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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 01:38 AM PST

BIFF members kill 7 farmers in separate attacks
Philippine Star
Suspected members of the extremist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters kill seven farmers in separate attacks in Ampatuan and Esperanza towns. MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) ...
At least 11 killed as BIFF attacks Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat villagesInquirer.net
11 dead in BIFF attacks on farmers in Maguindanao-Sultan Kudarat borderInterAksyon
11 killed in BIFF attacks in Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat —militaryGMA News
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 07:40 PM PST

Fire in Boracay causes blackouts
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines — A big fire that struck residential houses in Boracay Island Station 3 on Christmas Eve resulted to power outage. The fire caught some 100 houses and some commercial establishments in Sitio Ambulong, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, Aklan ...
Boracay fire damages pegged at P10MManila Bulletin
Fire hits Boracay, guts 40 housesInquirer.net
Fire hits 'crowded' BoracayRappler
InterAksyon
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 08:07 AM PST

PNP declares holiday truce
Manila Bulletin
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared a unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels in line with the celebration of Christmas and New Year. PNP chief Director General Ricardo Marquez said police started observing the Suspension of Police ...
PNP declares ceasefire on NPA until Jan. 1 but will defend vital installationsInquirer.net
PNP declares holiday truce with NPAGMA News
National police suspend offensives vs NPA rebelsThe Manila Times
Rappler
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 10:50 AM PST

2 kidnapping victims home for Christmas
Inquirer.net
TWO CHINESE-FILIPINO kidnap victims were reunited with their families in time for Christmas after police launched rescue and pursuit operations that led to the arrest of six suspected abductors. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG ...
2 Tsinoy kidnap victims freedPhilippine Star
Kidnap victim rescued, suspects arrested in SorsogonGMA News

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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 04:54 PM PST

Aquino on Christmas: Lend cheer to the downcast
Rappler
BEFORE CHRISTMAS. In this file photo, Filipino children ask for help in the typhoon-hit town of Juban, Sorsogon. Photo by Francis R. Malasig/EPA. MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Christmas asked Filipinos to "lend cheer… and come ...
The true spirit of Filipino Christmas: Harmony, optimism, unityManila Bulletin
WATCH: President Aquino's Christmas message for 2015Inquirer.net
Noy: Be strong, spread cheer this YuletidePhilippine Star
The Times (subscription) -GMA News -The Manila Times
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 08:43 PM PST

Bilibid puts up biometrics system for Christmas visitors
Inquirer.net
The New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City has implemented a biometrics system for visitors who would visit their loved ones detained there. In a report by Radyo Inquirer 990 AM, the NBP management said that the biometrics system was put in place to ...
Prosecute erring NBP jail guards — MarcosManila Bulletin

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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 09:19 AM PST

Poe made an honest mistake, says poll chief
Inquirer.net
That's how Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair Andres Bautista saw the entries involving the citizenship and residency of Sen. Grace Poe in her certificate of candidacy (COC) for President in the 2016 elections. Bautista is the one of two ...
Comelec chief: Poe should be allowed to runPhilippine Star
How Comelec commissioners voted on Grace Poe's caseRappler
Chiz says Comelec 'wrong and unfair'Manila Bulletin
GMA News -The Manila Times -Wall Street Journal
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 02:15 AM PST

In photos: SM celebrates the OFW spirit this Christmas
Inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines – It's no surprise that most Pinoys know someone who is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). By end of 2014, an estimated 2 out of every 100 Pinoys have been documented to be working abroad. These OFWs have helped not only their ...
OFW with rape charges arrested in Korea, sent back to PHLGMA News
Filipino expat returns from South Korea to face rape chargesgulfnews.com

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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 10:47 AM PST