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Chiz poorest senator, Villar still richest

by  Rappler.com  on  May 21, 2013

Sen Francis Escudero replaces Sen Antonio Trillanes IV as the poorest senator, with his net worth down by about P5...

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Drilon to DFA, Comelec: Explain low overseas votes

by  Natashya Gutierrez  on  May 21, 2013

Sen Franklin Drilon demands an explanation of the low turnout of overseas Filipino voters at 15.35%

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Nancy Binay to take on social media, TV ads

by  Ayee Macaraig  on  May 21, 2013

Nancy Binay says she will look into possible regulation of social media and political ads in the Senate

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'Pahalipay': Vote buying in Southern Leyte

by  Rappler.com  on  May 21, 2013

In Southern Leyte, a policeman and a barangay official turn witness in vote buying allegations against local

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Last recourse for PH vs China’s maritime claim

by  Ace Tamayo  on  May 21, 2013

SC Associate Justice Antonio Carpio says the Philippines will likely 'appeal to world opinion' as its only remaining...

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PH's latest warship starts sea trials

by  Ace Tamayo  on  May 20, 2013

The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) will set sail for the Philippines before the middle of June

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11 senatorial bets not No. 1 in bailiwicks

by  Michael Joseph Bueza  on  May 20, 2013

When somebody becomes too popular and ends up topping the count in most provinces, the No. 1 spot in one’s perceived...

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Brillantes: Replace PCOS machines for 2016 polls

by  Paterno Esmaquel II  on  May 20, 2013

The Philippines can manufacture its own automated election system by 2016, says the poll chief

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Rain in parts of Mindanao, Visayas, north Luzon

by  Rappler.com  on  May 20, 2013

Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain can be expected in parts of north Luzon, west Visayas, and Mindanao

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PH confirms 'parallel probe' with Taiwan

by  Ace Tamayo  on  May 20, 2013

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says that the NBI is ready to go to Taiwan and conduct its own probe there

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