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Lumad: Caught in the middle of a war
MANILA, Philippines – The military played before lawmakers a video showing a boy singing "Lupang Sinira" of nationalist Pol Galang, but the lyrics were changed. The altered song was made to be about a...
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Remember when Noynoy Aquino declared he would run?
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III's 6-year term in Malacañang is nearing its end.Aquino's presidency officially began in 2010 after he won the May presidential elections that year....
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The Duterte-Grace Poe tandem that almost happened
Sometime end of January, days after news of the Mamasapano massacre broke, Senator Grace Poe and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte met in a common friend’s home in Quezon City.At the time, Poe had...
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Grace Poe to declare candidacy on September 16?
The speculations will soon be over.Senator Grace Poe is set to declare her presidential bid on Wednesday, September 16. The plan so far is to launch in the University of the Philippines in Diliman –...
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Looking at plunder in the PDAF cases
MANILA, Philippines – On September 12, 2007, former president Joseph Estrada made history in the country as he became the highest public official to be convicted of plunder.It was a short-lived...
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TIMELINE: Gerry Ortega murder case
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – On Monday, September 21, the government confirmed that the main suspects in the murder of broadcast journalist Gerry Ortega have been arrested in Thailand.Ex-Palawan...
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Before Grace Poe's case, how did SC justices vote in the past?
MANILA, Philippines – While Senator Grace Poe already announced her bid for the presidency in next year's polls, she has yet to win another fight – win the disqualification case filed against her...
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IN MEMORIAM: Aries Rufo, investigative journalist
MANILA, Philippines – To the public, Aries Rufo was a fearless investigative journalist whose incisive reports cut to the very heart of thorny issues plaguing the country – from irregularities and...
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10 things to know about Alan Peter Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Alan Cayetano's term ends in 2019. But the last-term senator is already eyeing a higher elective post in 2016: the vice presidency.The announcement of his candidacy in...
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Are Makati's cakes really 'overpriced'?
MANILA, Philippines – The free birthday cakes for the senior citizens of Makati have been the subject of controversy for more than a year now.In August 2014, lawyer Renato Bondal alleged that currently...
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8 things to know about Antonio Trillanes IV
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Antonio Trillanes has formally declared his vice presidential candidacy– the third to do so among the incumbent members of Senate. Before him, formal announcements were...
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PDAF lawyer Baligod thinking of Senate run?
He's running? Pork scam lawyer Levito Baligod is said to be considering a Senate bid so he could pursue his advocacies, including fighting corruption in government.“I’ve been thinking very seriously...
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FAST FACTS: What benefits are senior citizens entitled to?
MANILA, Philippines – In 1994, former president Fidel Ramos declared the first week of October as Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino (Elderly Filipino Week) through Proclamation No. 470.Every year, the...
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8 things to know about Leni Robredo
MANILA, Philippines – The Liberal Party's vice presidential bet, Camarines Sur Representative Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo, is so far the only female running for the second highest post in the...
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Most Metro Manila mayors, vice mayors eligible for reelection in 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Most areas in Metro Manila may end up with the same leaders after the 2016 elections.At least 13 mayors and 14 vice mayors in 16 cities and one municipality in the National...
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At Arroyo case press con: 'Is Amal Clooney the wife of George?'
On Thursday, October 8, one of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's lawyers called a press conference to share the news that the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention had released its opinion that...
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Over 18,000 posts at stake in 2016 elections
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATED) Politicians and those aspiring to be elected to public office in 2016 are set to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) starting Monday, October 12, up to Friday,...
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Is your candidate qualified to run for public office?
MANILA, Philippines – Is the leader you want qualified to run for elective positions?According to the 1987 Constitution, all candidates for President, Vice President, Senator, and members of the House...
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11 things to know about Chiz Escudero
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero is undoubtedly one of the more popular names in the 2016 race. Much has been said about his stint as senator and politician, but here are 11 things...
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PODCAST: Greg Garcia: VP candidates need a tandem
MANILA, Philippines – Candidates will be filing their certificates of candidacy starting Monday, October 12, until Friday, October 16. But vice presidential candidates without a running mate are bound...
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