Comelec releases list of 134 partylist groups for May midterm polls

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 07:15:09 +0000

MANILA, Philippines —The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday said 134 partylist groups have expressed intent to participate in the upcoming midterm national and local elections.

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South China Sea, terrorism among Philippine security challenges for 2019

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:34:04 +0000

South China Sea, terrorism among Philippine security challenges for 2019

The South China Sea dispute and terrorism are some of the security challenges that the Philippines will continue to face in 2019.

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Lakas-CMD drops Daraga mayor in Batocabe slay

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2019 02:53:17 +0000

Lakas-CMD drops Daraga mayor in Batocabe slay

The Lakas-CMD has revoked the party’s nomination of Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo as its candidate in the town’s mayoral elections in May.

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DOH: Firecracker injuries hit 307 as 19 more cases reported

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 02:01:07 +0000

MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) reported 19 more firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total of reported cases to 307 from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4.

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Lacson to DOJ: Follow up on court case to declare CPP, NPA as terror groups

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 03:14:22 +0000

MANILA, Philippines —Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to follow up on its court petition seeking to declare the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA) as terrorists.

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2019 welcomed with prayers, parties, ‘3D Christ’ —and coffins?

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 21:18:45 +0000

Fireworks explode around the London Eye during New Year's celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2019. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)

Fireworks, concerts, spiritual services and political addresses marked the transition to 2019 as revelers around the globe bid farewell on Monday to a year filled with challenges.

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