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Bong ends word war vs Mar
MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. on Friday said he will no longer prolong a word war with Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, saying he will wait for the proper time to present evidence of harassment against his family.Full article
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CA stops 'super talong' field tests
As of 05/24/2013 8:56 PM
MANILA, Philippines - In a landmark decision upholding the "precautionary principle," the Court of Appeals has granted a petition filed by environmentalists to permanently put to a stop nationwide field trials of genetically modified eggplants -- popularly known as Bacillus thuringiensis (bt) talong.
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Gordon wants PCOS untouched, files motion with SC
As of 05/24/2013 6:42 PM
MANILA – Former Senator Richard ‘Dick’ Gordon is asking the Supreme Court (SC) to block the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from removing the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines at the polling precincts or other temporary storage areas where they were kept after the May 13 elections. Full article
3 Chinese ships still in Ayungin Shoal: military
As of 05/24/2013 6:40 PM
MANILA - A Chinese frigate and 2 Chinese maritime surveillance ships are still in the vicinity of the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea despite the Philippines protest against the intrusion, the military said Friday. Full article
PSG won't tolerate wrongdoing
As of 05/24/2013 5:45 PM
MANILA - The head of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) said the organization will not tolerate any wrongdoing of its members but said that the two PSG personnel arrested for alleged robbery in Quezon City are entitled to due process. Full article
Tagle: No strict audit of Comelec intel funds
As of 05/24/2013 4:42 PM
MANILA, Philippines -- Poll commissioner Lucenito Tagle on Friday defended the Commission on Elections' use of intelligence funds, saying that these are necessary especially during the election season. Full article
Party-list topnotcher eyes repeal of RH Law
As of 05/24/2013 1:40 PM
MANILA - A party-list group founded by El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde is eyeing the possible repeal or amendment of the controversial Reproductive Health Law after the group topped the May 13 party-list elections. Full article
14 party-list winners proclaimed
As of 05/24/2013 10:31 AM
MANILA (2ND UPDATE) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed Friday 14 winners in the party-list elections. Full article
PNP to buy P40-M genetic DNA analyzer
As of 05/24/2013 8:17 AM
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) is planning to buy a genetic DNA analyzer worth P40 million and six computerized desktop polygraph systems for P12.117 million. Full article
'We'll fight for our territory, up to the last soldier'
As of 05/24/2013 8:17 AM
MANILA, Philippines - Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin rallied the troops yesterday to defend the country’s territory against Chinese incursions “up to the last soldier standing.” Full article
Japan backs PH initiative for arbitral proceedings
As of 05/24/2013 8:12 AM
MANILA, Philippines - Japan backed yesterday the Philippine initiative for arbitral proceedings to clarify maritime zones and entitlements in the South China Sea. Full article