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Top Democrats, former US officials sent suspicious packages

Police on Wednesday intercepted suspected explosive devices sent to current and former US politicians, as well as the CNN news channel, days after a bomb was delivered to prominent Democratic Party donor George Soros.
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Top Democrats, former US officials sent suspicious packages

Police on Wednesday intercepted suspected explosive devices sent to current and former US politicians, as well as the CNN news channel, days after a bomb was delivered to prominent Democratic Party donor George Soros.

Mariah Carey in Manila for one-night concert

International Pop Diva Mariah Carey arrived early Thursday morning in Manila for her one-night concert that will be held at the Araneta Coliseum, Vonne Aquino reported on Unang Balita.
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Mariah Carey in Manila for one-night concert

International Pop Diva Mariah Carey arrived early Thursday morning in Manila for her one-night concert that will be held at the Araneta Coliseum, Vonne Aquino reported on Unang Balita.

Wahana CEO, official, arrested over estafa charges, post bail

The founder of Wahana Credit and Loan Corp., the company linked to an alleged investment scam, as well as one of its officials, were arrested on Tuesday, a report on Unang Balita said Wednesday.
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Wahana CEO, official, arrested over estafa charges, post bail

The founder of Wahana Credit and Loan Corp., the company linked to an alleged investment scam, as well as one of its officials, were arrested on Tuesday, a report on Unang Balita said Wednesday.

Troops uncover another cache of firearms in Davao Sur --military

MAKILALA, Cotabato--Security forces have discovered four high-powered firearms, assorted medical paraphernalia, and a communist flag in Davao del Sur last Monday.  
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Troops uncover another cache of firearms in Davao Sur --military

MAKILALA, Cotabato--Security forces have discovered four high-powered firearms, assorted medical paraphernalia, and a communist flag in Davao del Sur last Monday.  

Mexican resort on Pacific coast brace for Hurricane Willa

Thousands of people were evacuated, buildings were boarded up and schools closed on Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday as Hurricane Willa threatened to pummel tourist resorts with high winds and heavy rains.
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Mexican resort on Pacific coast brace for Hurricane Willa

Thousands of people were evacuated, buildings were boarded up and schools closed on Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday as Hurricane Willa threatened to pummel tourist resorts with high winds and heavy rains.

Taiwan train driver switched off speed control before deadly accident - court

The driver of a train in Taiwan that crashed killing 18 people told a court on Tuesday he had switched off its speed-control system, a court official said, as investigators pieced together events that led to the island's worst rail crash in decades.
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Taiwan train driver switched off speed control before deadly accident - court

The driver of a train in Taiwan that crashed killing 18 people told a court on Tuesday he had switched off its speed-control system, a court official said, as investigators pieced together events that led to the island's worst rail crash in decades.

District of Columbia prosecutors open civil probe of Catholic archdiocese

The District of Columbia has opened a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington covered up sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy, the D.C. attorney general told local elected officials on Tuesday.
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District of Columbia prosecutors open civil probe of Catholic archdiocese

The District of Columbia has opened a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington covered up sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy, the D.C. attorney general told local elected officials on Tuesday.

Turkey's leader says signs show Khashoggi killing planned

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday there were strong signs Jamal Khashoggi's killing was planned and attempts to blame it on intelligence operatives - Riyadh has suggested it was a rogue operation -- «will not satisfy us».
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Turkey's leader says signs show Khashoggi killing planned

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday there were strong signs Jamal Khashoggi's killing was planned and attempts to blame it on intelligence operatives - Riyadh has suggested it was a rogue operation -- «will not satisfy us».

Pulis-Pasay na iligal umanong nagbebenta ng baril, arestado sa harap ng Camp Crame

Arestado sa buy-bust operation sa harap ng Camp Crame sa Quezon City ang isang pulis-Pasay at isang gumagawa ng baril dahil sa iligal umanong pagbebenta ng armas.
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Pulis-Pasay na iligal umanong nagbebenta ng baril, arestado sa harap ng Camp Crame

Arestado sa buy-bust operation sa harap ng Camp Crame sa Quezon City ang isang pulis-Pasay at isang gumagawa ng baril dahil sa iligal umanong pagbebenta ng armas.

Trump accuses Puerto Rico of using disaster funds for other debt

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Puerto Rico's politicians of using «massive and ridiculously high amounts of hurricane/disaster funding» to pay off other debts, and said he would not allow a bailout with relief money.
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Trump accuses Puerto Rico of using disaster funds for other debt

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Puerto Rico's politicians of using «massive and ridiculously high amounts of hurricane/disaster funding» to pay off other debts, and said he would not allow a bailout with relief money.

Malalaking isda at pusit, dagsa sa Surigao Sur; laksa-laksang tamban naman sa Bohol

Masasabing pinagpala ang mga mangingisda sa Malimono, Surigao Del Sur dahil sa pagdagsa ng libo-libong tuna at isdang salindato sa kanilang pampang. Ang Panglao naman sa Bohol, mapalad naman na dinadayo ng mga tamban para maging dagdag na aktrasyon sa mga tur
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Malalaking isda at pusit, dagsa sa Surigao Sur; laksa-laksang tamban naman sa Bohol

Masasabing pinagpala ang mga mangingisda sa Malimono, Surigao Del Sur dahil sa pagdagsa ng libo-libong tuna at isdang salindato sa kanilang pampang. Ang Panglao naman sa Bohol, mapalad naman na dinadayo ng mga tamban para maging dagdag na aktrasyon sa mga turista ang tinatawag na «sardine run.»

PHL Navy ships are ‘most welcome’ in Russia, says envoy Khovaev

After BRP Tarlac’s port visit to the Russian Pacific Fleet in Vladivostok this month, Russian ambassador to the Philippines Igor Anatolyevich Khovaev said that Philippine navy ships are most welcome in his country.
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PHL Navy ships are ‘most welcome’ in Russia, says envoy Khovaev

After BRP Tarlac’s port visit to the Russian Pacific Fleet in Vladivostok this month, Russian ambassador to the Philippines Igor Anatolyevich Khovaev said that Philippine navy ships are most welcome in his country.

Lapeña says drug syndicate behind allegations against Customs agents

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña asserted on Tuesday that a drug ring was behind allegations that put Customs agents in a bad light over the P6.8-billion worth of shabu that reportedly entered the country inside magnetic lifters found in Ca
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Lapeña says drug syndicate behind allegations against Customs agents

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña asserted on Tuesday that a drug ring was behind allegations that put Customs agents in a bad light over the P6.8-billion worth of shabu that reportedly entered the country inside magnetic lifters found in Cavite.

Ex-Maguindanao Gov Ampatuan loses bid for leave to contest ‘anomalous’ fuel purchase case

Former Maguindanao Governor Datu Sajid Ampatuan has lost his bid to secure a leave of court from the Sandiganbayan that would have allowed him to seek the outright dismissal of his criminal case over the alleged anomalous purchase of fuel in 2009.
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Ex-Maguindanao Gov Ampatuan loses bid for leave to contest ‘anomalous’ fuel purchase case

Former Maguindanao Governor Datu Sajid Ampatuan has lost his bid to secure a leave of court from the Sandiganbayan that would have allowed him to seek the outright dismissal of his criminal case over the alleged anomalous purchase of fuel in 2009.

Guevarra says DOJ--not Calida--to decide next step in Trillanes case

It is the Department of Justice (DOJ), not the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), that will decide which legal step to take after a Makati court denied a government motion for Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's arrest, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said
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Guevarra says DOJ--not Calida--to decide next step in Trillanes case

It is the Department of Justice (DOJ), not the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), that will decide which legal step to take after a Makati court denied a government motion for Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's arrest, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Tuesday.

Palace shrugs off Facebook purge of pro-Duterte pages

Malacañang on Tuesday shrugged off Facebook's decision to take down pages supportive of President Rodrigo Duterte due to spam content and alleged violation of authenticity policies.
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Palace shrugs off Facebook purge of pro-Duterte pages

Malacañang on Tuesday shrugged off Facebook's decision to take down pages supportive of President Rodrigo Duterte due to spam content and alleged violation of authenticity policies.

How 2 Makati courts ruled on Trillanes amnesty case

The Duterte administration has won once and lost once in its bid to have Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, one of its staunchest critics, re-arrested for criminal cases dismissed seven years ago.  
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How 2 Makati courts ruled on Trillanes amnesty case

The Duterte administration has won once and lost once in its bid to have Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, one of its staunchest critics, re-arrested for criminal cases dismissed seven years ago.  

Music video ng Grade 10 students para sa Math class, mala-'The Greatest Showman'

Aakalaing 'The Greatest Showman' ang music video na ginawa ng mga mag-aaral ng Camarines Sur National High School para sa kanilang Math class, na hanep sa editing, choreography at paglatag ng tunog.
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Music video ng Grade 10 students para sa Math class, mala-'The Greatest Showman'

Aakalaing 'The Greatest Showman' ang music video na ginawa ng mga mag-aaral ng Camarines Sur National High School para sa kanilang Math class, na hanep sa editing, choreography at paglatag ng tunog.

DENR exec: Boracay front beach, Puka beach safe for swimming

The front beach and Puka beach of the world famous Boracay Island resort are safe for swimming, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Tuesday.  
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DENR exec: Boracay front beach, Puka beach safe for swimming

The front beach and Puka beach of the world famous Boracay Island resort are safe for swimming, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Tuesday.  

Albayalde says Sagay farmers slay could be part of moves to 'discredit' gov't

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is not discounting the possibility that the killing of nine sugar workers in Sagay, Negros Occidental, over the weekend is perpetrated to «discredit» the Duterte administration.
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Albayalde says Sagay farmers slay could be part of moves to 'discredit' gov't

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is not discounting the possibility that the killing of nine sugar workers in Sagay, Negros Occidental, over the weekend is perpetrated to «discredit» the Duterte administration.

NDFP on Panelo's challenge to communists: A quick fact-check can help him

National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiating panel chairperson Fidel Agcaoili on Tuesday hit back at presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo for «challenging» Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison t
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NDFP on Panelo's challenge to communists: A quick fact-check can help him

National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiating panel chairperson Fidel Agcaoili on Tuesday hit back at presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo for «challenging» Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison to «walk the talk» and support the Duterte administration's call for peace.

Sagay killings highlight serious rights abuses in PHL -- Human Rights Watch

The killing of nine sugarcane farmers in Sagay, Negros Occidental highlights the serious rights abuses in the country, the Human Rights Watch said.  
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Sagay killings highlight serious rights abuses in PHL -- Human Rights Watch

The killing of nine sugarcane farmers in Sagay, Negros Occidental highlights the serious rights abuses in the country, the Human Rights Watch said.  

Lawmakers welcome Makati court ruling on Trillanes coup d’etat case

Lawmakers on Monday welcomed the ruling of a Makati court dismissing the petition of the Department of Justice to issue a warrant of arrest against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV for coup d'etat charges.
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Lawmakers welcome Makati court ruling on Trillanes coup d’etat case

Lawmakers on Monday welcomed the ruling of a Makati court dismissing the petition of the Department of Justice to issue a warrant of arrest against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV for coup d'etat charges.

Norway mourns WWII resistance fighter who halted Nazis’ nuclear drive

In February 1943, Ronneberg led a six-man team on a secret mission to sabotage a plant in southern Norway that produced heavy water, a component in early nuclear energy research. It put a halt to the Nazis' nuclear weapon ambitions.
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Norway mourns WWII resistance fighter who halted Nazis’ nuclear drive

In February 1943, Ronneberg led a six-man team on a secret mission to sabotage a plant in southern Norway that produced heavy water, a component in early nuclear energy research. It put a halt to the Nazis' nuclear weapon ambitions.

Judge saw no reason to disturb final judgment on coup case, says Trillanes lawyer

«Sinabi lang ni Judge [Andres Soriano] dito na hindi niya pinagbibigyan yung kahilingan na buksan yung kaso, so wala tayong kasong pinag-uusapan,» lawyer Rey Robles told reporters in an interview with reporters.
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Judge saw no reason to disturb final judgment on coup case, says Trillanes lawyer

«Sinabi lang ni Judge [Andres Soriano] dito na hindi niya pinagbibigyan yung kahilingan na buksan yung kaso, so wala tayong kasong pinag-uusapan,» lawyer Rey Robles told reporters in an interview with reporters.

Totoo nga ba ang sukob sa kasal at papaano raw ito makokontra?

Dalawang linggo bago ang kasal ni Lea, nalaman niyang magpapakasal din ang kaniyang kuya dahil nabuntis daw ng huli ang kaniyang nobya. Dito naisip daw ni Lea ang matandang paniniwala na malas sa magkapatid ang ikasal sa magkaparehong taon na kung tawagin ay
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Totoo nga ba ang sukob sa kasal at papaano raw ito makokontra?

Dalawang linggo bago ang kasal ni Lea, nalaman niyang magpapakasal din ang kaniyang kuya dahil nabuntis daw ng huli ang kaniyang nobya. Dito naisip daw ni Lea ang matandang paniniwala na malas sa magkapatid ang ikasal sa magkaparehong taon na kung tawagin ay «sukob» at mamalasin daw ang mas bata.

Makati judge: Trillanes applied for amnesty, admitted guilt

The Makati trial court judge who refused to order Senator Antonio Trillanes IV arrested also contradicted a presidential proclamation that declared the lawmaker failed to comply with amnesty requirements.
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Makati judge: Trillanes applied for amnesty, admitted guilt

The Makati trial court judge who refused to order Senator Antonio Trillanes IV arrested also contradicted a presidential proclamation that declared the lawmaker failed to comply with amnesty requirements.

Mga batang mag-aaral sa isang paaralan sa Talipao, Sulu, balik-eskwelahan na

Makalipas ang mahigit dalawang taon, muling inawit ang Lupang Hinirang at naitaas ang watawat ng Pilipinas sa Mabahay Elementary School sa Barangay Mabahay, Talipao, Sulu.
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Mga batang mag-aaral sa isang paaralan sa Talipao, Sulu, balik-eskwelahan na

Makalipas ang mahigit dalawang taon, muling inawit ang Lupang Hinirang at naitaas ang watawat ng Pilipinas sa Mabahay Elementary School sa Barangay Mabahay, Talipao, Sulu.

Trillanes meets with Magdalo officers while waiting for court decision

While awaiting the court decision over the government's bid to have him arrested over coup d'etat charges, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV met with some of the Magdalo officers and his lawyer, Rey Robles.  
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Trillanes meets with Magdalo officers while waiting for court decision

While awaiting the court decision over the government's bid to have him arrested over coup d'etat charges, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV met with some of the Magdalo officers and his lawyer, Rey Robles.  

Makabayan solons seek probe into Sagay shooting

Progressive lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Monday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the killing of nine farmers in Sagay City, Negros Occidental allegedly over land dispute.  
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Makabayan solons seek probe into Sagay shooting

Progressive lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Monday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the killing of nine farmers in Sagay City, Negros Occidental allegedly over land dispute.  

Makati RTC branch 148 decision junking arrest plea vs. Trillanes

Judge Andres Soriano of Branch 148 of the Makati Regional Trial Court on Monday denied the motion of the Department of Justice seeking a warrant of arrest and a hold departure order against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV over rebellion charges he previously fac
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Makati RTC branch 148 decision junking arrest plea vs. Trillanes

Judge Andres Soriano of Branch 148 of the Makati Regional Trial Court on Monday denied the motion of the Department of Justice seeking a warrant of arrest and a hold departure order against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV over rebellion charges he previously faced.

DAR tags ‘private goons’ as perpetrators of Sagay killing

The Department of Agrarian Reform has tagged former members of the so-called  Revolutionary Proletarian Army who turned into private goons as responsible for the shooting incident in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.
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DAR tags ‘private goons’ as perpetrators of Sagay killing

The Department of Agrarian Reform has tagged former members of the so-called  Revolutionary Proletarian Army who turned into private goons as responsible for the shooting incident in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.

Victims of Sagay shooting incident not agrarian reform beneficiaries, says DAR chief

Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones on Monday said that the sugarcane farmers killed in Sagay City, Negros Occidental were not agrarian reform beneficiaries.  
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Victims of Sagay shooting incident not agrarian reform beneficiaries, says DAR chief

Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones on Monday said that the sugarcane farmers killed in Sagay City, Negros Occidental were not agrarian reform beneficiaries.  

Kadamay members rally outside NHA, call for 'zero eviction'

Members of Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) and other informal settlers held a protest rally outside the National Housing Authority (NHA) office in Quezon City Monday.
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Kadamay members rally outside NHA, call for 'zero eviction'

Members of Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) and other informal settlers held a protest rally outside the National Housing Authority (NHA) office in Quezon City Monday.