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Posted: 22 May 2013 07:48 PM PDT

Pinoy on Saudi death row may soon be free as victim's family waives legal rights
GMA News
A Filipino languishing on death row in Saudi Arabia since 2000 may be one step closer to freedom after the family of a Saudi national he killed waived all future legal rights against him, a Saudi news site reported Thursday. Rodelio Celestino "Dondon" ...
Filipino death row prisoner sees end of ordealArab News
Saudi Arabia to Allow Women Into StadiumsHuffington Post (blog)
Philippines, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to protect Filipina maidsKhabar Southeast Asia
Manila Bulletin -PRI's The World -International News Network
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Posted: 22 May 2013 09:10 AM PDT

CHEd OKs tuition hikes in 344 colleges
Manila Bulletin
Manila, Philippines --- The Commission on Higher Education has approved the petition of 344 higher education institutions (HEIs) to increase tuition for the coming school year. Based on the initial data released by CHED Chairman Dr. Patricia Licuanan, the ...
Private schools get nod to hike tuitionManila Standard Today
CHEd to decide Monday on tuition hike petitions of 451 schoolsInquirer.net
CHED: 451 schools seek tuition increaseBusiness Mirror
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Posted: 22 May 2013 06:33 PM PDT

PCSO to phase out STL by June 30
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has given small town lottery (STL) gaming firms until June 30 to operate, to allow the entry of the Pambansang Loterya ng Bayan (PLB). PCSO general manager Jose Ferdinand Rojas ...
Charity beginsTempo
New prize structure for PCSO Lotto GamesManila Standard Today

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Posted: 22 May 2013 05:39 PM PDT

Foreign climber stuck at Mayon gets first aid, to be brought down
GMA News
A foreign national who got stranded at Mayon Volcano after insisting on climbing it has been "rescued" and given first aid, and is to be brought down Thursday. Mark Yuchagaev was to be moved from Camp 1 to Camp 4 where an ambulance would take him to ...
Rescuers save Russian climber trapped near crater of Mt. MayonDigitalJournal.com
Russian climber rescued from MayonPhilippine Star
Russian mountaineer found on Mayon volcanoInquirer.net
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Posted: 22 May 2013 09:56 AM PDT

Nancy Binay: My father is healthy
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - Senator-elect Nancy Binay has assured the public that her father, Vice President Jejomar Binay, is fit and healthy. Speaking on GMA-7's Tonight with Arnold Clavio, Binay said every time she and her father return from an out-of-town trip, ...
Estrada to support Binay even if Grace Poe makes a run for presidencyInquirer.net
Image PoliticsSun.Star
Why no UNA sweep in Erap-Binay provincesRappler

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Posted: 22 May 2013 08:57 PM PDT

(UPDATE) Lady bank manager killed in Manila ambush
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - Motorcycle-riding gunmen shot and killed a lady bank manager in an ambush in Manila on Thursday morning. Police said Rose Marie Gatan was on her way to the Bank of the Philippine Islands-Taft Avenue branch when she was ...
Bank manager in 'critical condition' after Manila shooting–policeInquirer.net
BPI employee shot dead along TaftManila Bulletin

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Posted: 22 May 2013 09:56 AM PDT

NPA poll extortion nets P26 M – AFP
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - The amount of money allegedly extorted by communist rebels during the election period has exceeded that of last year, according to data released by the military. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs chief Maj. Ramon ...
AFP says NPA raked in only P26M in electionsSolar News
Communist rebels raise 634000 in Philippine pollsNew Straits Times
NPA falls short of extortion target during pollsManila Bulletin
GMA News -Inquirer.net
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Posted: 22 May 2013 11:03 AM PDT

Senate committee OKs Filipino Veterans Family Reunification amendment
Inquirer.net
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Filipino World War II veterans who have waited for years to reunite with their adult children have something to cheer about today. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved an amendment introduced by U.S. Sen.
Pinoy vets in US one step closer to reuniting with familiesManila Bulletin
Senate Panel Adds Help For Filipino World War II VeteransHonolulu Civil Beat (blog)

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Posted: 22 May 2013 05:28 PM PDT

Lakas-CMD sets sights on House leadership
Solar News
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said on Wednesday that the Lakas-CMD is challenging House Speaker Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte Jr. for the speakership. He said Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez – current deputy minority leader and president of ...
Lakas-CMD president eyes House speakershipInquirer.net
Lakas CMD looks to VP Binay to strengthen positionManila Bulletin
Lakas to remain in minority blocRappler

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