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UPCAT scheduled on Sept. 15-16 postponed due to incoming typhoon

The University of the Philippines has postponed its college entrance examinations (UPCAT) scheduled on September 15 and 16 due to the expected effects of an incoming typhoon.
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UPCAT scheduled on Sept. 15-16 postponed due to incoming typhoon

The University of the Philippines has postponed its college entrance examinations (UPCAT) scheduled on September 15 and 16 due to the expected effects of an incoming typhoon.

Sereno tells Duterte: Pinahamak mo ang AFP

President Rodrigo Dutete put the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a dangerous situation when he issued Proclamation 572 revoking the amnesty of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV without consulting the military leadership, former Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes S
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Sereno tells Duterte: Pinahamak mo ang AFP

President Rodrigo Dutete put the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a dangerous situation when he issued Proclamation 572 revoking the amnesty of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV without consulting the military leadership, former Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno said Wednesday.

Maynilad advises customers to store clean water ahead of Mangkhut

Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Wednesday advised its customers to store water in preparation for Typhoon Mangkhut, or Ompong once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
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Maynilad advises customers to store clean water ahead of Mangkhut

Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Wednesday advised its customers to store water in preparation for Typhoon Mangkhut, or Ompong once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

PNP Luzon to be on full alert for Typhoon Mangkhut/Ompong

The Philippine National Police will place all of its units in Luzon on full alert by 6 a.m. of Thursday with the arrival of potential super typhoon Ompong (international name: Mangkhut), PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said Wednesday.
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PNP Luzon to be on full alert for Typhoon Mangkhut/Ompong

The Philippine National Police will place all of its units in Luzon on full alert by 6 a.m. of Thursday with the arrival of potential super typhoon Ompong (international name: Mangkhut), PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said Wednesday.

Sandigan dismisses graft case vs. Negros Oriental governor Degamo

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the dismissal of the graft charge against Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo over the alleged anomalous use of the P10-million intelligence fund of the local government in 2013.
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Sandigan dismisses graft case vs. Negros Oriental governor Degamo

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the dismissal of the graft charge against Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo over the alleged anomalous use of the P10-million intelligence fund of the local government in 2013.

State hospitals in North Luzon in code white alert ahead of Mangkhut

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday placed government hospitals in North Luzon under code white alert in anticipation of Typhoon Mangkhut.
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State hospitals in North Luzon in code white alert ahead of Mangkhut

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday placed government hospitals in North Luzon under code white alert in anticipation of Typhoon Mangkhut.

Mga gulay na maaaring itanim sa bahay at madaling anihin

Sa pagmahal ngayon ng mga bilihin tulad ng mga gulay, may paraan para makatipid kung sa mismong bahay na lang ito itatanim. Kung papaano ito magagawa, panoorin ang video ng «Unang Hirit.»
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Mga gulay na maaaring itanim sa bahay at madaling anihin

Sa pagmahal ngayon ng mga bilihin tulad ng mga gulay, may paraan para makatipid kung sa mismong bahay na lang ito itatanim. Kung papaano ito magagawa, panoorin ang video ng «Unang Hirit.»

Trillanes to Duterte: Keep my sick 84-year-old ma out of feud

«Ang mother ko ay 84 years old na. May advance stage ng Parkinson's disease. Hindi ko maisip kung bakit ida-drag ni Mr. Duterte aking magulang dito sa laban namin,» Trillanes told reporters when asked by reporters on the statement of the President
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Trillanes to Duterte: Keep my sick 84-year-old ma out of feud

«Ang mother ko ay 84 years old na. May advance stage ng Parkinson's disease. Hindi ko maisip kung bakit ida-drag ni Mr. Duterte aking magulang dito sa laban namin,» Trillanes told reporters when asked by reporters on the statement of the President.

Biazon to military: Don’t follow unlawful orders, wait for warrant before arresting Trillanes

Reminding them of their oath of office, former serviceman and Senator Rodolfo Biazon on Monday urged soldiers not to follow illegal orders even if it comes from the president.
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Biazon to military: Don’t follow unlawful orders, wait for warrant before arresting Trillanes

Reminding them of their oath of office, former serviceman and Senator Rodolfo Biazon on Monday urged soldiers not to follow illegal orders even if it comes from the president.

House panel junks impeach raps vs. CJ De Castro, six SC justices

The House Committee on Justice on Tuesday dismissed the impeachment complaints filed against Chief Justice Teresita De Castro and six other Supreme Court justices after it found them insufficient in substance.
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House panel junks impeach raps vs. CJ De Castro, six SC justices

The House Committee on Justice on Tuesday dismissed the impeachment complaints filed against Chief Justice Teresita De Castro and six other Supreme Court justices after it found them insufficient in substance.

Almost 300 kilos of double dead meat and lechon confiscated in Manila

Operatives of the Manila Veterinary Inspection Board confiscated almost 300 kilos of double dead pork and lechon from two ambulant vendors in Manila on Tuesday.
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Almost 300 kilos of double dead meat and lechon confiscated in Manila

Operatives of the Manila Veterinary Inspection Board confiscated almost 300 kilos of double dead pork and lechon from two ambulant vendors in Manila on Tuesday.

Ex-Rizal mayor loses bid to include hospital stay in prison sentence

The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of former Rodriguez, Rizal, mayor Pedro Cuerpo to include his confinement at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) in his prison sentence.
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Ex-Rizal mayor loses bid to include hospital stay in prison sentence

The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of former Rodriguez, Rizal, mayor Pedro Cuerpo to include his confinement at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) in his prison sentence.

70 kilos of suspected mishandled meat confiscated at Commonwealth Market

Operatives from the Quezon City Veterinary Office confiscated 70 kilos of suspected mishandled meat at the Commonwealth Market before dawn Tuesday, according to a report on Unang Balita.
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70 kilos of suspected mishandled meat confiscated at Commonwealth Market

Operatives from the Quezon City Veterinary Office confiscated 70 kilos of suspected mishandled meat at the Commonwealth Market before dawn Tuesday, according to a report on Unang Balita.

OCD in Regions 1, 2, 3, CAR on red alert ahead of Typhoon Mangkhut

The offices of the Office of Civil Defense in Regions 1, 2, 3 and the Cordillera Administrative Region are already on red alert on Tuesday in preparation for Typhoon Mangkhut, according to a report on Dobol B sa News TV by Jonathan Andal.
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OCD in Regions 1, 2, 3, CAR on red alert ahead of Typhoon Mangkhut

The offices of the Office of Civil Defense in Regions 1, 2, 3 and the Cordillera Administrative Region are already on red alert on Tuesday in preparation for Typhoon Mangkhut, according to a report on Dobol B sa News TV by Jonathan Andal.

Pitong suspek arestado sa P4.2-M marijuana buy-bust sa QC

Pitong suspek ang inaresto ng mga operatiba ng Quezon City Police District at District Drug Enforcement Unit nitong Lunes sa Cubao, Quezon City matapos masabat sa kanila ang 35 kilo ng hinihinalang marijuana sa isang buy-bust operation.
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Pitong suspek arestado sa P4.2-M marijuana buy-bust sa QC

Pitong suspek ang inaresto ng mga operatiba ng Quezon City Police District at District Drug Enforcement Unit nitong Lunes sa Cubao, Quezon City matapos masabat sa kanila ang 35 kilo ng hinihinalang marijuana sa isang buy-bust operation.

Roque tags Magdalo group in oust-Duterte plot

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has added Magdalo group -- the group of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV -- on the list of those allegedly plotting to oust President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Roque tags Magdalo group in oust-Duterte plot

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has added Magdalo group -- the group of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV -- on the list of those allegedly plotting to oust President Rodrigo Duterte.

Pacquiao to sue Top Rank over ‘unpaid’ US rights to Matthysse fight

World boxing champion Senator Manny Pacquiao has indicated that he would sue Top Rank Promotions for the alleged non-payment of the US rights to his July 15 bout against erstwhile unbeaten Lucas Matthysse.
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Pacquiao to sue Top Rank over ‘unpaid’ US rights to Matthysse fight

World boxing champion Senator Manny Pacquiao has indicated that he would sue Top Rank Promotions for the alleged non-payment of the US rights to his July 15 bout against erstwhile unbeaten Lucas Matthysse.

Duterte to have 'showbiz-type' presscon with co-host Panelo

«Ang plano nga si Atty. Panelo ang kanyang co-host… itatanong ko mamaya kung matutuloy yun. So medyo magiging showbiz type po ito na presscon,» said Special Assistant to the President Bong Go. «Idea ni Atty. Panelo yung pagset… so it wil
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Duterte to have 'showbiz-type' presscon with co-host Panelo

«Ang plano nga si Atty. Panelo ang kanyang co-host… itatanong ko mamaya kung matutuloy yun. So medyo magiging showbiz type po ito na presscon,» said Special Assistant to the President Bong Go. «Idea ni Atty. Panelo yung pagset… so it will be a glamorous discussion.»

NBI summons De Lima to answer Kerwin Espinosa ‘confession’

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has summoned Senator Leila de Lima to answer allegations contained in an «extrajudicial confession» by self-confessed drug distributor Kerwin Espinosa.
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NBI summons De Lima to answer Kerwin Espinosa ‘confession’

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has summoned Senator Leila de Lima to answer allegations contained in an «extrajudicial confession» by self-confessed drug distributor Kerwin Espinosa.

Binatilyo na walang naipahiram na 'lighter,' kinuyog

Isang binatilyo ang binugbog matapos na hindi umano makapaglabas ng «lighter» nang makisindi sa kaniya ang mga suspek na nakasalubong lang niya sa Malate, Maynila noong nakaraang Biyernes.
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Binatilyo na walang naipahiram na 'lighter,' kinuyog

Isang binatilyo ang binugbog matapos na hindi umano makapaglabas ng «lighter» nang makisindi sa kaniya ang mga suspek na nakasalubong lang niya sa Malate, Maynila noong nakaraang Biyernes.

De Lima braces to fight new drug-related charges

Detained Senator Leila de Lima has vowed on Monday to fight new drug charges leveled against her in connection with the supposed confession of self-confessed drug trafficker Kerwin Espinosa.
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De Lima braces to fight new drug-related charges

Detained Senator Leila de Lima has vowed on Monday to fight new drug charges leveled against her in connection with the supposed confession of self-confessed drug trafficker Kerwin Espinosa.

Fate of amnesty given to Trillanes up to Supreme Court --DND

«Bahala na kasi ang Supreme Court, kung 'yung iba tama 'yung pinirmahan, it will be up to the proper committee to determine kung tama. Kung hindi naman tama, they have to redo,» Lorenzana told reporters.
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Fate of amnesty given to Trillanes up to Supreme Court --DND

«Bahala na kasi ang Supreme Court, kung 'yung iba tama 'yung pinirmahan, it will be up to the proper committee to determine kung tama. Kung hindi naman tama, they have to redo,» Lorenzana told reporters.

House approves 2nd tax reform package on final reading

The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading the measure providing for the second package of the government's tax reform program.
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House approves 2nd tax reform package on final reading

The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading the measure providing for the second package of the government's tax reform program.

Trillanes eyes Senate probe on projects awarded to Bong Go's family

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday said he will seek for a Senate investigation on the multi-billion-peso public works contracts allegedly awarded to firms owned by the father and half-brother of Special Assistant to the President Bong Go.
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Trillanes eyes Senate probe on projects awarded to Bong Go's family

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday said he will seek for a Senate investigation on the multi-billion-peso public works contracts allegedly awarded to firms owned by the father and half-brother of Special Assistant to the President Bong Go.

Sandiganbayan finds preliminary basis to convict Ampatuan Jr. for graft

The Sandiganbayan has found sufficient evidence to find former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Datu Andal Ampatuan Jr. guilty for the anomalous purchase of fuel and lubricants worth P22.37 million in 2009.
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Sandiganbayan finds preliminary basis to convict Ampatuan Jr. for graft

The Sandiganbayan has found sufficient evidence to find former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Datu Andal Ampatuan Jr. guilty for the anomalous purchase of fuel and lubricants worth P22.37 million in 2009.

Amnesties given to Trillanes, Magdalo soldiers ‘theoretically’ void --Panelo

A Palace official said Monday the amnesties extended by the Aquino administration to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and other Magdalo soldiers in relation to the unsuccessful attempts to oust then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo are “theoretically” void.
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Amnesties given to Trillanes, Magdalo soldiers ‘theoretically’ void --Panelo

A Palace official said Monday the amnesties extended by the Aquino administration to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and other Magdalo soldiers in relation to the unsuccessful attempts to oust then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo are “theoretically” void.

PNP chief approves new assignments for key officers

Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde approved the recommendations of the PNP Senior Officers Placement and Promotion Board to give new assignments to key officers.
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PNP chief approves new assignments for key officers

Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde approved the recommendations of the PNP Senior Officers Placement and Promotion Board to give new assignments to key officers.

Palace says Duterte's claim on ouster plot has basis

Malacañang on Monday defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim of a unified effort by the opposition Liberal Party, communist rebels and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to remove him from the presidency by October.
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Palace says Duterte's claim on ouster plot has basis

Malacañang on Monday defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim of a unified effort by the opposition Liberal Party, communist rebels and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to remove him from the presidency by October.

IBP warns of ‘chaos’ over Trillanes amnesty fight

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Monday warned of the “chaos” that could ensue from the government’s “apparently concerted effort” to arrest and lock up Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a staunch critic of the Duterte administration.
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IBP warns of ‘chaos’ over Trillanes amnesty fight

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Monday warned of the “chaos” that could ensue from the government’s “apparently concerted effort” to arrest and lock up Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a staunch critic of the Duterte administration.

Fighting child abuse must be Church's priority - Vatican panel

A Vatican commission on child protection set up by Pope Francis said Sunday that the fight against abuse must be the priority of the Catholic Church and emphasized the importance of listening to victims.
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Fighting child abuse must be Church's priority - Vatican panel

A Vatican commission on child protection set up by Pope Francis said Sunday that the fight against abuse must be the priority of the Catholic Church and emphasized the importance of listening to victims.

US President Trump facing a ‘coup’ - ex-aid Bannon

US President Donald Trump is facing a «coup», former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon told Reuters, pointing to an anonymous column in the New York Times detailing resistance within the Trump administration.
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US President Trump facing a ‘coup’ - ex-aid Bannon

US President Donald Trump is facing a «coup», former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon told Reuters, pointing to an anonymous column in the New York Times detailing resistance within the Trump administration.

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