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Today on Rappler:

• Panelo to file libel suit vs Inquirer.net, Rappler

Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo says Tuesday, September 3, articles published about his letter on the executive clemency application of rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez are ‘reeking not only with irresponsibility but with malice and it is libelous in nature because it imputes an act to discredit me in public and to tarnish my honor.’

• With new SC ruling, Noynoy Aquino now cleared of all Mamasapano charges

A Supreme Court ruling effectively clears former president Noynoy Aquino of all Mamasapano-related charges Tuesday, September 3.

• ‘How about according to zodiac sign?’: Netizens mock ‘brand coding’ traffic scheme

Filipinos online poke fun at a traffic scheme proposed to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority seeking to ban certain car brands from EDSA on specific days to address traffic congestion.

• Año says ‘gov’t has no responsibility’ to help families of drug war victims

Interior Department Secretary Eduardo Año says the government has no responsibility or accountability to help the families of suspects killed in the drug war.

• Gilas Pilipinas eliminated as Serbia shows no mercy in 59-point win

Gilas Pilipinas fails to reach the next round of the FIBA World Cup after suffering a 59-point loss from Serbia Monday, September 2.

– Rappler.com