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Caught in the perfect storm

by  Edwin Espejo  on  January 23, 2013

General Santos City lost hundreds of its fishermen to Typhoon Pablo. Could they have been saved?

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New Davao province created, but polls unlikely

by  Miriam Grace Go  on  January 22, 2013

(UPDATED) Comelec adopts no-plebiscites policy; PCOS and ballots configured without the new province

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Sereno faces uphill battle in High Court

by  Purple Romero  on  January 19, 2013

Only 5 months as chief justice, she is being asked to resign by some lawyers. Her every move is being watched, even as...

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Brillantes: Comelec chair in his father's seat

by  Paterno Esmaquel II  on  January 18, 2013

The memory of his father, who wanted to chair the Comelec, propels Sixto Brillantes Jr into his third year in office

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AMLC, COA, BIR to check campaign spending

by  Carmela Fonbuena  on  January 17, 2013

Comelec expects 'increased economic activity' during the May 2013 midterm elections

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Son of slain general is new AFP chief

by  Rappler.com  on  January 15, 2013

Army chief Lt Gen Emmanuel Bautista is the new Armed Forces chief of staff

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Want to own a gun? Here's how easy it is

by  Natashya Gutierrez  on  January 10, 2013

The Philippine National Police says enough requirements are in place to ensure responsible gun ownership. But Rappler's...

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First Aquino-generated IRA highest for LGUs in 3 years

by  Angela Casauay  on  January 10, 2013

One new province, 5 new cities change the distribution scheme among local governments

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Enrile's 'cash gifts' exclude 4 critics

by  Ayee Macaraig  on  January 09, 2013

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile admits he refused to give additional funds to Senators Miriam Defensor-Santiago,...

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Nazareno: Does it make the Pinoy a better neighbor?

by  Paterno Esmaquel II  on  January 08, 2013

The Quiapo Church rector warns against 'easy judgments' about the Black Nazarene devotion, which attracts 8-M Catholics...

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