Duterte scored for 'inaccurate' portrayal of slain journalists

The head of the Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) on Wednesday scored President-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his "inaccurate" portrayal of the slain Filipino journalists when he described them as corrupt.
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Miriam Santiago taken to Makati Medical Center; now in ICU

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer, was rushed to the Makati Medical Center on Monday, her office revealed on Wednesday.
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Ombudsman indicts Win Gatchalian, ex-LWUA chief Pichay over P80-M bank deal

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of criminal charges against senator-elect Sherwin Gatchalian, former Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) chairman of the board Prospero Pichay Jr. and 24 other former government officials and private individuals for alleged anomalous acquisition of a thrift bank by LWUA in 2009.
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PHL Navy vows to defend, protect 'what is rightfully ours'

The Philippine Navy on Wednesday reiterated that it will “defend and protect what is rightfully ours” during its 118th founding anniversary, which coincided with the commissioning of its biggest ship to date, the BRP Tarlac.
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Sotto says Koko Pimentel among 18 senators committed to his group

Sen. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Wednesday revealed that Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III was one of the 18 senators who have committed support to his group, which is discussing who should lead the Senate in the 17th Congress.
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Duterte says won't rely on US, vows independent course on West PHL Sea row

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday the Philippines would not rely on long-term security ally the United States, signaling greater independence from Washington in dealing with China and the disputed South China Sea.
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Duterte calls China’s Xi Jinping ‘great president’

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday described China's Xi Jinping "a great president", in another hint that frosty relations between the Asian neighbors could soon warm.
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Duterte warns courts against issuing TROs on projects

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday continued his tirade against corruption in government during a press conference in Davao City, this time focusing his ire at judges and the court system.
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Robredo says she’ll fufill promises with or without post from Duterte

Vice President-elect Leni Robredo on Tuesday night said she will try to fulfill her campaign promises with or without an appointment to the Cabinet from President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.
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Smartmatic lauds 2016 elections for being the fastest ever in PHL history

The service provider in the last automated elections lauded the conduct of recent polls for being the fastest ever in Philippine history.
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Duterte working on a truce with NPA

As peace talks are being set up between the national government and members of the communist movement, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said he hopes to enter into a ceasefire agreement with the New People’s Army (NPA) in the coming days.
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PNoy vows to be a mere observer under Duterte administration

Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III sees himself as “nothing but an observer” in the incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, saying he knows fully well what it was like to be attacked by critics as regards his style of governance.
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PNoy on critics: ‘Baka pinagdasal ko pa yung iba sa kanila’

Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III doesn’t mind being the target of name-calling by his critics, saying he must have even prayed for some of them.
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Duterte remarks suggest it’s okay to kill corrupt journos —NUJP

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines on Tuesday night strongly objected to President-elect Rodrigo Duterte's remarks blaming the killing of journalists to corruption among their ranks.
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Duterte-backed curfew should be on case-to-case basis –political analyst

The implementation of curfew under the incoming Duterte administration should be on a "case-to-case basis" as some areas are not as dangerous as the others, a political analyst said Tuesday.
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Arum to Mayweather: Come to Manila in you want Pacquiao rematch

If Floyd Mayweather wants another lucrative payday against Manny Pacquiao, he should fly to Manila for a personal appearance in front of the Filipino ring icon says, Bob Arum.  
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Duterte on murdered journalists: They're corrupt, biased

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday blamed corruption in the media for the killing of journalists in the country.
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Poll fraud allegations an 'insult' to LP, says PNoy

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said he'd rather ignore the allegations of election fraud being linked to the Liberal Party (LP), calling it an "insult" to them considering Mar Roxas, their standard bearer, lost in the May 9 elections.
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Duterte non-committal on Cabinet post for Leni: I don't want to hurt Bongbong

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte remains "non-committal" about giving his incoming vice president Leni Robredo a post in his official family.
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Cynthia Villar confident Alan Cayetano will be Senate president

Senator Cynthia Villar on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Senate presidency is already in the bag for fellow Nacionalista Party member, Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano.
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Duterte Cabinet 80 percent complete, aide says

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on late Tuesday afternoon has convened the chosen members of his Cabinet and announce to the public his picks after.
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Win seeks Duterte's support in pro-ROTC revival bill

Senator-elect Win Gatchalian has called on President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to endorse a pending bill in Congress that seek to make the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) mandatory again among college students.
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Sotto: Muscle spray being used to get high at parties

Senator Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday asked concerned government agencies to look into a brand of muscle spray which is allegedly being used by young people to get high at parties.
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SC junks motion to delete name of ER Ejercito’s son from Laguna ballots

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea filed by the son of former Laguna Governor Emilio "ER" Ramon Ejercito to compel the Commission on Elections to delete his name from the official ballot in the May 9 election after he withdrew his gubernatorial bid.
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SC affirms Ombudsman case vs. Napoles

The Supreme Court has given the green light for the Sandiganbayan to proceed trying Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind in the P10-billion pork barrel fund scam.
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Ex-ERC chair Zenaida Ducut pleads ‘not guilty’ to graft, malversation raps

Former Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Zenaida Ducut on Tuesday entered a “not guilty” plea for her graft and malversation cases in connection with her alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
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China to ‘pressure’ US on maritime issues – China Daily

BEIJING - China will "pressure" the United States on maritime issues at key talks in Beijing next week because of Chinese concerns over the increased US military presence in the disputed South China Sea, a major state-run newspaper said on Tuesday.
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Belmonte: No ill feelings over Duterte’s absence at proclamation

House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. doesn’t harbor any ill feelings towards President-elect Rodrigo Duterte for skipping his proclamation at the Batasang Pambansa on Monday.
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SC affirms CA ruling denying habeas data plea vs. Comelec

The Supreme Court on Tuesday junked a poll watchdog's petition for the issuance of a writ of habeas data against the Commission on Elections, which it accused of spying on its members using its P30-million intelligence fund given by Malacañang.
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Speaker Belmonte: Leni would be an asset to Duterte administration

House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on  Tuesday said that President-elect Rodrigo Duterte should consider Vice President-elect Leni Robredo as an asset to his administration.
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Estrada-era Budget Sec. Diokno accepts Duterte offer to return to post

Economist Benjamin Diokno has accepted the offer of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to return as secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
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Belmonte seeks equal treatment for LP stalwarts in 17th Congress

In a bid to keep the Liberal Party’s ranks from dwindling further, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is appealing to his presumptive successor, Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, to at least treat him and his fellow LP stalwarts in the same manner as lawmakers from other parties.
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Bong Revilla asks Sandiganbayan for 3-day furlough to attend Senate’s final session days

Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. on Tuesday asked the Sandiganbayan First Division to allow him to leave his detention for three days to attend the final session days of the Senate before his term ends.
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Bautista on vote-rigging ‘whistleblowers’: Too late the hero

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista on Tuesday raised doubts over the timing of the revelations of alleged whistleblowers of the May 9 elections irregularities, which came after Congress finished the canvassing of votes for candidates for president and vice president.
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Cynthia Villar: My son never asked for Cabinet post

Senator Cynthia Villar on Tuesday defended the appointment of her son, Las Piñas Rep. Mark Villar, as Public Works Secretary, saying the latter never asked for the post from President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.
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SC junks Tolentino plea vs. proclamation of Gatchalian, Recto, De Lima

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed defeated senatorial candidate Francisco Tolentino's plea to stop the proclamation of Valenzuela Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian, Sen. Ralph Recto, and former Justice Sec. Leila de Lima as newly-elected senators during the May 9 elections.
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Drug dealers selling drugs laced with lethal substances —NBI

Some drug dealers have started selling illegal drugs laced with toxic substances that "are dangerous and can kill," an official of the the National Bureau of Investigation announced on Tuesday.
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Health groups urge Duterte to improve anti-tobacco laws

In celebration of World No Tobacco Day, health groups on Tuesday encouraged President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to improve the country’s current anti-tobacco laws during his administration.
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CJ Sereno assures Duterte of rule of law with ‘even hand, watchful eye’

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno assures Duterte administration of rule of law served with "even hand and watchful eye."
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Corona widow asks SC to dismiss P130-M civil forfeiture case

Cristina Corona, the widow of late Supreme Court chief justice Renato Corona, has asked the high tribunal to dismiss the P130-million civil forfeiture case filed against them by the Office of the Ombudsman in 2014.
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Duterte admin to continue gains on Bangsamoro peace process –incoming peace adviser

Incoming presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza on Tuesday said the Duterte administration will "continue with the gains" of the previous administration in the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
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Leni Robredo eyeing transition meeting with VP Binay

Vice President-elect Leni Robredo is eyeing a transition meeting with outgoing Vice President Jejomar Binay a month before she formally assumes office, her spokesperson said Tuesday.
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Comelec exec to whistleblowers: Present evidence on alleged vote shaving

A Commission on Elections official on Tuesday urged the whistleblowers on the alleged vote switching in Quezon province to file a formal complaint if their claims are legitimate.
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Pacquiao eyed as international ambassador of goodwill

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said there is a possibility for Senator-Elect Manny Pacquiao to be an international ambassador of goodwill, a report on Unang Balita on Tuesday said. 
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Xi Jinping says he hopes to get China-PHL ties back on track

China hopes to get relations with the Philippines back on track, President Xi Jinping has told new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, after ties were affected by an increasingly bitter spat over territorial claims in the South China Sea.
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Bishops doubt survey showing decrease in number of poor PHL families

Three bishops who have expressed their doubts over the results of a survey that showed there are fewer Filipino families consider themselves poor.
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Robredo on Duterte: We can agree to disagree but I will support him

Vice President-elect Leni Robredo said on Monday that she was optimistic that she and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte would have a good working relationship despite the differences in party affiliations and having different views on certain issues.
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Votes allegedly added to Leni, Mar’s tallies more than their totals in Quezon

A whistleblower in the supposed election fraud in Quezon province has alleged that he and his cohorts manipulated the poll results to add hundreds of thousands of votes to the administration tandem. However, the figures he presented in a news conference on Monday and in an interview with GMA News on Sunday didn't match, Victoria Tulad reported on "24 Oras."
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Supporters tried their best to convince Duterte to attend proclamation

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte's designated Justice Secretary on Monday admitted that he and many other supporters tried to convince the incoming-chief executive to fly to Manila and attend the proclamation in Congress. 
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GSIS to allocate P5.8-B emergency loan to VisMin members

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will set aside over P5.8 billion in emergency loan as part of efforts to extend assistance to drought-stricken areas in the Visayas and Mindanao.
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Duterte plans to shuttle between Palace and Davao City daily despite security risks

Even during the campaign period, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte had already expressed his desire to fly home to Davao City on a daily basis. Now that he is just one step away from Malacañang, Duterte still thinks the same.
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AFP command in charge of West Philippine Sea gets new commander

The new commander of the Armed Forces' Western Command assumed the post on Monday morning.
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Incoming DOJ secretary Aguirre vows 'drastic' changes in BuCor

Incoming Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Monday said the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) will undergo some "drastic" changes under the Duterte administration.
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Marcos ally accepts final tally but vows to question conduct of elections

The camp of Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continued to cast doubt on the election of Vice President-elect Leni Robredo even as one of his main allies in the House of Representatives already sent his congratulations for the sake of the country.
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Namfrel, PPCRV to whistleblowers in alleged poll fraud: Show proof

Citizens' watchdog groups in the May 9 elections called on groups alleging fraud to present evidence to support their claims.
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Why Leni Robredo didn't wear yellow at proclamation

After months of wearing yellow outfits on the campaign trail, Leni Robredo turned heads during her proclamation as vice president at Batasang Pambansa on Monday when she arrived in a black, beige and white color block dress.  
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Roach reveals: Mayweather asked me if I would train McGregor

If you ask Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, talks of a prospective showdown between Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor isn't just a publicity stunt.
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Leni sees less bus rides to Naga City after proclamation

After years of taking the public bus to Naga City, Vice President-elect Leni Robredo is now open to exploring other means of transportation when going back to her hometown due to security concerns.
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Profiles of the country’s new leaders Duterte and Robredo

Congress has proclaimed our country's new leaders: President-elect Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte and Vice President-elect Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo.
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Duterte to meet with appointees on Tuesday – incoming DOJ chief Aguirre

The appointed Justice secretary of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that more announcements on appointees will be made in the following days. 
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Bilateral talks with China over sea row ‘necessary’ – incoming DFA chief Yasay

Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay on Monday said bilateral talks with China is “necessary” to resolve the long-running territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
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Court asked to dismiss perjury, ethics cases vs. late Chief Justice Corona

The camp of the late Chief Justice Renato Corona on Monday asked the Sandiganbayan to dismiss Corona's perjury and ethics violation cases following his death late last month.
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‘Congressman’ interrupts Duterte-Robredo coronation with own proclamation issue

A lawmaker who was stripped of his position in Congress before the May 9 elections interrupted the proclamation of Rodrigo Duterte and Leni Robredo as president-elect and vice president-elect respectively, after he raised a howl over his non-inclusion in the roll call during the canvassing of votes.
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Congress proclaims Duterte president, Robredo VP

Congress on Monday afternoon proclaimed Davao City Mayor Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte and Camarines Sur Representative Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo as the next President and Vice President of the country, respectively.
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Leni Robredo finds Coconut Palace too expensive for OVP

Incoming vice president Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo has no plans of holding office at the Coconut Palace because she found it too expensive.
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Marcos camp asks Duterte to look into high number of undervotes

The camp of defeated vice presidential candidate Sen. Bongbong Marcos on Monday urged incoming-president Rodrigo Duterte to create a body to investigate the allegedly high number of undervotes in the heated vice presidential race. 
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Robredo says she's ready for any job under Duterte admin

Incoming vice president Leni Robredo has expressed readiness to fulfill any duty that would be given to her by incoming president Rodrigo Duterte even though a Cabinet position is not yet on the table for her.
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Mayweather post 'poster' for McGregor fight

Nothing may be set in stone, but former pound-for-pound no. 1 Floyd Mayweather nevertheless continues to tease a prospective showdown between him and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
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3 witnesses to alleged vote-rigging operations surface at Senate

Three whistleblowers from Quezon province went to the Senate on Monday to meet with some senators in a bid to expose an alleged poll-rigging operation to favor candidates of the administration.
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Duterte's 'political will' seen to inspire local government leaders

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's strong political will particularly against crime and illegal drugs is likely to serve as an inspiration to many local government executives, a political analyst said Monday.
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Leni Robredo on winning VP race: Jesse never left us

Reflecting on her journey to the vice presidency, Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo said hours before her proclamation on Monday that her life took on a different turn after her husband, the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, passed away in 2012.
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Widow of slain journalist seeks death penalty for hubby's killer

The widow of slain journalist Alex Balcoba has called on incoming president Rodrigo Duterte to bring her husband's killer to justice, preferably the death penalty.
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Robredo asks supporters to keep tabs on her as she takes on VP role

The elections may now be over, but Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo believes she still needs the help of her supporters in facing the challenges of the vice presidency.
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Festive celebration kicks off Brigada Eskwela 2016

Festive parades kicked off the weeklong Brigada Eskwela in several public schools on Monday in preparation for the opening of classes on June 13.
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Time to move on, rebuild after ugly election rhetoric – incoming VP Robredo

Incoming-Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday morning that it was time to move on and repair the damage done by ugly election rhetoric.  
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PHL, Indonesia, Malaysia to cooperate on Sulu Sea security

The Defense Ministries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have agreed to enhance defense cooperation in the Sulu Sea to put a stop to alarming kidnapping and criminal activities in the area, the Department of National Defense announced.  
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No Duterte, no problem: Absence in proclamation no legal effect, says Drilon

Senate President Franklin Drilon sees no problem if incoming president  Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the proclamation of the winners of the presidential and vice presidential elections on Monday.
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Pope scolds clergy over their part-time availability

"One who serves cannot hoard his free time; he has to give up the idea of being the master of his day."
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Proclamation of Duterte, Robredo as poll victors all set for Monday

With or without Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Congress will convene in joint session Monday afternoon to proclaim him and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo as the winners in the presidential and vice presidential elections respectively.
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Duterte offers Joma safe passage

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte is betting on his close friendship with CPP founder Joma Sison to bring a swift political settlement to the communist insurgency.
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Speaker Belmonte admits feeling betrayed by LP members who jumped to PDP-Laban

House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. has admitted to feeling betrayed over the decision of some of his party-mates  from the Liberal Party to jump ship to Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), the party of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte.
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Briones, Diokno still undecided on Duterte offer

The two former Estrada regime officials on Sunday declined to give any categorical answer if they would accept the offer to be part of the incoming administration.
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Duterte: No Cabinet post yet for Leni

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte has no Cabinet post for yet for incoming Vice President Leni Robredo.
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Palace: Washington doesn't meddle in PHL's arbitration case vs China

Malacañang on Sunday dismissed as baseless China’s claim about the United States’ supposed involvement in the arbitration proceedings initiated by the Philippine government against Beijing over disputed portions of the West Philippine Sea.
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PHL marks 148th Memorial Day

The Philippines on Sunday marked the 148th Memorial Day -- mainly a US holiday -- in memory of fallen soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for their country.
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Belmonte studying how Duterte's federalism plan will affect poor regions

Speaker Feliciano Belmonte said having a new form of government could be difficult for certain regions that are dependent on the income of wealthier areas.
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Sen. Pimentel still hopes Duterte would attend proclamation rites

National Board of Canvassers co-chairman Senatro Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III expressed hopes that incoming President Rodrigo Duterte will change his mind and attend his proclamation on Monday.
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Duterte eyes railway systems as his ‘first big project’

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte sets his eyes on railway systems in Luzon and in Mindanao as his "first big project" as president.
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Duterte to start official business at 1pm; says will not live in 'haunted' Malacanang

People directly transacting business with Rodrigo Duterte will have to get used to working from noon up to the wee hours of the morning the next day as they have to adjust to the preferred work schedule of the country's next president.
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2 former Estrada officials offered to join Duterte Cabinet

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte has offered two key senior officials of the Estrada administration to join his Cabinet.
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Police, vigilantes shoot dead six drug suspects

Police shot dead four suspected drug dealers while unknown men gunned down two others, officials said Saturday, raising the death toll for narcotics suspects to 14 this week after incoming president Rodrigo Duterte vowed a war against crime.
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Duterte meets Pacquiao over dinner in Davao

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte and Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao sat down for dinner in a hotel in Davao City on Saturday night.
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Duterte wants on the spot drug tests for policemen, security guards, PUV drivers

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said he wants to use more advance methods for drug testing instead of the conventional urine test.
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Leni on Cabinet post under Duterte: I don't have a right to demand

Incoming vice president Leni Robredo said it is up to Rodrigo Duterte to decide what role he would give to her under his administration.
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Pacquiao in Davao to see Duterte: Noon pa man hanggang ngayon ang suporta ko na kay Digong.

Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao on Saturday said he and incoming president Rodrigo Duterte have always supported each other even before the political season for the 2016 elections started to heat up.
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Pacquiao promises perfect attendance in Senate

Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao assured the public his chronic absenteeism would be a thing of the past.
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Palace: Robredo victory affirmation of 'Daang Matuwid'

Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo's victory in the tight vice presidential race is an affirmation of the nation's belief in the good governance initiatives of President Benigno Aquino III, Malacañang said on Saturday. 
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Palace on Duterte admin's plan to probe DAP-linked officials: Hindi na ito bago

A Malacañang official on Saturday downplayed the plan of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte's next Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II's to investigate officials of the outgoing administration over the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).
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Marcos camp: Fight not yet over

Abakada party-list Rep. Jonathan dela Cruz announced that the camp of Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will continue to press for a systems audit of the automated elections system even after the official canvass of votes for President and Vice President has ended.  
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Duterte-Robredo tandem to work out well —spokesman

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte and and Vice President Leni Robredo will have a good working relationship once they assume power on June 30, Duterte spokesman said Saturday.
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DepEd ready to implement K to 12 program on June 13, official says

Amid criticisms and questions on the Department of Education's preparedness, an official on Saturday insisted that the agency is ready to implement the K to 12 program.
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Cebu choir to represent PHL in ASEAN festival

The Mandaue Children and Youth Chorus has been invited to represent the country in the ASEAN Children's Festival in Vietnam this week.
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Leni on winning VP race on Jesse's birthday: He must be laughing at me now

"I think a part of him, tinatawanan ako kasi alam niyang ayaw na ayaw kong pumasok sa pulitika." 
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Leni downplays parallels, says Cory had much bigger battle

Thirty years after the 1986 snap elections that triggered the EDSA People Power Revolution, another widow in yellow beat a Marcos.
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How Leni-Bongbong race compares with other post-EDSA elections for VP

The vice presidential race between Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo and Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. proved to be the closest for the second highest elective position in the country after the EDSA Revolution.
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Leni Robredo live interviews on 24 Oras, State of the Nation

Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo won the vice presidential race on Friday at the end of tallying by Congress acting as the National Board of Canvassers.
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Relieved Leni says VP win disproves 'lies, mind conditioning' by Bongbong camp

Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo said the consistency of the official tally for the vice presidential race with the unofficial count shown by the transparency and central servers disproved allegations of discrepancies made by the camp of her close rival, Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
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PSEi ends week slightly higher on PLDT's stock price surge

The share prices on the Philippine Stock Exchange ended the week slightly higher pushed by stock price increase of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT).
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Duterte camp on 'anticlimactic' victory: A triumph of people

Even as Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is already busy forming his Cabinet, his camp still welcomed on Friday the official results showing him winning the presidential race with a commanding lead of over six million votes. 
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Ngek! 'Missing' COC for Iloilo City was inside ballot box all along

On Thursday, the joint panel of Congress sitting as the National Board of Canvassers suspended the counting of votes from Iloilo City after no COC was supposedly found inside the two ballot boxes for the area.  
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After winning VP race: Robredo says she's excited to work with Duterte

Kasi 'yung kaniya naman pong success, hindi naman para sa kaniya. Ang success niya para sa buong bansa.
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Marcos won't stop Robredo's proclamation as VP, but may file protest

The camp of Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. said he has no plans to stop the proclamation of Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo as vice president next week.
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Leni to Bongbong: Ask Iglesia ni Cristo about zero votes in some areas

Administration vice presidential bet Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo said the camp of her rival Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. should ask the members of Iglesia ni Cristo why its members failed to vote for him in areas where he received zero votes.
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Leni Robredo's daughters celebrate her VP win on Twitter

A few minutes after the official canvassing of votes for President and Vice President was completed, the daughters of Leni Robredo posted celebratory tweets as their mother finished the vice presidential race with a lead of over 200,000 votes over Sen. Bongbong Marcos.  
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Isabela solon expresses high hopes Duterte will legalize medical marijuana

A medical marijuana advocate expressed hope that incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's approval of medical marijuana will translate into the enactment of law that concretizes the policy.  
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Leni beats Bongbong in VP race

Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo has edged out Senator Ferdinand Marcos in one of the closest elections ever for the vice presidency.
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PDEA director: 'Ecstasy is designed to attract'

"Ecstasy is designed to attract." This is what Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) National Capital Region Director Erwin Ogario said as he described the various forms that the lethal drug comes in.
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86 percent of teachers, other staff already paid for election duty, Comelec chair says

Majority of the teachers and other individuals who served in the May 9 elections have been paid, Commission on Elections chief Andres Bautista said Friday.
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Two of five concert casualties died of heart attack, NBI says

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday said two of the five people who collapsed to death during a rave concert in Pasay over the weekend died due to heart attack and multiple organ failure.
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Fire that razed 100 houses in Tondo already contained

The fire that razed around 100 houses in Tondo, Manila early Friday has been contained, nine hours after the alarm was raised. 
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Duterte 'might' attend proclamation — Aguirre

Even if it is not mandatory, justice secretary designate Vitaliano Aguirre believes it would be better for Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to show up at the proclamation which may take place early next week. 
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Former Batangas Governor Tony Leviste posts bail for malversation

Former Batangas governor Jose Antonio "Tony" Leviste on Friday posted P40,000 bail bond in exchange for his provisional liberty for a malversation case. 
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Pacquiao rules out Rio Olympics stint

"I have decided to prioritize my legislative duty as I owe it to the people who voted for me."
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Fewer Pinoy families consider themselves poor — SWS Q1 survey

 The number of Filipino families who consider themselves poor has gone lower in the first quarter of 2016, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed.
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Tight security expected in 'DU31' victory party for Duterte in Davao City June 4

Stringent security measures are being mapped out for the thanksgiving party that will be held for incoming President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City on June 4. 
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Leni Robredo hopes Congress would finish canvassing on late husband's birthday

Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo is hoping that the canvassing of votes for president and vice president will be finished on Friday, as her family marks the birthday of her late husband, former Interior Sec. Jesse Robredo.
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Jinggoy asks for four-hour furlough to attend mom’s birthday party

The Sandiganbayan has yet to decide on his petition to be in the Senate for the final session days but Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has again submitted a plea to the court for another furlough, this time, to attend the 86th birthday celebration of his mother, former First Lady and former Senator Loi Ejercito-Estrada. 
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Proclamation of new president, VP on May 31 or June 1 —Pimentel

With the canvassing of votes for president and vice president moving at a quick pace, a lawmaker assured the public on Thursday night that they would proclaim the country's new top leaders anytime next week.
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Donald Trump claims to have enough support to wrest Republican nomination

Donald Trump claimed Thursday to have secured the support of enough delegates to become the Republican presidential nominee, vaulting past the threshold of 1,237 needed to win the party's primary race.
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Marcos camp claims 3.2M undervotes in VP race

The camp of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wants an explanation regarding the allegedly unusual high number of undervotes in the hotly contested vice presidential race.
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Official tally for vice president after Day 2 of canvassing

The joint panel of the Senate and the House of Representatives, convening as the National Board of Canvassers, completed the second day of its tally for the presidential and vice presidential races. Here are the results of the tight vice presidential race so far.
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'Solid North' votes push Marcos past Robredo after 2nd day of official VP tally

Boosted by votes from the so-called "Solid North," Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. snatched the lead from rival Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo in the tight race for the vice presidency based on the official tally released by the National Board of Canvassers on Thursday evening.  
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Did PHL lose Scarborough Shoal? It’s still within exclusive zone, PNoy says

President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday said that his administration did what it had to do in the case of the Scarborough Shoal, which incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines has already lost to China.
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Some people taking Duterte's jokes seriously

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte is known to be a tough-talking and humorous person, however some of his jokes were taken seriously by some people.
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Panelo assures justice for Maguindanao massacre victims' kin under Duterte

“Hinding-hindi puwedeng maimpluwensiyahan si Mayor Duterte because he’s the kind of man na hindi naiimpluwensiyahan, napapakiusapan. Kung ano ang batas, yung ang sundin natin.” 
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Duterte sings karaoke standards, eats late dinner after presser ends at 2 a.m.

The day was far from over when incoming president Rodrigo Duterte ended his late night press conference on Wednesday in the wee hours of the following day at 2 a.m.
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100,000 teachers yet to receive poll duty pay –group

Some 100,000 of public school teachers who served as election inspectors in the May 9 national and local elections have yet to receive their honoraria amounting to P6,500 each, according to the Alliance for Concerned Teachers (ACT).
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Aquino on lack of empathy: Hindi ako tumayo dito para mag-showbiz

"Paano ba dapat ang reaksyon ko doon? Pinagsasasabunot ko 'yung natitira kong buhok? Sinabi ko, 'Anong gagawin natin dito?' Nakatulong ba ako doon? Dapat ba nu'ng hinarap nila sa akin 'yung problemang 'yun, nag-iiiyak na lang ako? Dapat ba nagdabog ako doon?"
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With no physical COC delivered, canvassing of Canada absentee votes deferred

Lawmakers on Thursday deferred the canvassing of votes from overseas Filipinos in Canada as the hard copy of the election results for president and vice president have yet to be received by Congress.  
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Aquino on Leni's lead over Bongbong: Nanaig pa rin ang katotohanan

Aquino — only son of democracy icons Sen. Ninoy Aquino and former president Corazon Aquino — acknowledged that young people, who make up a big chunk of voters this year, may have felt a disconnect from the Martial Law period.
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Next PNP chief seeks advice from Lacson in reforming police force

Chief Superintendent Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has sought advice from Senator-elect Panfilo Lacson regarding his goal to weed out scalawags in the police force once he becomes the overall commander of the Philippine National Police.
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NBOC defers canvassing for Iloilo City votes after no COC found in ballot box

Canvassing of votes for president and vice president from Iloilo City was suspended by Congress on Thursday after no certificate of canvass was found in the ballot boxes for the area.
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Robredo camp questions Marcos lawyers strategy of pointing out undervotes

Senator-elect Leila de Lima on Thursday slammed the camp of Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for repeatedly informing Congress about the existence of undervotes in the vice presidential race.
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Duterte won’t use No. 1 license plate on presidential vehicle

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte and his Cabinet members will not use protocol license plates on their respective vehicles.
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Peso up after weaker-than-expected US economic data weighs on dollar

The peso continued to rally against the greenback on Thursday, following the release of US economic data that softened the dollar.
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Multiple transmissions cause discrepancies in COCs from Laguna, Ilocos Sur, Davao Norte

The cause of the discrepancies observed in the COCs from Laguna, Ilocos Sur and Davao del Sur was revealed and explained Thursday by the chairpersons of the provincial board of canvassers (PBOC) before members of the NBOC.
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John Riel Casimero overcomes Thai foe's dirty tactics for sensational KO win

John Riel Casimero became the Philippines newest world boxing champion on Wednesday night after knocking out Thai boxer Amnat Ruenroeng for the IBF flyweight title in China.
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De Lima slams Marcos camp for 'malicious' claim on undervotes

Senator-elect and former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Thursday slammed the camp of Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for repeatedly informing Congress about the existence of undervotes in the vice presidential race.  
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Casimero wins world title in China

The Philippines has a new boxing world champion after Johnriel Casimero stopped Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand to snatch the IBF world flyweight title Wednesday night at Diamond Court in Beijing, China.
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DFA lines up 23 foreign policy briefings for incoming secretary Yasay

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has  lined up 23 foreign policy briefings for incoming secretary Perfecto Yasay, who will be assuming one of the most critical posts as the nation’s chief diplomat.
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Duterte vows economic growth outside 'saturated' NCR

Incoming Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte pledged Thursday to spread economic activity beyond the overpopulated capital of Manila, calling it a "dead" city overrun by shantytowns.
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Jardeleza still wealthiest magistrate; newbie Caguioa 3rd richest

Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza not only remained the richest magistrate of the Supreme Court last year, but also the one whose wealth grew the most.
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Canvassing of votes from Kuwait deferred after COC is stuck with Customs

Congress on Thursday deferred the tallying of votes for president and vice president from overseas Filipinos in Kuwait after the hard copy of the certificate of canvass got bogged down in between procedures of the Bureau of Customs.
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John Riel Casimero becomes newest Pinoy world boxing champ

John Riel Casimero became the newest world boxing champion from the Philippines after scoring a sensational knockout over Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand to snatch the IBF world flyweight title on Wednesday night in China.
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NBOC suspends canvassing of Antique votes after Marcos camp cites discrepancy

Lawmakers on Thursday deferred the canvassing of votes from Antique after the camp of vice presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. cited a discrepancy between the physically delivered and the electronically transmitted results.
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DOH lays out plans for dengue this rainy season

With the onset of the rainy season, Health Secretary Janette Loretto-Garin on Thursday said the department is already on its feet for dengue prevention strategies. 
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Duterte apologizes to Trudeau for Canadian's beheading by Abu Sayyaf

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called him up to congratulate him on his election win.
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Duterte says he’d die with decision to give Marcos hero’s burial

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday stood by his decision to allow the burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani despite the outrage from human rights victims under the dictatorship.
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Duterte camp urges Marcos to convince Miriam to concede to fast-track canvass

The camp of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday urged Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago to show “statesmanship” and concede defeat in the presidential race so that the mayor could be proclaimed as soon as possible.
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Villar expects caretaker to look after Las Piñas after he takes on DPWH post

Las Piñas Rep. Mark Villar is expecting a caretaker-lawmaker to look after the city's lone congressional district when he leaves the post he won in the recent elections to take on the job of secretary of public works and highways.
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CPP nominates 10 to posts Duterte reserved for Left

The Communist Party of the Philippines has submitted a list of at least 10 nominees for the Cabinet positions incoming President Rodrigo Duterte offered them after it became clear that he has won the elections.
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Gigi Reyes seeks additional information about her plunder case

Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes, the former chief of staff of Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile, has asked the Sandiganbayan to compel the prosecution to furnish her camp with a copy of the bill of particulars, which supplies additional information about her plunder case in connection with the pork barrel scam.
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Mayweather frequents Roach's gym

Freddie Roach, who worked the corner of Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao told Los Angeles Times that the retired American superstar paid him a visit a couple of times at the gym.
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Malaysia to ‘punish’ navy personnel who beat up Pinoy fishermen

The Malaysian government is preparing the necessary “punishments” for its navy personnel who detained and beat up Filipino fishermen near a Philippine-claimed reef in the West Philippine Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Rene Almendras said as Kuala Lumpur expressed “regrets” over the incident.
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Duterte receives call from Canada’s Trudeau

Presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday revealed that he received a call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday afternoon.
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Duterte pursues peace talks with rebel groups

Presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte will pursue holding dialogues with rebel groups, including the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
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Duterte announces massive re-shuffle in gov't

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said he will order re-assignments of employees and officers in various government agencies early Thursday morning during a press conference in Davao City.
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Next President, VP may be proclaimed by May 30

The next President and Vice President of the Philippines could be jointly proclaimed by Congress on Monday, Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III said on Wednesday.
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Official tally of 45 COCs canvassed for President and Vice President as of May 25

The joint Senate and House of Representatives sitting as the National Board of Canvassers for the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections has released the official tabulation of 45 certificates of canvass as of May 25, 2016.
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Women's rights group urge agencies to file cases vs. Duterte

Several women's rights advocacy groups are hoping that concerned government agencies would file necessary cases against Presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his controversial rape joke before he assumes power.
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Duterte’s tailors start preparing Digong’s barong for June 30

He may not be a fan of formal wear but it looks like incoming president Rodrigo Duterte will have no choice. As an incoming head of state, he will need to wear the barong tagalog more often.
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Leni leads Bongbong in official canvass of votes

Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo took an early lead in the congressional canvass of votes in the tight vice presidential race leading by a few hundred thousand votes over Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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COC discrepancies force NBOC to defer canvass of Ilocos Sur votes

The canvassing of the certificates of canvass (COC) from Ilocos Sur have been deferred after discrepancies were noted between the physically transmitted copy of the document, and three of the electronically transmitted copies of election results.
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Namfrel: May 9 polls better managed but with 'avoidable inefficiencies'

The recently concluded local and national elections have earned the approval of poll watchdog National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) for its orderly conduct and highest recorded voter turnout.
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Oops! Marcos camp uses wrong document to question Cebu City votes during canvassing

"The document being presented by the counsel for candidate Marcos is not excatly the certificate of canvass. It's the canvass report... the number of clustered precincts is not complete."
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DOH's Garin favors reimposition of death penalty 'for some cases'

Health Secretary Janette Garin on Wednesday said she is in favor of the reimposition of the death penalty, but only "for some cases."
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Want to join gov't? Don't think about money, says Kim Henares

“Kung ang concern ng isang tao ay sweldo niya, ay hindi pa siya handa magbigay ng serbisyo sa bansa in the high level, kasi kung iyon iyong priority n’yo ay mate-tempt kayo,” he said in a report by Ivan Mayrina on GMA-7’s “24 Oras” on Wednesday.
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Tyson hits 'ridiculous, foolish' plan to allow pro boxers in Olympics

BEIJING - Mike Tyson said on Wednesday (May 25) that it was "ridiculous" and "foolish" for professional boxers to compete in the Olympic Games, during an interview in Beijing before the IBF flyweight title fight.  
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NBOC defers canvassing of votes from Laguna following issue raised by Bongbong camp

Congress, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, suspended on Wednesday the tallying of votes from Laguna following issues raised by the camp of vice presidential bet Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the certificate of canvass.   
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Canvassing panel finds discrepancy in Davao Del Sur COCs, asks Comelec to explain

Discrepancies in the certificates of canvass (COCs) from Davao del Sur were observed during the canvassing of votes by Congress, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers.
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Garin on Duterte's 3-child policy: Yung maagang nabubuntis, maagang nagiging lola

Health Secretary Janette Loreto-Garin welcomed incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's plan to impose a three-child policy, saying it will give impoverished couples a chance to raise their children out of poverty.
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Members of Duterte Cabinet meet, exchange numbers

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's prospective Cabinet appointees had an informal meeting on Wednesday, incoming presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo has confirmed to GMA News Online.
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Party-list groups back Alvarez for House Speaker

At least 37 party-list congressmen on Wednesday expressed their support for newly elected Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon "Bebot" Alvarez, who is poised to unseat House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. when the 17th Congress opens in July. 
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NBOC may finish canvassing votes for president, VP in 4 days

The National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) may finish counting votes for president and vice president in just four days, a senator said Wednesday.
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DLSU prof welcomes criticism of VP race analysis but mulls charges vs bashers

Political science professor Antonio Contreras said he welcomes debate on his and statistician David Yap's exposé of alleged anomalies in the recent vice presidential race.
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Ex-AFP chief Esperon dismisses coup warning vs. Duterte

Incoming National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. on Wednesday shrugged off Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV's warning of possible coup attempts against the administration of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte.
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UNA asks Comelec to probe poll management system

The United Nationalist Alliance on Wednesday asked the Commission on Elections to conduct a forensic review of its election management system.
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Prices of essential school supplies at Divisoria

Sellers told GMA News that the peak season for buying school supplies at the bargain hub will start at the end of May until the first week of June.
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To fight or not to fight in Rio: ABAP will respect Pacquiao's call

The Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (ABAP) will respect whatever decision Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will arrive at as the deadline looms for the submission of entries to the last Olympic qualifier in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Marcos camp interrupts canvassing, asks for separate count of president, VP votes

Citing the “hotly contested” nature of the vice presidential race, the camp of Senator Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday asked Congress, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, to canvass separately the votes for president and vice president.
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Filipino fishermen allegedly beaten up by Malaysian navymen in Spratlys get medical attention

The three Filipino fishermen who were detained and allegedly beaten up by a Malaysian navy patrol for encroaching in waters in the disputed Kalayaan (Spratlys) island chain this month have received medical treatment, authorities said.
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CA confirms Comelec, COA commissioners

Two ranking officials of the Commission on Elections and Commission on Audit on Wednesday were confirmed by the Commission on Appointments.
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China looking forward to bilateral talks with PHL under Duterte admin, envoy says

China is looking forward to bilateral discussions with the Philippines over overlapping claims in the South China Sea, Ambassador Zhao Jianhua told reporters on Wednesday.
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Blumentritt flood interceptor project to be completed in June –DPWH

The Blumentritt flood interceptor project, which began construction in 2013, is set to be completed in June, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Wednesday.
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De Lima: Panelo too controversial, flamboyant to be presidential spokesperson

Senator-elect Leila de Lima on Wednesday called Salvador Panelo too controversial to become the presidential spokesman of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte.
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Free ligation, vasectomy under Duterte's presidency?

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte might also be eyeing cash rewards for women who would voluntarily undergo tubal ligation. 
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De Lima: PNoy asked me to represent Leni

Senator-elect Leila de Lima on Wednesday revealed that outgoing President Benigno Aquino III asked her to help out Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo.
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Cebu mayor faces raps for unlawful appointment

A town mayor in Cebu is now facing criminal charges for alleged unlawful appointment of a person in public office, the Office of the Ombudsman said Wednesday.
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CHR finds Duterte guilty of violating Magna Carta of Women for rape joke

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has found incoming president Rodrigo Duterte guilty of violating Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women in connection with the infamous rape joke he said during one of his campaign sorties.
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Comelec defers action on Marcos request for system audit

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc decided to defer action on the request of Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. that his team's IT "experts and programmers" be allowed to audit the servers used in the May 9 elections. 
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Leni's lawyers: Candidates win by votes counted, not 'graphs'

The legal team of leading vice presidential aspirant Rep. Leni Robredo on Wednesday said candidates win elections based on votes counted not graphs showing the voting trend.
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Leni accuses Marcos camp of calling for 'people power' to protest VP count

Leading vice presidential candidate Rep. Leni Robredo on Wednesday expressed concern about reports that the camp of rival Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is allegedly calling for "people power" to protest her proclamation.
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Youth groups opposed to ‘K to 12’ seeking audience with Duterte

A youth group leader on Wednesday said they would like to meet with incoming President Rodrigo Duterte and tell him the other side of the Aquino administration's K to 12 program.
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Pacquiao’s bro, San Juan’s Zamora, LP bets join mass transfer to Duterte's PDP-Laban

The brother of a boxing champion turned senator and a former executive secretary are among those who have left their parties to join Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), the party of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte.  
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Tax court sets another hearing for Pacquiao case vs BIR

The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has set a clarificatory hearing in relation to the case filed by senator-elect Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee against the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
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Over 100 data scientists see no fraud in pattern of votes in VP race

Over 100 data science professionals and academics have said that there was nothing irregular with the V-shaped graph that showed how the number of Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s transmitted votes went down just as those of Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo went up less than 24 hours after the elections on May 9.
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Pushing family planning, Duterte teases barker with 11 kids: 'Ipaputol na'

When informed that the father of 11 only made a meager living as a jeepney barker, Duterte joked: "Ipapuputol oten aning yawa (Let's cut off his thing)."
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Joint panel thumbs down Marcos ally’s move for separate canvassing of votes for president, VP

The camp of Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday tried but failed to have the joint congressional commmittee separately canvass the votes for president and vice president.
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Filipino fishermen detained, beat up by Malaysian navy

A Malaysian naval patrol detained three Philippine fishermen for encroaching in territorial waters in the disputed Spratlys this month, the Philippine military said on Tuesday, in what may be the first such incident involving Southeast Asian neighbours.  
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Catholic bishops to discuss Duterte’s remarks versus clergy, prelate says

The country's Catholic leaders will soon meet to discuss the incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's recent remarks against the country's Catholic hierarchy, an archbishop said on Tuesday.
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Pardon for Arroyo should be based on law, not on president’s whim —Casiño

Former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's pardon must be dictated by the law and not the "mere whim" of any sitting president Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Teodoro Casiño stated Tuesday.
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'Phony hero' Marcos doesn't deserve Libingan Ng Mga Bayani burial

A group of Martial Law victims has asked incoming president Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his position to allow the burial of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani.
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Davao archdiocese respects Duterte’s remarks versus Catholic church

"The Archdiocese of Davao respects and listens with humility to the views and statements of our incoming President Rodrigo Roa Duterte about the Church, including those that may be difficult to accept and things that may be contrary to our teachings," said Monsignor Paul Cuison, spokesperson of the archdiocese.
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Bongbong Marcos: My father deserves to be buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to incoming President Rodrigo Duterte for his willingness to grant the Marcos family's long-standing wish to have the late president Ferdinand Marcos buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.  
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PNoy expects Pinoys to demand good governance from Duterte

Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III, who only has 37 days left in office, on Tuesday said he expects Filipinos to demand good governance from the administration of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte and all future leaders.
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After some convincing, Duterte supports K to 12 program

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte now supports the K to 12 program.
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Malversation charges filed vs. ex-Batangas governor Leviste over unliquidated funds

Convicted former Batangas governor Jose Antonio Leviste has been charged in connection with his alleged failure to liquidate more than P151,000 that was used for his foreign travels in 2003 when he was chairman of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).
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Duterte: Panelo designation as spokesman only temporary

Salvador Panelo's upcoming designation as his presidential spokesman is only temporary, incoming president Rodrigo Duterte told reporters on Monday night.
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Comelec official prefers independent automated poll servers audit

A Commission on Elections official on Tuesday expressed preference for independent information technology experts to conduct an audit of the automated election system, which has been placed under a cloud of doubt due to alleged tampering in its transparency server.
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DepEd, PNP get ready for ‘Oplan Balik-Eskwela 2016’ in June

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other government agencies are preparing for the annual "Oplan Balik-Eskwela" (OBE) program for the smooth opening of classes in June.
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Canvassing of votes for president, VP to begin Wednesday

The canvassing of votes for president and vice president will begin Wednesday afternoon at the plenary hall of Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City.
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Duterte wants outdoor events regulated after Pasay concert deaths

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte is planning to impose stricter measures on outdoor events after five people died in an overnight concert in Pasay City over the weekend.
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Peso down as Fed rate hike buoys dollar

The Philippine peso lost its steam against the greenback on Tuesday, after the US dollar strengthened on indications from the Fed on a possible rate hike in June.
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Nene Pimentel, anti-death penalty advocate, defends Duterte stand on capital punishment

Former Senator Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel, Jr., a staunch advocate against the death penalty, on Tuesday defended the stand of incoming president Rodrido Duterte to bring back capital punishment.
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Small pay keeping young, competent execs from joining Duterte cabinet, Digong says

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said that some of his initial picks for the Cabinet refused his offer to join the government because of the lower salaries in government.
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PHL, high-risk nations forge new alliance against climate change

Some 20 high-risk developing nations including the Philippines on Tuesday forged a new alliance for climate change preparedness, dubbed as the global partnership for preparedness (GPP).
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Joint Congress session to canvass votes for president, VP begins

The Senate and House of Representatives convened in a joint session Tuesday afternoon as the National Board of Canvassers to tally the votes for the presidential and vice presidential races.
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Pimentel: Separate proclamation for VP ‘theoretically possible’

Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III on Tuesday said that Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s request for a separate proclamation of the winning vice presidential candidate is "theoretically possible."
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Bongbong is ‘VP-elect,’ not Leni —lawyer

A lawyer of Senator "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday asked the camp of Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo cannot claim victory as the congressional canvassing of votes has not started yet.
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Official start of canvassing for president, VP yet to be determined

The official canvassing of votes for president and vice president could start on Wednesday or even later depending on how fast the Senate and House of Representatives will be able to approve the rules for the procedure when they convene as the National Board of Canvassers, a House leader said Tuesday.
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Jinggoy asks for leave to attend final Senate sessions

Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday appealed to the Sandiganbayan to allow him to attend the Senate's final session days leading up to the end of his term.
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Unfinished school buildings to greet some senior high school students in June

Half-finished school buildings may greet the first batch of senior high school students under the government's K to 12 program this coming school year, a reporton "Balitanghali" said Tuesday.
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MMDA bats for traffic education included in high school curriculum

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants to include traffic education in the high school curriculum as many road users were found to be ignorant of road rules and regulations, MMDA chairman Attorney Emerson Carlos said on Tuesday.
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Bongbong on 'fishing expedition' to prove poll fraud claims, says Robredo lawyer

The camp of Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo on Tuesday scored Senator Bongbong Marcos for allegedly resorting to a “fishing expedition” in an attempt to prove his claim that there were irregularities in the vice-presidential race.
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Kim Henares hurt by allegations of corruption at BIR

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Jacinto Henares on Tuesday is hurt by allegations of corruption at the BIR agency, following reports that incoming President Rodrigo Duterte may abolish the bureau due to corrupt staff.
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After concert tragedy, Dangerous Drugs Board calls for vigilance

After the mysterious deaths of five people attending an overnight concert in Pasay City over the weekend, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) On Tuesday urged the public to be more vigilant against the use of illegal drugs.
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Comelec, Smartmatic staff sued over script change

A party-list representative on Tuesday sued officials of technology provider Smartmatic-Total Information Management and employees of the Commission on Elections over the alleged tampering of the automated election system (AES) used in the May 9 national elections.
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Aquino admin urged to release P800B in unused IRA to speed up shift to federalism

Batangas governor-elect Dodo Mandanas and former Senate President Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. on Tuesday urged the Aquino administration to release some P800 billion in Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) back pay of local government units (LGUs) to kickstart the shift to federalism.
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Miriam extends medical leave due to anorexia

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday told the Senate leadership that she will continue her medical leave for cancer.
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BSP reminds banks to change old banknotes

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has reminded Philippine financial institutions that they are required to exchange or replace the new design series banknotes until the end of the year.
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Bishop says Church won't prevent arrest of priests

Archbishop Oscar Cruz on Tuesday said that the Catholic Church will not prevent the authorities from arresting a priest who has committed a crime.
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Universal Colleges of Parañaque grad tops May 2016 CPA exams

A graduate of the Universal Colleges of Parañaque topped the May 2016 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination, according to the statement of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released early Tuesday.
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6 military trucks bring COCs and election returns from Senate to House

Six military trucks carrying 160 certificates of canvass and election returns traveled from the Senate to the House of Representatives on Tuesday for the start of the canvassing of election returns, a report on Unang Balita said.
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Duterte to release all political prisoners if...

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said he is ready to release all political prisoners during his term.
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Duterte opens up about health issues after campaign

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte admitted that the highly demanding campaign season took a toll on his health.
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Duterte: I offered to pardon Gloria Arroyo, she declined

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte revealed he had offered to grant former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pardon once he takes office, but the incumbent Second District Pampanga Representative has declined.
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Bongbong declines Bam's dare to present proof of cheating

Despite maintaining that his camp found "many" irregularities in the May polls, Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos on Monday declined to present proof about cheating in the vice presidential race when pressed by an opposing senator.
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Duterte: Marcos burial at Libingan Ng Mga Bayani 'can be arranged immediately'

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte will make good on his campaign pronouncement to allow the burial of the late former president Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani.
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Bongbong to push exclusion of some COCs from official canvassing

“I think there were areas where we need to examine the COCs first before being included in the canvassing. It depends on the area. There were places where there were no problems at all.”
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AFP lauds Bautista's designation as next PSG chief

The military on Monday welcomed the designation of Col. Rolando Bautista as the commander of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte, noting his experience and work ethics.
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Duterte's drug fight to get boost from Jaclyn Jose's Cannes win, say advocates

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's vow to root out crime and drug abuse will get a boost from the country's first-time acting win at the Cannes Film Festival for a drama on a small-time drug dealer, a senator and anti-crime advocate said.
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House, Senate to convene for canvassing of votes in presidential, VP race Tuesday

The Senate and the House of Representatives will convene in a joint session at 2 p.m. on Tuesday for the canvass the votes for the presidential and vice presidential races.
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Bongbong's camp to file cybercrime complaint vs. Smartmatic execs, Comelec IT officer

The camp of vice presidential candidate Sen. Bongbong Marcos is set to file another complaint against Smartmatic officials over the alleged unauthorized introduction of a new script or computer command in the Commission on Elections (Comelec) transparency server on Election Day.
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Bongbong lashes out at Comelec for 'turning a blind eye' on cheating

Vice presidential candidate Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos on Monday slammed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) over its alleged inaction on various complaints of electoral fraud.
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Gloria Arroyo party, former allies regroup; vow to support Duterte, Alvarez

The two political parties composed of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s former and current allies have reunited to support the administration of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte.
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TUCP, KMU welcome Bello as possible labor secretary

Labor groups Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) and the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) have welcomed the possible appointment of former Justice Secretary Silvestre Bello III as secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.
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Advocates laud Duterte's FOI pronouncement, but want provision clarified

“A progressive EO on FOI will serve as a strong confidence building measure for the Duterte administration, especially if coupled with credible support for legislation by Congress of an FOI law that applies equally to all branches of government and to independent constitutional bodies, lays down narrow exceptions, and defines penal provisions, that cannot be covered by an Executive Order.”
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De Lima joins Robredo’s legal team

Senator-elect Leila de Lima has joined the legal team of Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo as they expect a tight legal battle with Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. over the vice presidency.
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PNoy signs law creating Department of Information and Communications Technology

President Benigno Aquino III on Monday signed into law Republic Act 10844 creating the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). 
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Lawyer: Call Leni Robredo ‘presumptive VP’

Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Monday said Camarines  Sur Rep. Leni Robredo should already be called "presumptive vice-president," claiming that the Liberal Party (LP) candidate will win by 260,000 votes against Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
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Court finds Trillanes guilty of contempt over bribery claims

The Court of Appeals has found Sen. Antonio Trillanes guilty of indirect contempt of court over allegations that magistrates were bribed to favor dismissed Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay.
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Mark Villar says family businesses won't benefit from DPWH post

Las Piñas Rep. Mark Villar on Monday said he will not allow the businesses of his family to benefit from his position once he assumes the seat as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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Duterte wants 'three children per family' policy

Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said he will defy the Roman Catholic Church and seek to impose a three-child policy, putting him on a new collision course with the bishops.
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Quiboloy on meeting with pal Duterte: I just want to relay some concerns

Clarifying that he is not sulking for failing to book an audience with incoming president Rodrigo Duterte, religious leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on Monday said there are some concerns that he wants to relay to his long-time friend as pointed out by people reaching out to him.
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LP joins Duterte coalition in House

The Liberal Party has joined the growing list of political parties backing the speakership bid of Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez, with House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. taking the initiative to come up with a manifesto of support for the lawmaker.
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McGregor to Mayweather: He needs me, I don't need him

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor may bag the biggest purse yet of his prizefighting career should he land a fight against Floyd Mayweather, but the Irish mixed martial arts superstar wouldn't allow the Mayweather to dictate the terms of their showdown.
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Joey Marquez cleared of final graft case

Actor Joey Marquez has been cleared of the last of many graft cases filed against him as former mayor of Parañaque City.
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Gov't to push strong RH implementation, says Duterte's pick for NEDA chief

Duterte is pushing for "rapid and sustained implementation" of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, said Ernesto Pernia, an economic advisor to the tough-talking 71-year-old who assailed the Catholic church on Sunday, calling it "hypocritical".  
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Bongbong’s camp vows to ‘scrutinize every COC’ for VP during canvassing

The camp of Sen. Bongbong Marcos on Monday vowed to meticulously examine the processes of the upcoming canvassing of votes by Congress, amid the tight race between him and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo in the vice presidential race.
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Saudi Arabia donates 100 metric tons of dates to PHL

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 100 metric tons of dates to the Philippines, an annual contribution to help survivors of calamities.
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Solon seeks probe on Pasay concert deaths

A youth lawmaker on Monday asked Congress to investigate the deaths of at least five individuals who were found unconscious during a concert in Pasay City Sunday in hopes of crafting legislation concerning the use of drugs in rave parties and similar events.
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China plans base station for rescue operations in South China Sea

BEIJING — A Chinese government bureau is planning a base station for an advanced rescue ship in the disputed Spratly Islands, state media reported on Monday, as China continues its push to develop civilian and military infrastructure in the contentious region.
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US returns historic San Pedro bell

The historic San Pedro bell is finally home and displayed at the Bauang Church in La Union on Monday, more than a hundred years after it was taken by American soldiers as a war booty during the Philippine-American War.
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Duterte wants Villar, Tugade to fix ‘corrupt’ DPWH, DOTC

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte has said that he wants reelected Las Piñas City Rep. Mark Villar and friend, Arthur Tugade, to fix the "corrupt" Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
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Thunder demolish Warriors, grab 2-1 series lead

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined to score 63 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Golden State Warriors 133-105 on Sunday to take a 2-1 in the Western Conference finals.
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Duterte hits Catholic Church anew

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte criticized the Roman Catholic Church anew, saying he will reveal the secrets and sins of the clergy, a report on News To Go by Jam Sisante on Monday said.
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Quiboloy: Duterte remains a friend

Religious leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on Monday said he is still a friend of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Duterte to China: Allow Pinoy fishermen to fish in West Philippine Sea

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte asked China to allow Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea, a report on News To Go on Monday said.
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Archbishop Cruz defends bishops on Montero issue

Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz denied claims by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte that some bishops blur the supposed separation of the Church and the State by asking favors from the administration, a report on Unang Balita on Monday said.
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Palace denies shredding of documents

Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa Jr. belied reports of ordering Malacañang staff under the Office of the President to shred documents and communication records, a report on Unang Balita on Monday said.
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FLAG hits Duterte for proposed restoration of death penalty, imposition of shoot-to-kill orders

FLAG said Duterte's planned solution to deter crime are illegal and unconstitutional and is a blatant violation of international law.
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Belmonte gives LP solons green light to switch allegiance

Speaker Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte Jr. has reportedly given his approval to some congressmen affiliated with the Liberal Party to jump ship and support Davao del Norte congressman-elect Pantaleon Alvarez.
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DepEd: Results of applications for SHS voucher program ready online

The results of online applications for the Senior High School Voucher Program is already available online.
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Misunderstanding, lack of info spawned K-12 complaints — Palace

A Malacañang official stressed on Sunday that lack of information and understanding over what the shift to a K to 12 education program aims to accomplish has led some parents to complain about its added cost and burden, particularly on the senior high school (SHS) program which is set to be implemented this school year.
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Duterte should succeed in push for federalism in first 3 years

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte's push for federalism may not prosper if he fails to succeed in the first three years of  his presidency.
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Duterte eyes ‘no relocation, no demolition’ policy

Urban poor communities will no longer be haunted by demolition operations if the policy being proposed by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte will be implemented.
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Family affair as Charlo twins reign in Vegas

Roughly an hour after Jermell Charlo's title triumph for the vacant World Boxing Council crown in the 154-pound (69.8kg) category, brother Jermall Charlo successfully defended his International Boxing Federation crown with a hard-fought unanimous decision over Austin Trout in the same ring.  
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Angara: Still no clear front-runner in race for Senate presidency

Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday said there was still no clear front-runner in the tussle for the Senate presidency in the 17th Congress.
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Duterte: Gibo Teodoro, Peter Laurel decline Cabinet posts

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte late Saturday night announced that former Defense chief Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. and Lyceum of the Philippines official Peter Laurel have declined his offer to join his Cabinet.
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Duterte planning to beat telecom, energy ‘cartels’

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte is planning deal a blow on "cartels" in the energy and telecommunications industries to improve services.
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Duterte severing ties with Pastor Quiboloy?

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday night said that he is choosing country over friendship following statements by the camp of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy that the religious leader was disappointed for being eased out of the core group.
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Joel Villanueva celebrates Senate race win with PNoy

Senator-elect Joel Villanueva celebrated his victory with outgoing President Benigno Aquino III in a thanksgiving party in Makati City, Saturday night.
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30 Visayas solons backing Alvarez's speakership bid

At least 30 congressmen from the Visayas — many of them affiliated with the ruling Liberal Party — have reportedly thrown their support behind Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, incoming president Rodrigo Duterte's preferred candidate for Speaker.  
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Quiboloy spokesman insists: No meeting with Duterte yet

The religious leader's spokesman called GMA News Online on Saturday to deny a report quoting the incoming president's executive assistant Bong Go that Duterte and the religious leader have met and already ironed out their differences.  
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Parties held to mark Duterte's poll victory

Supporters and friends of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte held a victory party at the Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City, on Friday night and at the Rizal Park (Luneta) in Manila on Saturday.  
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Boxer Jonathan Taconing finally gets mandatory crack at world title

Jonathan Taconing is finally set to have his long overdue mandatory title shot at the WBC world flyweight title when he battles champion Ganigan Lopez on June 11 in Mexico.
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Nene on son's Senate presidency bid: Koko has mind of his own

Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, who has expressed interest in the Senate leadership, is old enough to make decisions for his political career, his father said Saturday.
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Nene Pimentel: Shift to federalism possible in 2 years

"Under a determined leadership, kayang gawin yun in two years and then the next four years implementation na ng bagong Saligang Batas."
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New admin must continue seeking justice for SAF 44 —Palace

Just in case the outgoing administration fails deliver justice for the 44 Special Action Force members killed in last year's  bloodbath in Maguindanao, the incoming administration must continue efforts to solve the case.
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Nothing wrong with appointing past Cabinet members —PNoy spokesman

A spokesperson of President Benigno Aquino III sees nothing wrong with incoming President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to offer Cabinet posts to those who have served in past administrations.
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Duterte’s incoming energy chief vows reliable, affordable power supply

Former airport manager Alfonso Cusi on Saturday promised to ensure reliable, but affordable power supply.
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Senate, House to convene as canvassers board May 24

Members of the Senate and House of Representatives will convene in a joint session on May 24 to prepare for the canvassing of votes and proclaim the winners in the presidential and vice presidential races.
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China has stopped harassing Filipino fishermen in Scarborough —officials

Filipinos can now fish in the disputed Scarborough Shoal without being harassed by Chinese authorities, officials said Saturday.
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The Dutertes are a family of public servants

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte had been a public servant long before he became the officer-in-charge of Davao City after the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.   
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Panelo will be Duterte’s sole spokesperson

Unlinke the administration of President Benigno Aquino III, the governemnt of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte will have only one spokesperson, according to soon-to-be presidential spokesperson and Press Secretary Salvador Panelo.    
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Sotto claims support of 11 senators for Senate presidency

Senator Vicente Sotto III is being considered by up to 11 senators for the Senate presidency, the lawmaker himself said in an interview on Friday.
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Duterte appointees are people he can trust, work with —spokesman

The spokesman for the transition team of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday has asked critics to give soon-to-be Cabinet members a chance to prove their worth.
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Arroyo asks SC to rule on her plea for house arrest

In a seven-page reply to the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) opposition to her motion for house arrest, Arroyo, through her counsels, said the resolution of her motion was long overdue following the OSG’s repeated requests for extension in filing its comment.
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Rep. Alvarez eyes two-party system to address turncoatism

Politicians switching from one party to another out of convenience may not be possible anymore if the government of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte succeeds in rewriting the Constitution.
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Duterte spokesman apologizes to Quiboloy

Quiboloy’s spokesperson Mike Abe earlier said that the pastor was hurt because it seemed that he has been excluded from Duterte’s core group especially on the selection of Cabinet appointees.
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Belmonte calls Alvarez 'likely Speaker'

It seems Quezon City Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is already throwing in the towel even before the actual battle to retain his post as Speaker of the House of Representatives begins.
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Casimero gets another crack at world title

Former world light flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero will get another chance to snatch the IBF world flyweight when he battles Amnat Ruenroeng in a rematch on May 25 at Diamond Court in Beijing, China.
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US carrier strike group arrives in Subic

The strike group led by the USS John C. Stennis, a nuclear-powered supercarrier that can carry at least 90 fixed-wing aircraft, will be in the country for a "routine visit".
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Koko Pimentel asks critics to give Duterte’s Cabinet chance to prove worth

One of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte's political allies appealed to the public on Friday to give the next set of Cabinet officials a chance to prove their worth.
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PNoy admits Duterte campaign captured imagination of electorate

It's still bit hazy for President Benigno Aquino III but the outgoing Chief Executive has said that incoming president Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's promise of change captured the imagination of Filipinos.
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Aquino to keep his peace on Duterte for a year

President Benigno Aquino III said he would keep quiet and hold back his criticisms on the incoming administration of Rodrigo Duterte, at least during the latter’s first year in Malacañang.
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Alvarez sees Belmonte in minority bloc

Two months before the opening of the 17th Congress, incoming Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez sounded like he was going for the win in the battle for speakership against Quezon City Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. 
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Duterte to appoint Cusi energy secretary; Calida to be Sol-Gen

Presumptive president Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will appoint former airport manager Alfonso Cusi secretary of energy and former acting justice secretary Jose Calida solicitor general, Duterte's spokesman said on Friday.
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