Finance chief explains mining shares in financial statement - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Finance chief explains mining shares in financial statement ABS-CBN News MANILA - Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said Tuesday mining shares that were reported in his statement of assets liabilities and net worth belonged to his son. The Philex Mining shares, Dominguez said, were a…

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Cop killer surrenders to M'lang mayor - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Cop killer surrenders to M'lang mayor Manila Bulletin Cotabato City – Police in M'lang town in North Cotabato filed today murder charges against Jerson Pakhat, who voluntarily yielded and admitted killing on Monday a police intelligence officer. Supt. Peter John Calinga, chief of…

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Ethics case vs Trillanes filed at Senate - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Ethics case vs Trillanes filed at Senate Inquirer.net An ethics complaint has been filed at the Senate against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Tuesday. While he has yet to read the entire complaint, Sotto said it mentioned about…

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DPWH gets additional 2017 outlay for Southern Leyte | SunStar - Sun.Star

DPWH gets additional 2017 outlay for Southern Leyte | SunStar Sun.Star MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte -- The actual budget for infrastructure development in Southern Leyte has increased to P1.8 billion from the proposed P1.7 billion this year. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Southern…

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Prices of goods, services in Leyte slightly increase in January 2017 | SunStar - Sun.Star

Prices of goods, services in Leyte slightly increase in January 2017 | SunStar Sun.Star TACLOBAN CITY -- The general price levels of goods and services in Leyte recorded a slight increase in January this year, with an inflation rate of 2.5 percent from 1.9 percent the previous month. Inflation rate…

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Duterte to 'think a thousand times' about reviving peace talks - Rappler

Rappler Duterte to 'think a thousand times' about reviving peace talks Rappler TALKING PEACE TALKS. President Rodrigo Duterte meets with Left-leaning Cabinet members including Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano, and National Anti-Poverty Commission…

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Duterte meets 8-year-old boy kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte meets 8-year-old boy kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza (right) with 8 year old Rexon Romoc and his parents Nora and Elmer. SCREENGRAB FROM RTVMALACANANG. President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday…

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Armed Forces join 'renewed' war on drugs - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Armed Forces join 'renewed' war on drugs Philippine Star In this Sept. 6, 2016 photo, police inspect one of two unidentified drug suspects after being shot by police as they tried to evade a checkpoint in Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines. AP/Aaron Favila. MANILA,…

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15 nabbed Chinese nationals face illegal gambling raps - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 15 nabbed Chinese nationals face illegal gambling raps Inquirer.net Arrested Chinese nationals to undergo inquest proceeding at DOJ for violation of the Cybercrime Law. TETCH TORRES-TUPAS/INQUIRER.net. The police on Tuesday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal cases…

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Davao City eyes limiting building height | SunStar - Sun.Star

ABS-CBN News Davao City eyes limiting building height | SunStar Sun.Star DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio ordered selected department heads to initiate a study whether or not the city has the legal right to limit the height of buildings to be built in the city. City Administrator Zulieka Lopez…

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PNP chief Bato dela Rosa says new anti-drug group to be formed - GMA News

GMA News PNP chief Bato dela Rosa says new anti-drug group to be formed GMA News SILANG, Cavite – Philippine National Police chief Director Ronald dela Rosa said Tuesday a new drug enforcement group will be formed when the police organization returns to the campaign against illegal drugs. “We will…

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Comelec to hold special voters' registration for women, girls Mar. 8 - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Comelec to hold special voters' registration for women, girls Mar. 8 Inquirer.net The other cities, which will conduct the special satellite registration are the cities of Cotabato, Baguio, Butuan, Dagupan, Santiago, Angeles, Olongapo, Lucena, Puerto Princesa, Naga, Bacolod; Iloilo,…

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No immediate relief for De Lima as SC sets oral arguments - GMA News

GMA News No immediate relief for De Lima as SC sets oral arguments GMA News Senator Leila De Lima on Tuesday failed to secure immediate relief from the Supreme Court over her bid to nullify her arrest and stop the proceedings of the drug trading case pending before a Muntinlupa City court. A report…

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PNP chief Bato dela Rosa says new anti-drug group to be formed - GMA News

GMA News PNP chief Bato dela Rosa says new anti-drug group to be formed GMA News SILANG, Cavite – Philippine National Police chief Director Ronald dela Rosa said Tuesday a new drug enforcement group will be formed when the police organization returns to the campaign against illegal drugs. “We will…

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Sandiganbayan postpones arraignment of ex-Palawan gov. Reyes for graft rap - GMA News

GMA News Sandiganbayan postpones arraignment of ex-Palawan gov. Reyes for graft rap GMA News The Sandiganbayan has postponed the arraignment of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes and two of his co-accused for the graft case filed against them in connection with the fertilizer fund scam. The…

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Phivolcs: 2 active fault lines in Davao City | SunStar - Sun.Star

Manila Bulletin Phivolcs: 2 active fault lines in Davao City | SunStar Sun.Star THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there are two active fault lines in Davao City located in Maa and New Carmen, Tugbok, Davao City, thus urging the public not to construct on top of…

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Imelda Marcos' lawyer cited in contempt - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Imelda Marcos' lawyer cited in contempt Inquirer.net MANILA — The Sandiganbayan has cited the lawyer of former First Lady Imelda Marcos in contempt for his third straight absence from her graft trial. Lawyer Robert A.C. Sison also lost the chance to continue presenting additional…

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Shabu, other contraband seized from Cebu provincial jail | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Shabu, other contraband seized from Cebu provincial jail | SunStar Sun.Star THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Central Visayas operatives seized 19 medium-sized packs of white crystals believed to be shabu, more than 80 cell phones, cash amounting to P92,000, bladed weapons,…

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Duterte says De Lima 100% safe at PNP jail - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte says De Lima 100% safe at PNP jail Inquirer.net Sen. Leila de Lima is “100 percent” safe at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center, President Duterte said on Monday. “I think people are interested not to see her dead but to see her in prison for what she did,” Mr.…

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Bongbong not keen at joining Duterte Cabinet - The Standard

Bongbong not keen at joining Duterte Cabinet The Standard EVEN with an appointment ban lapsing soon, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was not keen at joining his Cabinet as Interior secretary. “He's not interested,” Duterte said, referring to…

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De Lima lawyers ask high court to free her - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net De Lima lawyers ask high court to free her Inquirer.net Sen. Leila de Lima waves at her supporters outside the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (Photo by NINO JESUS ORBETA/Philippine Daily Inquirer). If she's into the illegal drug trade, what kind of narcotics…

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Why meat is key in the climate change fight - CNN Video

Why meat is key in the climate change fight - CNN Video Isa Soares talks to Laura Wellesley from Chatham House about how we won't meet global climate targets if we keep eating meat the same way.

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Senators say Yasay may face perjury complaint - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Senators say Yasay may face perjury complaint Inquirer.net INQUIRER FORUM Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri (right) and other members of the Senate “Seatmates”—Senators Sonny Angara, JV Ejercito, Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva—comment on the reported American citizenship of Foreign…

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What Do the New Philippine Protests Mean for Duterte? - The Diplomat

The Diplomat What Do the New Philippine Protests Mean for Duterte? The Diplomat For two straight weekends, thousands have gathered in the streets of Manila to condemn the deterioration of the human rights situation in the Philippines. On February 18, the Catholic Church mobilized an estimated…

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Davao labor office expands JobStart program | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Davao labor office expands JobStart program | SunStar Sun.Star DAVAO. Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole) Davao Senior Labor and Employment Officer Lariele Arce said they will establishing the JobStart Philippines Program (JPP) in three more areas in the region to cater…

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Umali asks De Lima to respect drug probe despite 'Bedan' ties - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Umali asks De Lima to respect drug probe despite 'Bedan' ties Inquirer.net Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, who led the House of Representatives' inquiry into the Bilibid drug trade, said he expected Senator Leila de Lima to respect his decision to support the investigation that…

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Senators say Yasay may face perjury complaint - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Senators say Yasay may face perjury complaint Inquirer.net INQUIRER FORUM Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri (right) and other members of the Senate “Seatmates”—Senators Sonny Angara, JV Ejercito, Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva—comment on the reported American citizenship of Foreign…

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Delegation of French tourism professionals to visit Cebu, Manila from Feb. 26 to Mar. 3 - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Delegation of French tourism professionals to visit Cebu, Manila from Feb. 26 to Mar. 3 Manila Bulletin The Embassy of France to the Philippines and Atout France, the French Tourism Development Agency on Friday said they will lead a delegation of French tourism professionals in Cebu…

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Bato visits De Lima in Camp Crame detention - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Bato visits De Lima in Camp Crame detention Inquirer.net Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa (left) said Sen. Leila de Lima was 'very relaxed' when he visited her at her cell inside the PNP Custodial Center Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. INQUIRER FILES. On her first night in…

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Mitsubishi developing Euro-4 engine for L300, cease Adventure by year end - AutoIndustriya.com

AutoIndustriya.com Mitsubishi developing Euro-4 engine for L300, cease Adventure by year end AutoIndustriya.com At the press conference after the roll out of the new Philippine-made Mitsubishi Mirage G4, we asked the leadership of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) as well as Mitsubishi Motors…

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Negros Oriental all set for Women's Month celebration | SunStar - Sun.Star

Negros Chronicle Negros Oriental all set for Women's Month celebration | SunStar Sun.Star THE Negros Oriental Commission on Women has lined up activities in celebration of the National Women's Month, which will kick off on March 6 at Macias Sports Center in Dumaguete City. The observance has the…

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Senate ousts Drilon, LP senators from key posts - Rappler

Rappler Senate ousts Drilon, LP senators from key posts Rappler MANILA, Philippines – The Senate on Monday, February 27, stripped 3 Liberal Party senators and their ally of committee chairmanships, following the arrest of their party mate Senator Leila de Lima. It was neophyte senator Manny…

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Duterte on Napoles: SolGen Calida is right - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte on Napoles: SolGen Calida is right Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he agreed with Solicitor General Jose Calida who is seeking Janet Lim-Napoles' acquittal in her serious illegal detention case. “I think it's right,” he said during a televised ambush…

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SC Justice Carpio: 'Fight for West PH Sea' | SunStar - Sun.Star

SC Justice Carpio: 'Fight for West PH Sea' | SunStar Sun.Star THE Supreme Court (SC) in a lecture at the University of the Cordilleras (UC) encouraged highland students to uphold and assert the award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague over the South China Sea dispute against…

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Umali tells De Lima to stop 'hurling unfounded acusations' vs. court - GMA News

GMA News Umali tells De Lima to stop 'hurling unfounded acusations' vs. court GMA News House Justice committee chair Reynaldo Umali on Monday told Sen. Leila de Lima not to undermine the credibility of the courts handling the drug cases filed against her. Umali, who led the House inquiry on the…

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SC Justice Carpio: 'Fight for West PH Sea' | SunStar - Sun.Star

SC Justice Carpio: 'Fight for West PH Sea' | SunStar Sun.Star THE Supreme Court (SC) in a lecture at the University of the Cordilleras (UC) encouraged highland students to uphold and assert the award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague over the South China Sea dispute against…

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'No conflict' between corporal punishment ban, lowering criminal liability age – lawmakers - Rappler

Rappler 'No conflict' between corporal punishment ban, lowering criminal liability age – lawmakers Rappler 'NO CONFLICT.' Representatives Reynaldo Umali, Gwendolyn Garcia, and Estrellita Suansing hold a press conference on February 27, 2017. Photo by Mara Cepeda/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Three…

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Iligan lawmaker, ex-mayor charged with graft for lease deals - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Iligan lawmaker, ex-mayor charged with graft for lease deals Inquirer.net Iligan City Rep. Frederick Siao (Photo from the official website of the House of Representatives at www.congress.gov.ph). MANILA — State prosecutors have formally charged former Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Ll.…

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Osmeña: I don't run after investors, I run after people who try to swindle the city - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Osmeña: I don't run after investors, I run after people who try to swindle the city Inquirer.net Investors are welcome in Cebu City, but Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña reminds them that he has to be firm and fair and will not hesitate to implement the law. “I don't run after investors. I…

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Suspected NPA rebel killed in Batangas clash - GMA News

GMA News Suspected NPA rebel killed in Batangas clash GMA News A suspected New People's Army rebel was killed following a clash with government security forces in Batangas early Monday morning, a regional Army commander said. Citing field reports, Col. Arnulfo Burgos, 202nd Brigade commander, said…

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3 soldiers eyeing promotion face raps over drug paraphernalia - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 3 soldiers eyeing promotion face raps over drug paraphernalia Inquirer.net CEBU CITY — Charges are being filed on Monday (Feb. 27) against three members of the Philippine Army who were arrested for alleged possession of illegal drug paraphernalia in a makeshift room in Barangay…

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Fighter jets fly over Davao City | SunStar - Sun.Star

Update Philippines Fighter jets fly over Davao City | SunStar Sun.Star TWO fighter jets flew over Davao City Friday, at 11:35 am, surprising a number of Dabawenyos. "Abi namo'g giyera na, nakuyawan mi kay karon pako kakita ato, dugay nako diri sa Davao (I thought there was a war happening. I was…

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LOOK: What fake ambush? It's real, says DOJ - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net LOOK: What fake ambush? It's real, says DOJ Inquirer.net The Department of Justice (DOJ) has presented photos of the earlier reported as “fake ambush” of Lalaine Madrigal Martinez, wife of convicted kidnapper Noel Martinez, one of the inmates who testified against Senator Leila De…

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Three soldiers, four others caught in 'drug den' raid - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Three soldiers, four others caught in 'drug den' raid Inquirer.net The three army corporals were interrogated by the Guadalupe Police following their arrest for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia last Saturday. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON). Charges are set to be filed today against…

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Bato visits De Lima in Camp Crame detention - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Bato visits De Lima in Camp Crame detention Inquirer.net Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa (left) said Sen. Leila de Lima was 'very relaxed' when he visited her at her cell inside the PNP Custodial Center Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. INQUIRER FILES. On her first night in…

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Imelda Marcos' camp skips graft trial at Sandiganbayan - GMA News

GMA News Imelda Marcos' camp skips graft trial at Sandiganbayan GMA News The continuation of the graft trial of former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos was postponed Monday after her camp failed to show up in court. During the hearing, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division asked…

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Nationwide transport strike affects COMELEC activity - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Nationwide transport strike affects COMELEC activity Manila Bulletin The transport strike in the National Capital Region (NCR) has affected the activity of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The poll body was supposed to visit a number of schools and universities Monday,…

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Three soldiers, four others caught in 'drug den' raid - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Three soldiers, four others caught in 'drug den' raid Inquirer.net The three army corporals were interrogated by the Guadalupe Police following their arrest for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia last Saturday. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON). Charges are set to be filed today against…

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SHOT IN THE HEAD | Quezon City road rage ends young man's wedding plans - InterAksyon

InterAksyon SHOT IN THE HEAD | Quezon City road rage ends young man's wedding plans InterAksyon Photos of Anthony Mendoza, one of which shows him lying on the ground after he was shot dead in an apparent road rage incident in Quezon City during the weekend. (Uploaded photos from Facebook with…

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DPWH opens CP Garcia-Commonwealth connecting road - GMA News

GMA News DPWH opens CP Garcia-Commonwealth connecting road GMA News Motorists from both the C.P Garcia and Katipunan avenues no longer need to traverse the Quezon City Circle to get to Commonwealth Avenue with the completion of Ylanan Road, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said.…

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