Jinggoy request for Nov 1 leave a ‘mockery of justice’ – Government lawyers

The prosecutors of the plunder and graft cases against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday blocked the detained senator’s request to be given five hours to visit his departed family and friends on November 1.

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PHL ready to stop and contain Ebola virus, says DOH chief

Hospitals and Department of Health facilities tasked to screen and treat people for Ebola are ready with protective suits and special equipment needed to respond to any suspected Ebola cases, Secretary Enrique Ona said in a news conference Tuesday.

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