After being in hiding for two years, former police Senior Superintendent Cezar Mancao II on Saturday hinted he will finally surface and face the music in the double murder of PR man Salvador "Bubby" Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in 2000.

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DOLE: Job fairs in store for Q1 of 2015

Jobseekers can avail of job fairs lined up until the end of March, the Department of Labor and Employment said over the weekend.

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EU condoles with SAF 44's kin, backs impartial probe

The European Union on Friday extended its sympathies to the kin of the 44 Special Action Force police officers slain in the January 25 Mamasapano clash.

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The Fallen 44 fought for 9 hours; reinforcements came 4 hours later – Mamasapano BoI probe

Nine hours. From just before 4 a.m. to shortly after 1 p.m. 44 police commandos of the Special Action Force (SAF) fought for their lives against several armed groups in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25, according to the police officer who was the radio operator at the tactical command post for Oplan Wolverine.

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PNoy: SAF commander had 3 chances to stop Mamasapano mission

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said relieved PNP-Special Action Force (SAF) chief Director Getulio Napeñas Jr. had at least three chances to abort the deadly operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, which left 44 of police commandos dead.

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FULL TEXT (English Translation): PNoy’s speech on Marwan’s death, Purisima’s resignation and the Mamasapano clash

"On January 24, our Special Action Force conducted an operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Their targets were two notorious terrorists: Primarily, Zulkifli Bin Hir, alias Abu Marwan, a Malaysian, and Basit Usman. The operation against Marwan was successful."

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BIFF member admits selling firearms taken from slain SAF men

A member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) has admitted that they took the firearms and some of the personal items of the 44 elite policemen killed in the infamous January 25 Mamasapano clash.

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Purisima denies hand in Mamasapano operation

Suspended national police chief Director General Alan Purisima on Friday denied that he was the one who was giving orders during the January 25 operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, which left 44 elite policemen dead.

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PNoy warns MILF: ‘We'll get Usman with or without your help’

Despite a peace deal with the secessionist group, President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday warned the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) not to get in the way of the government's manhunt for the suspected terrorist Basit Usman.

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FULL TEXT: PNoy’s speech on Marwan’s death, Purisima’s resignation and the Mamasapano clash

"Noong ika-24 ng Enero, nagsagawa ng operasyon ang ating Special Action Force sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Target nila ang dalawang kilabot na terorista: Pangunahin ang Malaysian na si Zulkifli Bin Hir, alias Abu Marwan, at si Basit Usman. Tagumpay po ang operasyon laban kay Marwan."

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PNoy accepts suspended PNP chief Purisima's resignation

President Benigno Aquino III has accepted the resignation of his longtime pal, suspended Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima.

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PNoy claims responsibility over fate of Fallen 44

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said the 44 police commandos who died in the Mamasapano encounter were his responsibility.

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LIVE UPDATES: President Aquino addresses the nation

President Benigno Aquino III addresses the nation live on Friday, February 6, 2015. Get the latest updates as they happen from the President's speech.

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TIMELINE: Events before and during the Mamasapano clash

Different law enforcement agencies in the Philippines have started their investigation on the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force's encounter with Moro groups in Mamasapano town in Maguindanao on January 25 that led to the deaths of 44 elite police officers

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Stop harassing our fishermen, PHL tells China

The Philippines on Friday told China to refrain from actions that will complicate a maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea.

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SAF man upset over chance that 2 MILF members will get Marwan bounty

"Sila na nga ang nangbangga sa aming tropa, sila pa ang bibigyan? Hindi dapat." Thus, said a member of the Philippine National Police's Special Action Force, who refused to be identified due to lack of authority to speak to media, said when asked to comment on the possibility of two members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front getting the $5-million reward for the death of suspected international terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan.

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43 bank accounts, 28 properties, 15 vehicles among Bong Revilla’s assets ordered frozen

For the next couple of months, or even years, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s 43 bank accounts, 28 properties and 15 vehicles would be idle assets.

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Station commander in Cebu also goes bald for Fallen 44

A Cebu City police station commander who was formerly with the police's elite Special Action Force joined the ranks of police personnel who had their heads shaved to honor 44 SAF men killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Jan. 25.

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PNoy faces growing political storm over deadly Mamasapano raid

President Benigno Aquino III is facing his biggest political crisis over an operation to capture a wanted militant, amid revelations that a suspended police general who is a close friend of the president played a central role in the raid.

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Court allows lawyers to visit Bilibid inmates at NBI

Lawyers of the high-profile convicts earlier taken out of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City can now visit their clients who were transferred to the National Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Manila.

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Prosecutors to probe Mamasapano clash named, given two-month deadline

Justice Leila de Lima has named the five prosecutors who would make up the Department of Justice (DOJ) task force that will conduct a parallel investigation on the bloody January 25 Mamasapano clash that left 44 elite policemen dead.

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PNP: No claimants yet for P7.4-M PHL reward for Marwan’s head

No one has come forward yet to claim the P7.4-million reward offered by the Philippine government for information that will lead to the neutralization of Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan, police said Friday.

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Sandiganbayan raffles off cases vs. 5 ex-solons in ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan on Friday raffled off the cases filed against the second batch of lawmakers accused of pocketing money from the alleged pork barrel fund scam.

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PNoy to address nation again on Friday night

President Benigno Aquino III will once again deliver a nationwide address on Friday night.

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No gun ban for SK polls yet

No, the gun ban for the Sangguniang Kabataan elections is not yet in effect. For now, the start of the gun ban has been postponed to March 26.

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Sandiganbayan junks ex-PNP chief Razon’s petition to post bail

The Sandiganbayan has denied the petition of former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Avelino Razon Jr. to post bail for his malversation cases in connection with the alleged anomalous repair of PNP armored vehicles amounting to P385.5 million.

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PNP no information on Purisima’s resignation — spokesman

The spokesperson of the Philippine National Police on Friday said they have no information on the supposed resignation of suspended PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima.

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PNP ready for sympathy attacks over Marwan death

The Philippine National Police is prepared for any sympathy attacks by armed groups over the death of Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan, following an operation that also cost the lives of 44 Special Action Force troopers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Jan. 25.

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China dredging at Panganiban Reef – Navy official

China has started dredging around the disputed Panganiban (Mischief) Reef in the South China Sea, a Philippine navy commander said on Thursday, signalling Beijing may be preparing to expand its facilities in the area.

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MILF considers returning fallen 44 SAF men’s firearms

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is considering returning the firearms of the 44 Special Action Force troopers slain in a clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Jan. 25.

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Chief GPH negotiator: Due process needed in turnover of MILF fighters, SAF guns

The head of the government's peace panel said Thursday that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is leading an internal investigation for the return of the firearms and other items taken from troopers of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force who fell in a clash in Maguindanao on Jan. 25.

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Sandiganbayan freezes Bong Revilla’s assets

The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has ordered its sheriff to freeze more than P200 million in assets of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. in connection with the plunder and other cases he is facing related to his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.

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MILF needs to prove goodwill after Mamasapano clash —AFP

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front needs to prove their commitment to the peace process after international terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir also known as Marwan was recently neutralized in their territory, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Thursday.

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Seized videos show Usman giving shooting, bomb-making lessons

The laptop of wanted Filipino bomb maker Basit Usman that the military managed to seize last June yielded videos of giving shooting lessons as well as on how to make homemade bombs.

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