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After bashing defense's claims, Palace exec says gag order on Corona trial ...
GMA News
A Malacañang aide on Sunday maintained the Palace gag order on the trial of impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona still stands – but not before bashing on government-run radio the defenses made by the respondent's lawyers. Presidential spokesman Edwin ...
Palace: $1 or more, 82 accounts or less, CJ should declareABS CBN News
Annabelle's gambleInquirer.net
Copy of Ombudsman's report on CJ CoronaRappler
Blog Watch Citizen Media (blog)
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At least 6 hurt as bus falls into ravine in Negros
GMA News
At least six members of a youth delegation were injured after a bus they were riding fell into a ravine in Negros Occidental Saturday. The injured were youths from Cebu province, according to a report on dzBB radio early Sunday.
Bus falls into ravine in Negros; 20 hurtABS CBN News
19 students hurt as bus falls off cliff in NegrosSun.Star

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Palace belittles prospect of AMLA hounding PNoy after he steps down
GMA News
Malacañang on Saturday belittled a warning from Sen. Joker Arroyo that the Anti-Money Laundering Act may be used against President Benigno Aquino III once he steps down from office in 2016. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Aquino has ...
Aquino has nothing to fear from anti-money laundering law, says spokeswomanInquirer.net (blog)
Joker unconvinced on rushing AMLA amendmentsPhilippine Star
AMLA amendment deadline loomsABS CBN News
Sun.Star
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Palace assures help for fishers
Tempo
Manila, Philippines – Malacañang assured the people yesterday that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is prepared to assist Filipino fishermen affected by the fishing ban on Panatag Shoal. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail ...
DND rules out shooting war in PanatagPhilippine Star
PNoy: Provide livelihood for shoal fishermenABS CBN News
Military modernization 'nothing to do with Panatag standoff'Sun.Star

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'Final peace pact with Muslim rebels to be publicized before signing'
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The government assured yesterday that it will not sign any peace agreement with the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) without making it known to the people first. "There are no hidden agendas when it comes ...
Officials meet to discuss peace process issues with MILFPhilippine Information Agency
GPH consults Zambo City execs on decision pointsZamboanga Today Online
COMMENT: On 'Decision Points on Principle' (Last of the series)Minda News
Sun.Star
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Zambo police rescue 43 human trafficking victims
The Online Zamboanga Times
by Teofilo P. Garcia ZAMBOANGA CITY — Operatives of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) have rescued 43 victims, mostly minors, of human trafficking and arrested the suspected recruiter in this southern port city, the ZCPO reported Saturday.
50 victims of human trafficking rescuedPhilippine Star
50 Human-trafficking Victims Rescued In ZamboangaManila Bulletin
Cops rescue 100 victims of trafficking in Zamboanga CityInquirer.net (blog)
Zamboanga Today Online
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US submarine leaves PH
ABS CBN News
by Niko Baua, ABS-CBN News MANILA, Philippines – After weeks of protests against its docking here in the Philippines, US submarine USS North Carolina has left the country. Tourists trooped to the Subic port Saturday morning as the USS North Carolina ...
Customs chief tours US submarine docked at SubicPhilippine Star
Militants: US sub's visit may escalate PHL-China rowGMA News
Washington regains control of naval base in Manilaallvoices

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Aquino steps in, blocks protest trip to shoal
Oman Tribune
MASINLOC Philippine President Benigno Aquino convinced protesters to abort plans on Friday to sail to a disputed South China Sea shoal as he sought ways to resolve a tense stand-off with China. A group of about 20 people, led by outspoken former ...
Beijing on 'high alert' over HuangyanChina Daily
China goes on 'high alert' in Panatag Shoal over ex-Marine captain's ...GMA News
China on high alert over Huangyan Island: spokesmanXinhua
The Atlantic -Philippine Star -News24
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Inquirer.net
Enrile son says prosecution team still lacks votes to convict Corona
Inquirer.net
By Gil C. Cabacungan MANILA, Philippines—By the count of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile's son and namesake, the House prosecution team still lacks the votes needed to convict impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona. “As of now, there are not enough ...
LP, UNA may field common candidatesManila Standard Today
UNA, LP may field common Senate bets in 2013Philippine Star
Enrile son admits pa's handling of Corona trial boosting his senatorial bidGMA News
Sun.Star
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Ladlad's Remoto running for senator
Philippine Star
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) Updated May 19, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - An advocate of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights yesterday announced his plan to run for senator in the 2013 mid-term polls.
Ang Ladlad applies for accreditation as partylistInquirer.net (blog)
Ladlad files for 2013 poll accreditationGMA News

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50 aspirants seek Comelec post
Philippine Star
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) Updated May 19, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - There are at least 50 applicants for the position vacated by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Augusto Lagman, a poll official said yesterday.
Comelec wants voters' education taught in HSABS CBN News

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Comelec orders Morato charged for electioneering
Inquirer.net (blog)
By Jerome Aning MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections on Friday said it found probable cause against former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office chair Manuel “Manoling” Morato, for possible violation of election laws when he used his ...
Manoling Morato to face charges over 'Dial M'ABS CBN News
Comelec orders filing of charges vs Manoling Morato for 'illegal' campaigningGMA News
Comelec to file electioneering charges vs ex-PCSO chairRappler

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SC sacks Butuan judge
BusinessWorld Online Edition
A metropolitan trial court (MTC) judge in Butuan City has been dismissed by the Supreme Court (SC) for lack of commitment in terms of carrying out duties as a trial court judge. In an en banc or full court decision promulgated on April 10, ...
SC sacks Butuan judge over incompetence, inefficiencyGMA News

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DAR set to interview HLI farmer workers
BusinessWorld Online Edition
Over 7000 farmer workers at Hacienda Luisita have scheduled interviews with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to stake their claims over the parts of the property up for distribution under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), ...
DAR Automates Luisita Land DistributionManila Bulletin
225 beneficiaries receive free land titlesSun.Star
DAR starts info drive on Hacienda LuisitaPhilippine Information Agency
Business Mirror -The Online Zamboanga Times
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Panamanian national in Filipina rape case claims 'consensual sex'
Inquirer.net (blog)
By Jamie Elona MANILA, Philippines – Panamanian national Erick Bairnals Shcks, who has been accused raping a Filipina, finally broke his silence Friday, claiming that he and his supposed victim engaged in “consensual sex”. At the same time, ...
Panamanian envoy denies raping Pinay teenABS CBN News
De Lima: I couldn't stop envoy's departureManila Standard Today
Feminists rap gov't for allowing alleged diplomat-rapist to leave Philippinesallvoices

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Plane crashes in Bataan
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines – A plane crashed in Mariveles, Bataan on Friday morning, a military official said. Initial information from Philippine Air Force spokesperson Lt. Col. Miguel Okol said an SF .260 TP light attack aircraft with body number 716 left ...
Small plane crashes in BataanPhilippine Star
Two-seater plane crashes in N. Philippines, 2 passengers missingShanghai Daily (subscription)
Aircraft crashes along BataanInquirer.net
GMA News
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GPH consults Zamboanga City execs on decision points
The Online Zamboanga Times
by PNA-ZC Zamboanga City, May 18 – Local chief executives of this chartered city on Thursday shared their insights on the contents of the Decision Points on Principles that was signed by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic ...
Philippines wants to sign peace deal sooner with MILF rebelsMindanao Examiner
Philippines: Local Politics In The Sulu Archipelago And The Peace ProcessEurasia Review

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Fire hits UP Bliss building
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines – A fire hit one of the buildings in UP Bliss in Quezon City on Friday. An initial report said the fire hit Building 21 of the housing complex in Diliman. The fire heavily damaged the third and fourth floors of the building.
Fire breaks out in DilimanPhilippine Star

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Annabelle Rama announces bid for Congress in 2013
Philippine Entertainment Portal
"Annabelle Rama at the COMELEC office after registering as voter of Cebu City, North District!" Joel Rama del Prado (@joeldelprado) tweeted. The controversial celebrity mom-talent manager went to Cebu City Hall early this morning, May 18, ...
Annabelle Rama to run for Cebu City Rep.Philippine Star
1-year residency needed for pollsInquirer.net (blog)

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National Games feature 38 sports
Tempo
Manila, Philippines – A total of 38 sports three more than last year will be competed in the 2012 Philippine National Games (PNG) set May 26 to June 3 in Negros Oriental, Laguna and Metro Manila. Twenty-four sports are scheduled to take place in Negros ...
Increase in dengue cases noted in Q1Visayan Daily Star

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