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Posted: 20 May 2015 09:03 PM PDT

Passing an 'unconstitutional' BBL will spark SC case – Miriam
GMA News
The Senate and House of Representatives cannot approve the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law in its present form without raising constitutional problems, according to a Senate committee report authored by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. "The BBL has ...
Bangsamoro Basic Law needs Charter change, says Philippine Senate reportAsiaOne
House panel OKs BBLPhilippine Star

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Posted: 20 May 2015 07:36 PM PDT

Veloso didn't know she was carrying drugs, says alleged recruiter
AsiaOne
Migrant recruiter Cristina Sergio (centre) is escorted by local government officials after a press conference in Manila, after Sergio, 47, who is suspected of asking Filipina drug convict Mary Jane Veloso to carry 2.6 kilograms (5.7 pounds) of heroin to Indonesia ...
'Mary Jane is innocent' – recruitersBulatlat (blog)
Mary Jane's camp hails recruiter's testimonyABS CBN News
Mary Jane's recruiter, partner file affidavits at DOJGMA News

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Posted: 20 May 2015 09:53 AM PDT

Nora: Run, Grace, run
Philippine Star
Senate President Franklin Drilon congratu- lates Nora Aunor for having been honored by the Asean International Film Festival and Awards in Malaysia. The actress attended a Senate hearing on public information and mass media yesterday. Manny Marcelo.
Shoo-in for PH transformationInquirer.net
Ate Guy expresses full support for Grace Poe in 2016InterAksyon
Macalintal backs Grace Poe: No doubt, she's a natural-born FilipinoABS CBN News

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Posted: 20 May 2015 03:04 PM PDT

P1.2B chopper deal crooked, says BIR whistle-blower
Inquirer.net
A P1.2-billion military contract for the purchase of refurbished helicopters was tailor-made for a specific company to ensure that it would win the deal, a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officer who helped facilitate the transaction has alleged. Rhodora Alvarez ...
DND execs fail to convince senators that P1.2-B chopper deal above boardInterAksyon
Officials tagged in alleged rigged bids for helicoptersBusinessWorld Online Edition
Supplier of 'antiquated' military choppers was favored: witnessABS CBN News
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Posted: 20 May 2015 06:13 PM PDT

Daughter of ex-PBA star Asaytono charged for man's death, injuries to 12 others ...
Inquirer.net
The daughter of former professional basketball player Nelson Asaytono is facing multiple criminal charges after ramming her car into bystanders and shops in Manila, killing one and injuring 12 others. The Manila Police District said that Kim Arielle Asaytono, ...
One killed as Nelson Asaytono's daughter crashes car into barber shopGMA News
1 dead, 12 hurt as car of ex-PBA star's daughter hits pedestriansPhilippine Star
Ex-PBA player's daughter kills 1, injures 12 in car crashSun.Star

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Posted: 20 May 2015 09:18 AM PDT

Give refuge to Rohingya, CBCP asks PHL, other nations
BusinessWorld Online Edition
THE CATHOLIC Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has asked several countries -- including the Philippines -- to offer refuge to the Rohingya and Bangladeshi people, who have fled Myanmar and Bangladesh on boats and have been adrift at sea ...
PH should come to aid of refugees, bishops sayManila Standard Today
Philippines: Bishops Stress 'Moral Obligation' To Assist Boat-PeopleEurasia Review
PH has moral obligation to boat people, says CBCP chiefInquirer.net

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Posted: 20 May 2015 07:55 AM PDT

House bans activists, militant leaders?
ABS CBN News
Fatal error: Theme CSS could not load after 20 sec. Please download the latest theme at http://galleria.io/customer/. Users of mobile apps may view the slideshow in www.abs-cbnnews.com. MANILA -- The House of Representatives has allegedly banned ...
Juana Change, UP prof, other activists on House blacklistInquirer.net
Activists banned at House of RepresentativesThe Manila Times
Leftist leaders banned from Congress premises, solon saysPhilippine Star

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Posted: 20 May 2015 03:05 PM PDT

Pagasa adds storm signal No. 5 for supertyphoons
Inquirer.net
The weather bureau has added an additional public storm warning signal—signal No. 5—to better reflect the potential dangers of supertyphoons like "Yolanda. Vicente Malano, administrator of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical ...
PAGASA bares storm signal no. 5, new cyclone categoriesABS CBN News
LOOK: PAGASA launches expanded cyclone warning systemGMA News
Pagasa modifies storm warning systemThe Manila Times

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Posted: 20 May 2015 06:03 PM PDT

Sandakan kidnapper killed in Jolo shootout
The Star Online
MANILA: A leader of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group tagged in the abduction of two Malaysians from Sandakan in Malaysia's Sabah state was killed on Wednesday evening, the Philippine military has reported. Mindas Muktadil (pic) was killed during a shootout ...
Abu Sayyaf suspect killed in shootout with cops in JoloInterAksyon

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Posted: 20 May 2015 10:05 AM PDT

Earthquake resiliency confab finalizes recommendations on Friday
GMA News
This was just one of the many conclusions in the on-going Earthquake Resilience Conference at the Manila Polo Club in Makati where private companies and government agencies are discussing ways to respond when a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Metro ...
Exec open to holding Metro Manila-wide quake drillBusinessWorld Online Edition
If mega-quake hits, golf courses on tapManila Standard Today
Pasig, Makati and QC express readiness for possible 7.2 magnitude quakePhilippine Star

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