Almonte clarifies Honasan’s alleged kill plot vs. Marcos family in 1986

Former security adviser Jose Almonte on Friday clarified reports, citing his memoir, that Senator Gringo Honasan planned to kill the Marcos family during the coup attempt in 1986.

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LOOK: Hollande reaffirms PHL-France friendship

French President François Hollande on Thursday reaffirmed for posterity the friendship of the Philippines and France, through his message on Malacañan Palace's guest book.

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France’s Hollande arrives in Guiuan, meets with officials

French President François Hollande arrived in Guiuan in Eastern Samar on Friday to meet with local officials and with those affected by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in November 2013.

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Pemberton makes ‘surprise’ appearance at Olongapo court

US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton made a surprise appearance at an Olongapo City trial court on Friday in connection with a murder case against him for the death of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude last year.

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After Mamasapano tragedy, FVR slams ‘lack of coordination’ among high officials

After the tragic operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25, former President Fidel V. Ramos on Thursday slammed the lack of coordination among high government officials despite help from technology.

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US flies most advanced surveillance plane from PHL for South China Sea patrols

The United States has begun flying its most advanced surveillance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, out of the Philippines for patrols over the South China Sea, the US Navy said on Thursday, acknowledging the flights for the first time.

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CAAP to impose ‘no aircraft movement’ at NAIA for French president’s departure to Samar

For 30 minutes, planes will be barred from landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport starting about 9:15 a.m. Friday for the departure of French president François Hollande and his delegation to Guiuan, Samar.

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France’s Hollande heads to typhoon-hit Guiuan in Eastern Samar

GUIUAN - French President Francois Hollande will on Friday visit a remote town that was devastated by one of the world's strongest typhoons, seeking to sound a global alarm on climate change ahead of a crucial UN summit.

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Enrile under tight guard on first night at Makati Medical Center

Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile spent Thursday night under tight guard at a Makati City hospital, where he was transferred due to pneumonia.

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Resident returns SAF's bulletproof plate found at Mamasapano clash site

A resident from Brgy. Tukanalipao in Mamasapano, Maguindanao returned to the local government there a bulletproof plate believed to be among the belongings of the "Fallen 44" police commandos, a report from GMA's “24-Oras” newscast said Thursday.

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Face the consequences of no coordination on Mamasapano – Prof. Ferrer

Those behind the Mamasapano operation last month should face the consequences of not following the coordination protocol of the Revised Joint Armed Forces of the Philippines-Philippine National Police Operational Guidelines for the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG), the top government peace negotiator said Thursday.

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Solon bats for safeguards on powers of Bangsamoro police

Magdalo party-list Rep. Francisco Ashley Acedillo on Thursday said some provisions of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) must be changed, particularly those on the powers of the regional police force.

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PHL, France to share intel, best practices vs. terrorism

The Philippines and France on Thursday explored ways to step up the fight against terrorism. President Benigno Aquino III said both countries agreed to share intelligence and “best practices” to thwart terrorist activities.

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PNP BOI to 55th SAF’s lone survivor’s alleged killing spree

The Philippine National Police Board of Inquiry would also investigate allegations that the lone survivor of Special Action Force 55th company, P02 Christopher Lalan, killed at least one civilian, GMA News' “24-Oras” said Thursday.

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Maguindanao residents dig foxholes as AFP starts all-out offensive vs. BIFF

The residents of Sitio Kyamko in Maguindanao took it upon themselves to find protection through foxholes as the Armed Forces of the Philippines proceed with its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

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PORK BARREL SCAM: Ex-CDO solon Jaraula ordered arrested, posts bail

The Sandiganbayan First Division has ordered the arrest of former Cagayan de Oro Rep. Constantino Jaraula and several others over their alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.

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Ex-DILG secretary hits govt execs for wrong choices in Mamasapano mission

Former Interior and Local Government Secretary Raffy Alunan III on Thursday took a dig at government officials involved in the Jan. 25 Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash that killed 44 Special Action Force troopers.

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PHL, France call for global action on climate change

The Philippines and France on Thursday issued a call for all countries to act on climate change, and to support an initiative that will be tackled in Paris in December seeking to reduce greenhouse emissions.

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Ejercito, Sotto want house arrest for Enrile

Citing his age and current health condition, some senators on Thursday proposed that Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile be put under house arrest.

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Escudero: PNoy wrong in dealing with suspended Purisima in Mamasapano mission

President Benigno Aquino III was wrong when he allowed then suspended PNP chief Director-General Alan Purisima to have a role in the police operations against Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan and two other high-value targets, a close political ally told reporters on Thursday.

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Tired of ‘hearings galore,’ Belmonte thumbs down proposed Truth Commission

House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. has thumbed down the possibility of creating a Truth Commission to investigate the tragic January 25 police operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, a day after Senate committees approved the proposal.

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LOOK: Bong Revilla’s get-together with Enrile that got PNP officials sacked

Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. denied attending Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile's 91st birthday party but the following pictures submitted by the prosecution panel in his plunder case belied his claims. One showed Revilla's face as he turned while the other showed Enrile talking to his guests.

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Corona shows up at anti-PNoy meeting in Batangas

Ousted Chief Justice Renato Corona on Thursday showed up at a forum of the National Transformation Council (NTC), a group calling on President Benigno Aquino III and all incumbent officials to step down, in Batangas province.

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33 solons prod Belmonte to resume Mamasapano hearings

Thirty-three lawmakers from the House of Representatives have crossed party lines to call on House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. to resume next week the hearings on the infamous January 25 Mamasapano incident.

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Offensive vs. BIFF based on PNoy order to thwart terrorists – Palace

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) undertook its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in response to President Benigno Aquino III’s order to thwart terrorist activities in the country, Malacañang said Thursday.

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Chiz on Balesin wedding, three receptions: We spent within our means

Sen. Francis Escudero said he and wife Heart Evangelista spent within their means for their wedding in an exclusive resort in Quezon province and three receptions in different venues held this month.

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Hollande pays courtesy call on PNoy, to push for climate action

French President Francois Hollande on Thursday paid a courtesy call on President Benigno Aquino III as part of his two-day state visit in the Philippines to push for climate change action.

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Calls for mass resignation in Aquino govt ‘out of tune’ –Palace

At a press briefing Thursday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. told members of the National Transformation Council to take a look at the achievements of the Aquino administration, particularly the economic gains, instead of calling for the resignation of its officials.

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Sandiganbayan enters not guilty plea for Elenita Binay

The Sandiganbayan on Thursday entered a not guilty plea for Dr. Elenita Binay after she refused to enter any plea for her graft and malversation cases.

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All-out war vs. BIFF: Military steps up security in North Cotabato, Maguindanao

PIKIT —The military has stepped up its security measures in North Cotabato and Maguindanao following a Camp Aguinaldo directive for the Army to launch an all-out war against lawless Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

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13 of 15 wounded SAF men at PNP hospital to be discharged soon

Thirteen of the 15 wounded Special Action Force members confined at the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame are set to be discharged this week.

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Escudero to Deles: Start speaking for PHL govt

Speak for and fight for the welfare of the Filipino people. This was the call made Thursday by Senator Francis Escudero to presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles and the government peace panel whom he claimed has sided with and became the mouthpiece of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

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Sereno cites Constitution, rejects calls for her to lead transition govt

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Thursday referred those calliing on President Benigno Aquino III to resign and her to lead a transition government to the 1987 Constitution.

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Palace rejects calls for gov’t peace panel’s resignation

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Board of Inquiry report submitted on March 6 —Espina

The Philippine National Police's Board of Inquiry will subnit its investigation report on the tragic Mamasapano clash next week to Interior Secretary Manuel "Mar" Roxas and officer-in-charge deputy director general Leonardo Espina.

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PNoy OKs extension for filing of claims for Martial Law victims

As much as 50,000 human rights victims during the Martial Law years can now file claims for reparation until May after President Benigno Aquino III signed into law a resolution extending the deadline for six months from November 10, 2014.

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PNP custodial officers sacked over alleged Revilla-Enrile meeting

Custodial officials of the PNP headquarters support service, including its head Chief Supt. Alberto Supapo, have been ordered relieved for allegedly allowing detained Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. attend the 91st birthday celebration of Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile last February 14 inside Camp Crame.

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French President Hollande arrives in PHL for two-day visit

French President François Hollande and his delegation arrived in the Philippines past 11 a.m. Thursday for a two-day state visit.

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France’s Hollande in PHL for climate push

FRANCE - French President Francois Hollande on Thursday arrived in the Philippines with actresses Marion Cotillard and Melanie Laurent to promote the fight against climate change.

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FVR says Enrile sick, in isolation since Wednesday

Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile had been isolation since Wednesday after he suffered from an infection, former President Fidel V. Ramos told reporters Thursday.

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Enrile transferred to Makati Medical Center

Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile was rushed to the Makati Medical Center for pneumonia before dawn Thursday, the Philippine National Police said.

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1986 People Power participants recall the day that ended the Marcos regime

Detained for several months in 1976 during the martial law era, church volunteer Leo Mabansag said it pains him that the democracy that he and the other activists of People Power revolution have fought for is now being used by people who want to advance their political agendas.

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Ex-congressman Valdez taken to PNP hospital on Sandiganbayan's order

The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has ordered that former party-list congressman Edgar Valdez be taken to the Philippine National Police General Hospital in Camp Crame.

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MILF commanders refuse to be interviewed by PNP’s Board of Inquiry

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Blocked from going to Crame, protesters form human chain on EDSA-Cubao

After they were blocked from conducting activities in front of Camp Crame, militant groups instead took over the southbound lane on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue in Cubao late Thursday afternoon, and formed a human chain demonstration in the area.

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Critics hit Palace’s ‘new script’ on PNoy’s involvement in Mamasapano operation

Opposition lawmakers have raised their eyebrows at the apparent shift in Malacañang’s story concerning President Benigno Aquino III’s involvement in the covert police operation to arrest two high-value terrorists in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Jan. 25.

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Govt lawyers block ex-solon’s request to be detained at Camp Crame

The prosecution panel handling the case of former APEC party-list Rep. Edgar Valdez on Wednesday blocked his request to be detained at the PNP Custodial Center, saying they weren’t convinced he needed to be close to a hospital.

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BIFF dares military to stop the talk, start all-out war

Just after the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced that it was going on an all-out-war against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, the BIFF dared them to quit talking and get on with it.

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Muslim Filipinos hurting after Mamasapano clash too

The families of the 44 Philippine National Police Special Action Force troopers killed in a clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao are not the only ones hurting. In Barangay Tukanalipao in Mamasapano, the path leading to the area where the SAF's 55th Special Action Company was caught in a firefight on Jan. 25 is strewn with banners calling for peace and for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.

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VP Binay attends 29th EDSA rites, but away from Cabinet execs

Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday attended the 29th anniversary celebration of the 1986 People Power Revolution at the People Power Monument, but noticeably distant from the other Cabinet officials who were gathered at the EDSA Shrine.

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