Author: Patrick Garcia
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Trump says Russia-probe memo proves bias; Dems say no
WASHINGTON — Claiming vindication and straining to derail the Russia probe, President Donald Trump declassified a top secret congressional memo Friday, and suggested it proved the investigation of his presidential campaign was fatally flawed. Democrats said the document did nothing to clear him or his campaign, and the FBI called the memo inaccurate and incomplete.
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Nassar hearing halted as father lunges at disgraced doctor
The father of three sexual abuse victims lunged at Larry Nassar in court Friday, bringing the former USA Gymnastics doctor's final sentencing hearing to an abrupt halt while order was restored.
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Why Trump’s March 5 deadline is all but moot
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump continues to warn of a looming March 5 deadline on immigration.
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As Olympics near, Trump seeks to boost pressure on NKorea
WASHINGTON — With just a week before the Olympic Games begin on the Korean peninsula, President Donald Trump on Friday sought to increase pressure on Pyongyang over its nuclear program by consulting with allies and highlighting the human rights abuses suffered by defectors from North Korea.
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Drum and lyre bands pump up ‘Panagbenga’
BAGUIO CITY — The most awaited citywide party of the year begins and pumping up the first day of the “Panagbenga Festival” yesterday were 11 drum and lyre bands on parade with their street dancing contingents.
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Pangilinan backs Ombudsman on Carandang non-suspension
Sen. Francis Pangilinan, president of the Liberal Party (LP), threw today his support behind a decision of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales when she refused to enforce President Duterte’s order suspending Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carangdang who is probing the President’s alleged unexplained wealth.
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Red Cross installs 10 outdoor toilets for Albay evacuees
In an effort to uplift the dignity of those displaced by the continued eruption of the Mayon volcano, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has begun the construction of ten outdoor toilets for evacuees in Albay "to ensure the safety and well-being of affected families."
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Many people of color not won over by Trump call for unity
President Donald Trump's call for American unity in his first State of the Union address struck an us-versus-them tone for many minorities, raising questions as to what extent Americans are put off by a leader who continually draws criticism as bigoted and xenophobic.
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6.6 M foreigners visited PH in 2017– DOT
More than 6.6 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines in 2017, making the country hit an "all-time high" record, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Wednesday night.
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Customs whistleblower now in NBI custody
The Senate has turned over Customs whistleblower Mark Taguba to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following an arrest order against him in relation to the smuggling of the P6.4-billion shabu into the country.
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Design review finalized for PCG patrol vessels
A design review for two new multi-role response vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been finalized, ramping up its patrol vessels fit for maritime law enforcement and security.
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Marcos dares Robredo to withdraw all motions with PET prior to ballot recount
Former Senator Bongbong Marcos yesterday challenged Vice President Leni Robredo to withdraw all the motions she filed before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) so they can finally proceed with the ballot recount.
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$1.3-B drop in remittances seen once permanent ban to Kuwait takes effect
A group of recruitment agencies here in Manila has warned that a massive drop in dollar remittances amounting to over $1.3 billion if the government pushes through with a permanent deployment ban of OFWs to Kuwait which has over 270,000 documented workers now employed in Kuwait.
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Koko warns against currency scams
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III on Monday warned the public against cryptocurrency companies that supposedly use his name and the Senate to attract customers.
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Nograles wants deeper probe on VLU mess after MRT 3 fire
The Department of Justice (DOJ), through the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), ought to conduct a deeper probe on the circumstances behind the unauthorized replacement of the Vehicle Logic Units (VLUs) inside the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT 3) trains.
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Syjuco faces another graft charge at Sandiganbayan
Just a week after he was charged with graft this year, former Iloilo Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr. has been slapped with another graft charge before the Sandiganbayan Seventh Division due to his involvement in the anomalous P30 million deal for the contract services for the TESDA e-Portal project.
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Siao endorses De Vera as CHED chair
A Mindanao lawmaker has endorsed Prospero “Popoy” de Vera as the replacement of Dr. Patricia Licuanan as Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairperson following her resignation two weeks ago.