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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 11:42 AM PDT

Supreme Court unseats congresswoman-actress
BusinessWorld Online Edition
AN ACTRESS-TURNED-CONGRESSWOMAN was yesterday unseated by the Supreme Court (SC) with only three months into her term, declaring that she could not replace her husband-actor who was disqualified to run in the last congressional elections, ...
Torres-Gomez unfazed by ouster; will file for MR, continue House dutiesInquirer.net
SC unseats Lucy Torres-Gomez as Leyte representativePhilippine Star
SC unseats Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-GomezGMA News
Manila Bulletin -Manila Standard Today -Manila Channel
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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:29 PM PDT

NPA Possible Suspects on Enrile Convoy Strafing, ComVal Police Says
Manila Bulletin
A closer look at the damage sustained by the patrol car escorting Jack Enrile who is running under the UNA ticket. The 7-car convoy of Enrile was reported to have been fired at by still unidentified individuals in Mawab, Compostela Valley around 3pm ...
Enrile's convoy attackedPhilippine Star
Gunmen fire at Jack Enrile convoy in ComValInquirer.net
Jack Enrile's police escorts fired upon in Davao Oriental, says media officerGMA News
Manila Channel -Manila Standard Today -Sun.Star
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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 01:03 PM PDT

Comelec puts 15 poll provinces in watch list
Gulf Times
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have revealed that they are now exercising vigilance over 15 provinces in relation to the upcoming May midterm polls. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr said the 15 ...
On party ratings, Comelec declares LP as majority, UNA as minorityInquirer.net
PNP: No hotspot or area of concern recommended yet to ComelecGMA News
LP, UNA get special perks as dominant partiesManila Standard Today
Business Mirror -Rappler -Tempo
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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:38 PM PDT

Drilon: NPA extorting campaign fees from local bets
ABS CBN News
SURIGAO CITY, Philippines - Leftist insurgents have started collecting so-called "permit to campaign fees" from local candidates, an administration party official said yesterday. Sen. Franklin Drilon, vice chairman of the Liberal Party (LP) and campaign ...
NPA fee illegal, say LiberalsManila Standard Today
Give peaceful polls a chance, Drilon appeals to NPA rebelsSun.Star

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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:00 PM PDT

Hontiveros to ask SC to reconsider ruling vs RH law implementation
Inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines– Former Akbayan Representative Risa Hontiveros said she would ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its status quo ante order (SQAO) on the implementation of the Reproductive Health law. "While I respect the decision of the Supreme ...
Philippine top court halts contraceptives lawDaily Astorian
CBCP exec: More active campaign needed as SC order vs RH law only temporaryGMA News
Philippine Court Delays Law on Free Contraceptives for PoorNew York Times
Philippine Star -Manila Bulletin
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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:34 PM PDT

Palma marks birthday, hopes Cebu can host int'l Eucharistic Congress
Inquirer.net
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said he was concerned over the absence of a huge venue that can house at least 15,000 participants from all over the world. As he celebrated his 63rd birthday yesterday, Palma said he hoped that Cebu will find a way to host ...
Surveys and votingCebu Daily News
Lent not for bikini shows - PalmaPhilippine Star
Palma: Instead of lewd shows, pray and reflect during LentSun.Star

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Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:40 PM PDT

Robbery try leads to relief of police chief
Visayan Daily Star
Chief Insp. Danilo Francisco was sacked from his post as Station 1 commander after unidentified suspects attempted to rob another pawnshop at the Bacolod City downtown area yesterday. Bacolod City Police officer-in-charge, Senior Supt. Edgardo Ordaniel ...
Gang members charged in bank heistBusinessWorld Online Edition
Déjà vu robberySun.Star

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