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• COMELEC to prohibit playing of Pokemon Go in precincts during polls - Manila Bulletin
• CHR: Magnitude of extrajudicial killings in Duterte drug war unseen since 1987 - Philippine Star
• Rain expected over South Luzon, Western Visayas — PAGASA - GMA News
• Head of latest Abu Sayyaf victim recovered in Sulu - InterAksyon
• Has 'war on drugs' cut down crime? - Rappler
• Protest poet held over MRT graffiti - Inquirer.net
• Senate panel set to resume hearing on emergency powers - Inquirer.net
• Duterte wants hefty hike in spy funds; but why? asks Lagman - Inquirer.net
• QC police station chief, anti-drugs head relieved over rob-extort case - Inquirer.net
• 5-yr-old girl latest fatality in drug war - Inquirer.net

COMELEC to prohibit playing of Pokemon Go in precincts during polls - Manila Bulletin Posted: 24 Aug 2016 08:11 PM PDT Manila Bulletin COMELEC to prohibit playing of Pokemon Go in precincts during polls Manila Bulletin KALIBO, Aklan, – The Commission on Election (COMELEC) announces that it is prohibiting playing of the famous Pokemon Go in precincts for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. This picture taken on July 16, 2016 shows a ... Orderly barrangay, SK polls eyed amid Pokemon Go crazePhilippine Star Many lawmakers prefer moving barangay, SK polls to 2017 — AngaraGMA News DILG, PNP favor postponement of October pollsSun.Star The Manila Times -The Standard -Philippine Information Agency all 9 news articles »

CHR: Magnitude of extrajudicial killings in Duterte drug war unseen since 1987 - Philippine Star Posted: 24 Aug 2016 06:07 PM PDT Philippine Star CHR: Magnitude of extrajudicial killings in Duterte drug war unseen since 1987 Philippine Star Commission on Human Rights Chair Jose Luis Martin Gascon said the rights body's Special Task Force was only able to look into less than 20 percent of more than a thousand cases of extrajudicial killings. Joven Cagande, File. MANILA, Philippines ... CHR: Extrajudicial killings in Duterte war on drugs 'unprecedented'Inquirer.net Summary killings under Duterte admin 'unprecedented' – CHRRappler CHR: Duterte can be held liable under ICCSun.Star all 5 news articles »

Rain expected over South Luzon, Western Visayas — PAGASA - GMA News Posted: 24 Aug 2016 02:38 PM PDT GMA News Rain expected over South Luzon, Western Visayas — PAGASA GMA News Typhoon "Dindo (International name: Lionrock)" was located 1,035 kilometers East-Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes early Thusrday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). La Niña: Rainy 'ber' monthsInquirer.net Rain for parts of Luzon, Visayas due to monsoon on ThursdayRappler Typhoon Lionrock enters PH's area of responsibility, locally named 'Dindo'Manila Bulletin InterAksyon -The Manila Times -Northbound Philippines News Online all 13 news articles »

Head of latest Abu Sayyaf victim recovered in Sulu - InterAksyon Posted: 24 Aug 2016 06:53 PM PDT InterAksyon Head of latest Abu Sayyaf victim recovered in Sulu InterAksyon MANILA, Philippines -- Police in Sulu recovered Wednesday night what is believed to be the head of an 18-year old kidnap victim executed by the Abu Sayyaf. Major Felimon Tan, spokesman of the military's Western Mindanao Command, said the head of ... Duterte vows to 'destroy' Abu Sayyaf after new beheadingRappler Rody orders troops to 'destroy' Abus after beheading of hostageInquirer.net 'Destroy the enemies of the state' — DuterteGMA News International Business Times UK -Manila Bulletin -Global Times -Coconuts Manila all 16 news articles »

Has 'war on drugs' cut down crime? - Rappler Posted: 24 Aug 2016 08:41 PM PDT Rappler Has 'war on drugs' cut down crime? Rappler CRIME DOWN? PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa during day 2 of the Senate's probe into the spate of killings in the context of the war on drugs. Photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief ... Sen. Grace Poe Speaks Up on Extra Judicial KillingsInquirer.net 'Bato-bato sa langit'Philippine Star Bzzzzz: How to deal with drug lords already jailedSun.Star InterAksyon -Manila Bulletin -Update Philippines all 13 news articles »

Protest poet held over MRT graffiti - Inquirer.net Posted: 24 Aug 2016 11:20 AM PDT GMA News Protest poet held over MRT graffiti Inquirer.net It was a burst of angry "verse" venting the frustrations of many and landing its alleged author in police custody. An activist was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly writing "MRT Bulok (rotten)" on the door of a Metro Rail Transit (MRT) train. The ... Groups cry harassment as poet-activist nabbed for vandalism at MRTGMA News Alleged MRT vandal Angelo Suarez released from police detention this morningCoconuts Manila MRT harassment of commuters' rights advocate hitBulatlat all 7 news articles »

Senate panel set to resume hearing on emergency powers - Inquirer.net Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:08 PM PDT Inquirer.net Senate panel set to resume hearing on emergency powers Inquirer.net Senator Grace Poe makes a surprise visit at the Southwest Integrated Transport Terminal in Parañaque City ahead of the resumption of the Senate hearing on granting President Duterte emergency powers to address the country's traffic problem. PHOTO ... Poe not afraid to give Duterte emergency powers to solve traffic woesGMA News Senate holds probe on transport woesThe Standard all 3 news articles »

Duterte wants hefty hike in spy funds; but why? asks Lagman - Inquirer.net Posted: 24 Aug 2016 02:53 PM PDT The Standard Duterte wants hefty hike in spy funds; but why? asks Lagman Inquirer.net What unforeseen event is President Duterte preparing for by asking for a P2-billion confidential and intelligence fund, and P5.5-billion contingency fund for 2017? Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Wednesday said the inordinate increase in the President's ... Du30 war chest vs narcs raisedThe Standard House fears abuses in intel fund spendingMalaya all 3 news articles »

QC police station chief, anti-drugs head relieved over rob-extort case - Inquirer.net Posted: 24 Aug 2016 09:10 PM PDT Inquirer.net QC police station chief, anti-drugs head relieved over rob-extort case Inquirer.net MANILA — Following the relief of five cops from the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 2 in Masambong who were linked to robbery extortion, the station's commander and head of the anti-illegal drugs unit were also relieved from their duties on ... 2 QCPD officials sacked over subordinates' involvement in robbery, extortionGMA News QC station commander, underling sackedThe Manila Times 2 QC police officials sackedTempo Malaya all 6 news articles »

5-yr-old girl latest fatality in drug war - Inquirer.net Posted: 24 Aug 2016 09:22 AM PDT Inquirer.net 5-yr-old girl latest fatality in drug war Inquirer.net YOUNG VICTIM A relative grieves beside the coffin of Danica May (inset), 5, who was felled by an assassin's bullet intended for her grandfather on Tuesday. WILLIE LOMIBAO/INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON. DAGUPAN CITY―Maximo Garcia, 53, ... Bullet meant for grandpa kills 5-year-old Dagupan girlCoconuts Manila Girl, 5, killed by bullet meant for grandpaInterAksyon Girl, 5, dead when hit by bullet meant for her grandfatherNorthbound Philippines News Online all 4 news articles »

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