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Duterte to PDP-Laban: Accept Alan Cayetano as my VP
MANILA, Philippines – Rodrigo Duterte dispelled rumors that he might take on another vice-presidential running mate depending on political party PDP-Laban’s decision.Asked who his running mate would be...
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Rodrigo Duterte: Yes, I'm a womanizer
MANILA, Philippines – Far from shying away from criticism of his womanizing, Rodrigo Duterte gave a vivid account of his exploits during a concert on Sunday, November 29, in Taguig City.“Kung sabihin...
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World leaders in Paris for climate-rescue summit
PARIS, France – World leaders launch a whirlwind day of talks in the French capital on Monday, November 30, aimed at forging an elusive agreement to stave off calamitous global warming.The summit kicks...
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Erap recalls 'bitter' ouster from office on Bonifacio Day
MANILA, Philippines – On the birth anniversary of Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada likened himself to the revolutionary, noting their public duty was both cut short.In a...
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NPC: Only 'negligible' few to move from Poe to Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The president of the Nationalist People’s Coalition assured the tandem of Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero that the party remains “solid” behind them. Isabela...
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Pope to visit mosque in conflict-ridden Central Africa
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Pope Francis is set to visit a mosque in a flashpoint area of the Central African Republic's capital on Monday, November 30, as he wraps up his first visit to the...
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LP defections for Duterte? 'That's how democracy works,' says Roxas
MANILA, Philippines – Liberal Party standard bearer Manuel Roxas II downplayed reports and speculation that party stalwarts were jumping ship, following the announcement of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo...
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Grace Poe campaign manager is Duterte's nephew
MANILA, Philippines – Some say blood is thicker than water. But in Philippine politics, that's not always the case.Case in point: Outgoing Cebu 5th District Representative Ace Durano is a relative of...
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Suspected Colorado gunman set for first court appearance
DENVER, USA – A man arrested over a shooting spree that killed 3 people and wounded 9 at a family planning center in Colorado Springs in the United States makes his first court appearance on Monday.The...
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US embassy warns of 'imminent attack' in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan – The United States warned its citizens in Kabul Monday, November 30, of an "imminent attack" in the city within the next two days, amid renewed official efforts to revive stalled...
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Supporting other bets? Then leave LP, says Erice
MANILA, Philippines – “Propaganda lang 'to eh (It’s just propaganda).”Liberal Party spokesman and Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice dismissed talk of party members abandoning the party’s...
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Robredo: VPs should focus on job, not aspire to be president
MANILA, Philippines – A vice president is not a spare tire – nor is she someone who should use the position to prepare to take over the country's top post.Asked how she saw the role of a vice president...
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Cop who criticized Purisima now Negros police chief
MANILA, Philippines – A senior police official whose claim to fame was an infamous outburst against the country’s top cop is now regional director of the newly-created Negros Island Region (NIR).Chief...
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VLOG: Climate talks kick off in Paris with sense of urgency
PARIS, France – An unprecedented meeting at the Paris climate conference started earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon, November 29.Members of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for...
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Graft raps vs 11 ex-GSIS execs over 'anomalous' project award
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft charges against 11 former Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) officials over the alleged anomalous award of a project in...
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US barred from watching PH vs China hearing
MANILA, Philippines – A United Nations-backed arbitral tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands, junked the request of the United States to watch the recent hearing on Manila’s case against Beijing.This is...
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HIGHLIGHTS: MAD for Change concert
Supporters of the Duterte-Cayetano tandem hold a concert dubbed "Musicians and Artists for Change" on Sunday, November 29. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and vice-presidential candidate pumped up the...
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DOLE to employers: Give 13th month pay by Dec 24
MANILA, Philippines – Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz on Tuesday, December 1, reminded companies to give their employees their 13th month pay on or before December 24. “Dapat bayaran ng mga employer...
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Pakistan and Afghan leaders vow to resume Taliban peace talks
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to work together to revive stalled peace talks with Taliban insurgents after meeting on the sidelines of a climate change conference...
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Pope: climate situation is 'borderline suicide', deal 'now or never'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Francis said Monday, November 30, it was "now or never" for the world community to hammer out a deal on climate change, warning the situation was "borderline...
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