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Chinese media warn against US South China Sea move
BEIJING, China – Chinese media slammed the US Thursday, October 15. for "ceaseless provocations" in the South China Sea, with Washington expected to soon send warships close to artificial islands...
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ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman seeks reelection
MANILA, Philippines – Governor Mujiv Hataman is seeking reelection in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) amid the uncertainty surrounding the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).Acting as...
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Cheering supporters, dragon dance greet Roxas-Robredo COC filing
MANILA, Philippines – Live music, cheering crowds, and even a dragon dance greeted Liberal Party (LP) tandem Manuel Roxas II and Camarines Sur Third District Representative Leni Robredo as they filed...
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Hubert Webb runs for Parañaque city councilor
MANILA, Philippines – Hubert Webb, son of former senator Freddie Webb and an acquitted suspect in the sensational Vizconde massacre case, is running for city councilor of Parañaque's 1st district in...
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Miriam Santiago: Senators dream of being president
MANILA, Philippines – It's a dream that eluded her twice. Will Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago finally become president of the Philippines? Two days after declaring her presidential bid, Santiago...
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Duterte not running for president, aide files COC for Davao mayor
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Rodrigo Duterte's chief-of-staff Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Thursday, October 15, filed his certificate of candidacy for Davao mayor in Davao City. Duterte is not...
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VLOG: Dragon dancers, Heneral Luna make COC filing a fiesta
The filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) becomes a full-blown fiesta on Thursday, October 15, as politicians' supporters troop to the Commission on Elections or Comelec.On Thursday morning,...
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Calais migrant killed on motorway close to Channel Tunnel
LILLE, France – A Syrian migrant died when he was hit by a car on a motorway close to the Channel Tunnel near Calais early on Thursday, October 15 – the 15th person to die trying to reach Britain from...
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General, aide convicted for accepting bribe
MANILA, Philippine – For soliciting money from military recruits, a former general and his aide were convicted by the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan of direct bribery and fined for P60,000 ($1,308).But...
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Can Duterte change his mind? Yes, till Friday – Comelec
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said a candidate can withdraw his candidacy and file a certificate of candidacy (COC) for another position until Friday, October 16.Comelec...
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Will De Lima be Senate's next Miriam Santiago?
MANILA, Philippines – She was the dauntless head of the human rights commission and the justice department but does Leila de Lima have what it takes to be the next Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago?De...
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Aquino designates TESDA deputy chief as OIC
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III has designated Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Deputy Director Irene Isaac as officer-in-charge of the agency, following the...
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Comelec on 2016 presidential debates: ‘Ayaw natin ng duwag’
MANILA, Philippines – “Kilala natin ang Pilipino. I think ayaw natin ng mga duwag. Ayaw natin ng mga hindi nagpapakita kung sila ay iniimbita.” (We know Filipinos. I think we don’t like cowards. We...
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Surge of party list nominations expected on last day
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is prepared for an expected surge of party-list groups filing their nomination and acceptance certificates on Friday, October 16,...
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VLOG: Roxas, Robredo file their COCs
Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas and his running mate, Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo officially throw their hat into the 2016 national race.Although they are the ruling LP’s bets for...
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Abby Binay runs for Makati mayor
The Ombudsman may have dismissed Makati Mayor Junjun Binay from office but another Binay is ready to take his place.His sister and incumbent Makati District 2 Representative Abby will run for mayor of...
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VLOG: Poe, Escudero file COCs
Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero file their certificates of candidacy, Thursday, October 15.Poe is accompanied by her mother Susan Roces while Escudero is with his wife Heart Evangelista.Camille...
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Does 'reactivated' Ebola pose a threat?
PARIS, France – The Ebola virus can linger in survivors for many months, as in the case of British nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who has had a serious relapse almost a year after she first fell ill.Q: Is it...
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'Symbolic' no confidence motion for Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia's opposition on Saturday submitted a notice for a no-confidence vote against embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak as he faces increasing calls to answer a barrage of...
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US troop extension hands Afghanistan a lifeline - for now
KABUL, Afghanistan – The United States' decision to extend its military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016 has thrown the war-ravaged country's government a much needed lifeline even as its...
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