Suspected Spanish terrorist says he went to Philippines for vacation

Spanish national Addelhakim Labidi Adib said he was on vacation in the country when he was nabbed by government forces as a suspect supporting the Abu Sayyaf.

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Law students surprised as Robredo substitutes professor in class

A number of law students of the Ateneo de Naga University were surprised on Tuesday as Vice President Leni Robredo served as their professor for a day.

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"From wet to electronic signatures" How we got here| Signable

Take a look at the journey from wax seals to eSignatures and everything in between! Electronic signatures weren't born overnight, they've been evolving for years. Lets take a look at evolution from wet to electronic signatures.

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MRT exec offers to resign after getting scolded by House members

Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) General Manager Rodolfo Garcia has offered to resign after House lawmakers grilled him on the worsening problems in the MRT system. During a House committee on

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Sotto to Duque: DOH, not PAO, should take lead in Dengvaxia probe

'Is PAO now a medical group?...Set your foot down and make the DOH the lead in this investigation, especially in scientific investigations,' Senator Vicente Sotto III tells Health Secretary Francisco Duque III

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Who is Willie Marcial?

In the 1980s, followers of the Philippine Basketball Association television coverage would wonder whenever the late Joe Cantada would tease statistician Willie Marcial about a supposed mistake in the numbers. Cantada’s slight slips would be cues to dub Marcial a variety of names, anything from the...

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Sotto chides blogger for sharing ‘fake news’ post

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III has prodded the blogger behind the Pinoy Ako Blog (PAB) website to study the procedures of the Senate, as he reprimanded her over the “Seven Deadly Sens” entry she shared from the “Silent No More” Facebook page.

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Doctor linked to Maute group charged for abduction, beheading of sawmill workers

Government prosecutors have charged a doctor linked to the Maute terrorist group and accused of wiring money for a foiled jihadist plot targeting New York City, in relation to the abduction and beheading of sawmill workers in Lanao del Sur in 2016. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding...

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What are electronic signatures? | Signable

You've probably heard of them by now but what exactly is an eSignature? What are electronic signatures? In this post we explain exactly what e-signatures are, how exactly you can use them and how they might help your business.

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Eastern Visayas farmers launch camote-based products

FARMERS in Leyte and Samar provinces launched on January 26 various sweet potato-based food products in a bid to bring root crops by-products to supermarket. The Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City and Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Nat...

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Transportation board to start accepting TNVS franchise applications on Feb 5

THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Friday that it would start accepting franchise applications for transport network vehicle services (TNVS) on February 5, “virtually lifting” a moratorium it imposed in 2016. “With the memorandum circular (MC) we have...

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Gadon files criminal complaint vs Sereno over missing SALNs

'It's a laughable move by desperate people,' says the camp of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno

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Ample power supply assured for Visayas

THE Department of Energy-Visayas Field Office (DOE-VFO) has assured that there is enough supply of electricity in the Visayas to meet the requirements of the region. Engr. Keelvin Dajao, Science Research Specialist 2 of the DOE-VFO, said Wednesday, January 24, that the region’s power outlook in 20...

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'Let her speak': Mom protests order blocking Veloso testimony

The mother of convicted drug trafficker Mary Jane Veloso trooped to Court of Appeals on Thursday to protest a ruling that prevented her daughter from testifying against her alleged illegal recruiters.

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First modern PUVs plying Tacloban

Tacloban is the first city in the country to experience the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

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'Nakabuntis ng pulis'? Mark Anthony breaks silence

Mark Anthony Fernandez is aware of the numerous 'reports' that went viral on social media, alleging he impregnated to police officers during his time in prison.

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Philippines secures $1.25B in investment pledges from India

The Philippines has fetched at least $1.25 billion in investment pledges from Indian firms that are expected to create 105,000 jobs.

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Eastern U.S. cougar declared extinct 80 years after last sighting

'Eastern cougars that once prowled North America from Michigan to South Carolina were officially declared extinct and removed from the US endangered species list, eight decades after the last confirmed sighting of the wild feline predator.' Eastern cougars that once prowled North America from Michigan to South Carolina were officially declared extinct and removed from the U.S. endangered species list on Monday, eight decades after the last confirmed sighting of the wild feline predator.

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Katarina Rodriguez is 1st runner-up at the Miss Intercontinental 2017 pageant

Katarina was also named Miss Intercontinental Asia. Current Philippine trending info on popular art, culture, society, movie, music reviews, travel destinations, food, classic literature, bestseller book lists, modern, retro design, health, wellness, exercise, fitness, people, events, beauty, makeup...

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Lawmaker accuses PCSO of violating own rules

Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Ray Villafuerte on Wednesday claimed that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office defied its own rules for allowing the operations of a gaming firm despite committing violations.

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C. Visayas LTO speeds up licenses, plates release

Cebu City-- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Central Visayas will start distributing license plates for cars and motorcycles to clear the big backlog of plates by this April.

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Police to commemorate fallen SAF 44

THE Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Visayas will commemorate on Thursday, January 25, the heroism of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who died in the clash with Moro rebels in Mamasapano, Maguindanao three years ago. Superintendent Reyman Tolentin, the PRO-Central Visayas information...

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Sandigan denies colonel’s bid to junk sexual harassment raps

The Sandiganbayan has denied a high-ranking Philippine Army colonel’s motion to throw out the sexual harassment charges filed against him over three instances of alleged abusive behavior against female subordinates in 2013.

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10 Real-World Examples of Machine Learning and AI [2017]

10 Real-World Examples of Machine Learning and AI Machine learning has finally come of age. Here are ten real-world examples of machine learning and AI you’re probably using right now.

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CA urged to reverse ruling on stopping Veloso’s deposition

Government lawyers on Wednesday asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to reverse its decision that stopped Mary Jane Veloso, who was on death row in Indonesia, from testifying against her alleged recruiters through a deposition.

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Ex-Leyte town mayor faces graft rap over P5.4-M ‘ghost project’ | Philippine Canadian Inquirer

FILE: The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Carigara, Leyte Mayor Anlie Apostol with one count of violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act over a water project in 2010. (Photo: Office of the Ombudsman Philippines/Facebook)MANILA — The Office of the Ombu...

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Construction of P13.16-B gov’t admin center starts

The P13.16-billion National Government Administrative Center (NGAC) at the New Clark City broke ground yesterday.

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DFA opens 100,000 new passport appointment slots

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has opened 100,000 additional online passport appointment slots amid public clamor, GMA News' JP Soriano reported on 24 Oras on Tuesday. Current trending headlines on overseas Filipino workers (OFW), Pinoy achievers, immigration guides and employment abroa...

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DFA opens 100,000 new slots for passport appointments

Heeding online hubbub about the shortage of slots and complaints about fixers selling slots, the Department of Foreign Affairs opens additional ones until June

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How Technology Tricks You Into Tipping More

Digital payment systems use subtle tactics to increase tipping, and while it’s certainly good for hard-working service workers, it may not be so good for your wallet. Digital payment systems use subtle tactics to increase tipping, and while it’s certainly good for hard-working service workers, it may not be so good for your wallet.

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SC: License plate modernization program funding constitutional

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared as constitutional the funding for the P3.8-billion Motor Vehicle License Plate Standardization Program, clearing the way for the release to motorists of 700,000 license plates turned over by the Bureau of Customs to the Land Transportation Office. Current top br...

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Palace: Let Napoles speak to find out ‘whole truth’ behind PDAF scam

Malacañang wants the Ombudsman to investigate all those involved in the Priority Development Fund (PDAF) scam regardless of their political affiliation.

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Ex-Leyte mayor charged with graft over 'ghost' water project

Former Carigara, Leyte Mayor Anlie Apostol has been charged with graft by the Office of the Ombudsman over an allegedly anomalous rehabilitation project of a small water impounding system in 2010.

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Ex-Leyte mayor faces graft charge for P6-M ghost water project

The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge the former mayor of Cariraga, Leyte for graft over her alleged role in the P6-million "ghost" water project. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special inv...

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House OKs new anti-hazing bill on third and final reading

Violators may face life imprisonment or a fine of P1 million when hazing rites lead to death, suicide, rape, sodomy, or mutilation.

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Facebook Is Putting Customers First -- Why Is Social Media Land Disgusted?

'Facebook's algorithm tweak will mean we hear more from the people we want to -- and that can't be too bad.' Facebook's algorithm tweak will mean we hear more from the people we want to -- and that can't be too bad.

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Duterte to military, police: Shoot me if I extend my term

Shooting him before he becomes a dictator is part of the AFP's and PNP's 'solemn duty' to protect the Constitution, says President Rodrigo Duterte

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3.6M Filipino families report feeling hungry in Q4 of 2017: SWS survey

The number of Filipinos who say they experienced involuntary hunger rose to 15.9% or an estimated 3.6 million families in the last quarter of 2017, according to a Social Weather Stations survey.

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Murder raps filed vs officers, Bagani members linked to slay of Italian missionary

Government agents on Monday filed a criminal complaint against individuals linked to the killing of Italian missionary Fausto "Pops" Tentorio in October 2011 after a Department of Justice (DOJ) fact finding panel released its findings after revisiting the case. Current top breaking Philipp...

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8 Influencer Marketing Agencies in the UK you Should Get to Know

British brands wishing to work with a local influencer agency have a range of possible options. British brands wishing to work with a local influencer agency have a range of possible options. There are a surprisingly large number of influencer agencies in the UK. Some businesses prefer a more do-it-yourself approach, building

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Duterte threatens to slap Sison if they meet

President Rodrigo Duterte promises to slap communist leader Jose Maria 'Joma' Sison as he spoke to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, and business sector leaders

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PHL, Netherlands to create master plan for Manila Bay development

The Philippines and the Netherlands are going to craft a master plan for developing the Manila Bay area. Current trending headlines in business, money, banking, finance, companies, corporations, agriculture, mining, foreign currency rates, Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Index, inflation, interest,....

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Danao mayor, Duterte's cousin, charged in Sandigan with admin case

Danao City Cebu Mayor Ramonito Duterte Durano III is the President's second cousin

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Hermes prizes given away at Isabelle Duterte's debut

It seems that the organizers of Isabelle Duterte’s debut pulled out all the stops to make sure that the President’s granddaughter will have a luxurious celebration.

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Biz groups: Con-con for federalism shift

Three of the country’s top business groups support the lifting of economic restrictions in the Constitution through a constitue nt assembly, but prefer a “duly elected” constitutional convention if the changes will include a shift in the form of government.

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How to Use Social Media to Your Advantage and Not Your Detriment

What is the very first step in curating a more employable Online presence? 8 insights to avoid social media mishaps and make you professional account more easily searched-engined in order to maximise your job success In the past couple of decades, the internet has changed not only the whole world, but the job mark...

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Maria Ressa appears at NBI for cyber libel complaint

'We have nothing to hide, I'm right here. We don't have a copy of the complaint, so I don't know what kinds of questions they will ask, but we're not afraid,' says Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa

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7 Alegria crash dead brought to Cebu City - Cebu Daily News

THE bodies of the seven Filipino immigrants, who died in a road accident in Alegria town, southwest Cebu, were brought to the St. Peter’s Memorial Chapel in Barangay Imus, Cebu City on Saturday evening. “All seven are here,” said an employee of the funeral parlor, who requested anonymity. She ...

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8990 launches P2-B mid-rise condo complex in the Visayas | BusinessMirror

BusinessCompanies8990 launches P2-B mid-rise condo complex in the Visayas By VG Cabuag - January 21, 2018 MASS-housing builder 8990 Holdings Inc. said it launched its second mid-rise condominium development in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, which has a total value of approximately P2 billion. The first p...

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Tacloban airport reopens after potholes cause closure

This week's Visayan Business Post Digital Edition is out today. This week's headlines: Tacloban airport reopens after potholes cause closure 340MW more for Visayas grid in ’18 13-yr-old boy, 7-yr-old sister drown in Leyte river Height no longer a requirement to become a police officer – Napolcom Your One-Stop-Shop for local and national news. Local news for the Global Visayan! ‪#‎Philippines‬ ‪#‎EasternVisayas‬ ‪#‎Visayanbizpost‬ ‪#‎VBP‬ ‪#‎GlobalVisayan‬ http://ift.tt/1PSiso1 TACLOBAN CITY—For 25 hours, operations at Eastern Visayas’ premiere airport were suspended due to potholes on the runway blamed on heavy rains last week. Operations at Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airpo…

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