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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 09:11 PM PST

Roberto Ongpin denies giving Binay kickbacks from Alphaland-BSP land deal
Inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines—Businessman Roberto Ongpin cleared Vice President Jejomar Binay from allegations that he received millions of pesos of "kickbacks" from a land deal between the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) and Alphaland Corp. Ongpin ...
Alphaland owner Ongpin: Boy Scouts to benefit from land dealGMA News
Boy Scouts exec defends Binay, blasts MercadoABS CBN News

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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 09:14 PM PST

Musical on alternate EDSA history to feature Eraserheads composition
Philippine Star
In commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution next week, the EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC), in partnership with Ballet Philippines, will present the play "Manhid: A Filipino Superhero Musical Dance Drama.".
Aquino to play low-key role in People Power ritesAsiaOne
Activists to mark EDSA anniversary with 'human chain for truth' on MamasapanoInterAksyon
Govt mulls 'very simple' People Power celebrationThe Manila Times
Rappler
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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 03:46 PM PST

SC junks ER Ejercito's appeal
OFW News On Web
The Supreme Court has released its ruling on Tuesday refusing the appeal of ejected Laguna Gov. Emilio Ramon "ER" Ejercito to have his disqualification over election campaign overspending reversed. The decision made his removal from office permanent.
It's final: SC rules ER Ejercito out in LagunaInquirer.net
SC upholds ComelecBusinessWorld Online Edition
Laguna gov's ouster final, high court saysManila Standard Today
The Manila Times -ABS CBN News -InterAksyon
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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 06:05 PM PST

'If peace talks fail, there will be more Marwans'
AsiaOne
Dangerous situation: Philippine military personnel riding past armoured personnel carriers in the town of Mamasapano after Philippine security forces clashed with Muslim rebels in the south, where Marwan was said to have been killed.
War in Mindanao: How prepared is the military? Part 2 of 3InterAksyon
Officials deny war advisory by MILFPhilippine Star
'Mamasapano hurt PNoy's popularity' – BelmonteTempo
BusinessWorld Online Edition
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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 01:22 PM PST

Comelec picks PPCRV citizens' arm anew
Inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines–The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has again accredited the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) to be its citizens' arm in the 2016 national and local elections. "Wherefore, the commission resolves to grant the ...
PPCRV gets Comelec accreditation anewPhilippine Star
Comelec names citizens' arm in 2016Manila Standard Today
PPCRV is Comelec's citizens' arm in the May, 2016, pollsManila Bulletin
GMA News
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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 06:14 PM PST

Manila fire razes 2 schools
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines — An estimated P35 million in properties went up in smoke after fire razed two schools in Manila Tuesday night. Radio reports said the blaze started around 9:30 p.m. inside the canteen of Gregorio del Pilar Elementary School at the ...
Manila public elementary school fire razes P35M in propertyGMA News

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Posted: 17 Feb 2015 11:05 AM PST