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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 09:32 AM PDT

Freezing of BBL sought until resolution of related cases
Philippine Star
The House has started plenary debates on the draft BBL. In the Senate, the proposed law is still with the local government committee chaired by Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Both chambers intend to pass their respective versions of the measure in September or ...
Yusoph: Spotlight grabbingSun.Star
Economic hurdles to peace in MindanaoBusinessWorld Online Edition
MIND DA NEWS: Don't Dismiss the PetitionsMinda News

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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 08:24 PM PDT

Top rebel leader killed in Davao encounter
CNN
Davao City (CNN Philippines) — The highest ranking rebel leader in the Davao Region was reportedly killed in an encounter with the military on Sunday (June 29) in Davao City. The military confirmed Sunday evening that Leoncio Pitao alias Kumander ...
Top rebel slain in blow to Philippine communist rebellionFree Malaysia Today
NPA's Kumander Parago killed in Davao City encounter - militaryInterAksyon
NPA commander killed in firefightABS CBN News
Ang Malaya Net -Minda News -Inquirer.net
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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 04:18 PM PDT

PHL halts repairs on Spratlys airstrip ahead of UN suit
GMA News
The Philippines has halted the repair of its airstrip in the disputed Spratly islands due to its pending suit at The Hague challenging China's claim over the waters, a presidential spokesman said Sunday. The work on the airstrip on Thitu island, which the ...
Hague suit prompts Philippines to halt Spratlys airstrip repairBusinessWorld Online Edition
Philippines halts repairs on Spratlys airstrip ahead of UN suitSaudi Gazette
PH halts repairs on Spratlys airstrip ahead of UN suitInquirer.net

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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 06:31 PM PDT

Telco exec's missing wife found dead
ABS CBN News
MANILA - The wife of an executive of a telecommunications company, who was reported missing in Parañaque City three days ago, was found dead in Laguna yesterday morning. Police said the decomposing body of Gloria Gonzales, 47, was discovered in ...
Wife of PLDT exec found deadInquirer.net
PLDT exec's missing wife found dead in LagunaGMA News
PLDT executive's wife found dead in LagunaCoconuts Manila
Tempo -InterAksyon
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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 07:43 PM PDT

MEL STA. MARIA | Will the Philippines follow the US in recognizing same-sex ...
InterAksyon
Atty. Mel Sta. Maria is the resident legal analyst of TV5. He is also Dean of Far Eastern University Institute of Law. Our Family Code, which took effect in 1988, provides that "marriage is a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman ...
Same-sex marriage too hot to handle for SC?Philippine Star
US ruling hailed in PHInquirer.net

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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 02:14 PM PDT

Soldier, 2 others nabbed for gunrunning
Inquirer.net
A soldier and two civilians were arrested on Saturday for alleged gunrunning—selling firearms to private armed groups in Leyte. Pfc. Dennis Cardenas was apprehended in one operation while civilians Lenelito Liporada and Roel Fumar were nabbed in ...
Leyte police arrest Army man, 2 others for gunrunningGMA News
Soldier, 2 others arrested in Leyte for gunrunningSun.Star
Soldier, 2 others fall in Leyte entrapment ops vs gunrunnersInterAksyon

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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 08:19 AM PDT

Body of missing bank teller found in Angeles City
GMA News
The remains of Tania Camille Dee, a bank teller who has been missing since June 20, have been found in a house in Barangay Balibago in Angeles City. According to a "News TV Live" report, Dee's family has identified her remains.
Body of missing bank teller found in Angeles houseABS CBN News
Missing bank teller found dead in Angeles shallow grave; ex-husband tagged ...InterAksyon
Body of missing bank teller found in shallow grave in AngelesInquirer.net

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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 03:22 PM PDT

Maguindanao floods displace 40000 villagers; town placed under state of calamity
InterAksyon
COTABATO CITY -- At least 40,000 people in 15 villages of Sultan sa Barongis in Maguindanao province have been displaced by floods as water level in some communities reached as high as neck deep, officials said. Sultan sa Barongis Mayor Ramdatu ...
Residents blame dike for Maguindanao floodsABS CBN News
Woman dies after tree hits house in MaguindanaoPhilippine Star
Maguindanao braces for more floodingThe Manila Times

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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 04:45 PM PDT

Provincial board member, his bodyguard among 6 killed over weekend in ...
InterAksyon
BACOLOD CITY -- A member of the provincial board and his bodyguard capped a weekend of killings that claimed at least six lives in Negros Occidental. Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr. saw politics behind the murder of Renato Malabor, who represented the ...
It's politically motivated: MarañonVisayan Daily Star (press release)
Negros board member, bodyguard killedABS CBN News
Negros Occ exec, guard shot deadInquirer.net
CNN -Rappler
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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 08:32 PM PDT

MARINA chief a bet for IMO top post
Philippine Star
The port of Manila is one of the busiest shipping ports in the Southeast Asian region. MANILA, Philippines - The administrator of the Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is a candidate for the top post in the International Maritime Organization ...
Filipino among candidates for top post in UN maritime bodyAng Malaya Net

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