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Prosecutors pounced on the unexplained inclusion in the statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) of Chief Justice Renato Corona of an P11-million cash advance from a company with a revoked registration. They presented Director Benito Cataran of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to attest that the company was no longer in a...
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The Foreign Ministry of China called for efforts toward stability in the region after the Philippines offered to allow more US troops on its territory—an offer welcomed by the United States. “We hope that relevant parties will make more effort towards peace and stability in the region,” it said in a brief statement.
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According to his pastor, Edwin Bulaon of the Jesus the Voice of Hope Global Ministries, Negros Occidental Representative Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo Jr. had resolved to leave politics after his medical treatment in London. He added that Arroyo had been active in spiritual renewal and divine transformation activities before his demise. He said Arroyo promised...
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Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin disclosed that they are considering a United States proposal to deploy surveillance aircraft to monitor disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). There will also be more exercises with US forces and a rotating presence through port visits for exercises, repairs and re-supply arrangements. He...
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The Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) described its plan to use online voting for the 2013 midterm elections as not feasible. Under the Overseas Absentee Voting law, only mailed ballots received by the Philippine embassies, consulates and other Foreign Service establishments shall be counted. The agency had previously approved a plan to...