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Antonio Basilio, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan, speaks during a joint news conference with Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei May 15, 2013. Chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Amadeo R. Perez will arrive in Taiwan on May 15 to visit the family of Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng, who was shot dead by Filipino coast guards in disputed waters in the South China Sea last week, according to local media. (MNS photo)

Malacañang says Taiwan will provide additional security to protect Filipinos

The Taiwan government intends to provide additional security to protect Filipinos in Taiwan amid reports of assault and discrimination against Filipino nationals staying there, a Palace official said on Monday. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a press briefing in Malacanang that the Philippine government remains optimistic that the harassment and assaults against Filipinos in [...]

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Sea Trials. The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) of the Philippine Navy leaves the pier at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, to undergo three days of sea trials in preparation for its departure for the Philippines next month. (Photo by the United States Coast Guard)

BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) Begins Sea Trials

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) began its much-awaited sea trials as part of preparations for its journey to the Philippines. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said the Alcaraz left at 8:30 a.m. Monday, from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, where it has been undergoing refurbishment since it [...]

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DOJ not keen on joint probe on fisherman’s death

MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is not amenable to Taiwan’s request for a joint investigation of the recent shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman off the Bashi Strait in Northern Philippines. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Friday that Taiwan sent a letter to the DOJ on Wednesday formalizing its request for [...]

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SMARTMATIC-TIM MACHINE DEMO: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senate Blue Ribbon Chairman Richard Gordon watch closely as Smartmatic-TIM sales director Cesar Flores (left) and technical support manager Miguel Avila (right) demonstrates the machine that will be used in the automation of 2010 polls during a Senate committee hearing today, July 6. “We can no longer stop automation if it can be done. The only thing that we are saying is yes, we will automate but we must not rely fully on automation because there is a possibility, although remote, that it may not work”, Enrile said. (Photo courtesy of www.senate.gov.ph)

‘Bring your ERs’ – Smartmatic dares UNA on data manipulation allegation

MANILA, May 16 (Mabuhay) – A Smartmatic Corporation official on Wednesday night dared the opposition United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) to bring their own copies of Election Returns (ERs) to prove their allegations that there was manipulation in the canvassing of senatorial candidates. In an interview, Cesar Flores, president of Smartmatic for Asia-Pacific, said,”It is very [...]

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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the National Anthem during the ceremonial signing of Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Malaca?n Palace on Wednesday (May 15). The K to 12 program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. In photo are Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr., Senators Ralph Recto, Franklin Drilon and Edgardo Angara, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., and Representatives Rosenda Ann Ocampo and Neptali Gonzales II. (MNS photo)

Abad: PNoy’s success helps 2016 presidential bet

MANILA, May 16 (Mabuhay)  The success of the current administration’s 2016 presidential bet will also depend on the success of President Benigno Aquino, Liberal Party leader and Budget Secretary Butch Abad on Wednesday said. “We will make sure that the President becomes hugely successful to a point that whoever it is he anoints as his [...]

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Philippine President Benigno Aquino fills up a ballot during midterm elections in his hometown in Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac in northern Philippines May 13, 2013 in this handout provided by the Malacanang Presidential Palace. More than 50 million Filipinos will cast their votes for a new set of lawmakers and local officials on Monday, a referendum of sorts halfway through the six-year term of Philippine President Benigno Aquino who tackled corruption and restored business confidence that led to credit-rating upgrades. (MNS photo)

Aquino declares the 3rd Monday of June of every year as National Tour Guides’ Day

MANILA, May 16 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared the third Monday of June of every year as National Tour Guides’ Day in recognition of the contribution of the tourist guides’ sector in the development, promotion and sustainability of tourism in the Philippines. The Chief Executive issued the declaration by virtue of [...]

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DILG Chief: The real poll winners are the people

Secretary of Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas said on Wednesday, May 15, that the real winners of last Monday’s midterm election are the Filipino people who expressed their will in a credible, free, and peaceful election. “Tiniyak po natin na ang taong-bayan ang panalo at ang boses nila ang nangibabaw sa isang halalan na [...]

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President Aquino signs K-12 Act into law

President Aquino signs K-12 Act into law

President Benigno S. Aquino III signed into law the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012 or the K to 12 Basic Education Program in ceremonies held in Malacanang on Wednesday. The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School and [...]

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Atty. Joel Bander, shown here from a Facebook Page that bears his name, was supposed to face trial on Monday, April 8, at the State Bar, but a settlement has been reached between him and the State Bar.

Bander avoids trial as attorney, State Bar settle

If our sources are correct, it looks like Atty. Joel Bander will not be tried after all because a settlement has been reached between him and the State Bar. The criminal lawyer was facing charges after allegedly violating California State Bar rules relating to the loan litigation program his law firm initiated but failed after [...]

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