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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:39 AM PDT

Foreign tourist arrivals reach 2M in May
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines - Foreign tourist arrivals reached a record of over 2 million in the first five months of the year, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said Thursday. Jimenez said from January to May, the arrival of foreign visitors went up to 2.011 million or a ...
Tourist arrivals reach 2M in MayBusinessWorld Online Edition
Tourist arrivals in Jan.-May breach 2M for the first time everGMA News
5-month tourist arrivals topped 2 millionBusiness Mirror
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 06:42 PM PDT

Why are we in this CSO Summit on the Bangsamoro Peace Process?
Minda News
(Opening remakrs at the CSO Summit on the Bangsamoro Peace Talks, Apo View Hotel, Davao City on July 3, 2013 by Ms Patricia M. Sarenas, chair of the Mindanao Coalition of Development NGOs). DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/04 July) – CSOs (Civil Society ...
PHL gov ' t sees no ' spoilers ' to next week's resumption of talks with MILFGMA News
What happened to promised peace talks with rebels?Inquirer.net
Zambo solon vows active involvement in drafting Bangsamoro lawPhilippine Star
ABS CBN News -Malaya -Rappler
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:00 AM PDT

China foreign minister invited to Manila
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - After the reported "testy exchanges" during a foreign ministers' meeting amid tensions over the West Philippine Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit the country. "I invited the ...
DFA: China intrusions continueABS CBN News
Create environment for peace and development in AsiaChina Daily
Mixed reactions to Del Rosario's reply on grounded ship in AyunginMalaya
Voice of America -Manila Standard Today -Inquirer.net
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 08:00 PM PDT

Erap: More heads will roll in Manila's 'worst' police
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - Former president and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada warned that more erring officials in the Manila Police District (MPD) will be sacked as he tries to eradicate corruption in the country's capital city. In a television interview on Friday ...
Erap asks for more time to answer DQ pleaABS CBN News
Estrada asks SC for more time to answer disqualification caseInquirer.net
Estrada needs more time to answer disqualification caseSun.Star

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 08:00 PM PDT

PDEA nabs 5 in 3 Iligan drug den raids
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested six persons during a sting operation in Iligan City, the agency bared on Friday. The PDEA also believes that it has dismantled three suspected drug dens in the area.
SC allows PDEA to apply for search warrants from Manila, QC courtsGMA News
PDEA can now apply for search warrants, says SCInquirer.net
Anti-drug agency can now directly apply for search warrantsRappler
Sun.Star -Tempo
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 07:13 AM PDT

Zamboanga City police chief relieved from post
Mindanao Examiner
ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / July 4, 2013) – The police commander of Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines was sacked from his post on Thursday as gun attacks and killings continue unabated. Senior Superintendent Edwin de Ocampo ...
AFP downplays terror threat in MindanaoPhilippine Star
Australia, Canada issue terror alertBusinessWorld Online Edition
Canada advises citizens to avoid travel to parts of MindanaoInquirer.net
ABS CBN News -Ninemsn
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 07:29 PM PDT

San Juan kin fear possible Serendra whitewash
Solar News
The family and friends of Serendra blast fatality Angelito San Juan are apprehensive about a possible cover-up due to the slow pace of the investigation. The truth about what really took place inside unit 501-B in Two Serendra on May 31 could also become ...
Serendra tenant's remains brought to Pasig chapel for private wakeGMA News
Serendra unit occupant dies 34 days after blastInquirer.net
Serendra tenant dies from injury complicationsPhilippine Star
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 10:00 AM PDT

Lawmaker files bill vs discrimination of gays, lesbians
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - A bill seeking to ban discrimination against gays and lesbians has been filed at the House of Representatives. Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene Bag-ao filed House Bill 110 or the proposed Anti-Discrimination Act on Monday, which aims to ...
House bills piling up: 1903 so farManila Standard Today
Anti-discrimination bill filed for LGBT rightsABS CBN News

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 02:25 AM PDT

DOLE issues new rules to prevent repeat of sexual abuse in PHL posts
GMA News
To prevent or at least minimize the chances of sexual abuse against distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), distressed workers will not be allowed to engage in work while under the custody of Philippine posts. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said ...
No more volunteer work for OFW wards: DOLEABS CBN News
Stricter rules in OFW halfway houses outRappler
DOLE rolls out new measures for Bahay Kalinga operationsPhilippine Information Agency

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