09:07 p.m. - Aquino: Filipinos are worth fighting for
08:47 p.m. - Aquino: I’m already contented
07:12 p.m. - Full text of Aquino’s 5th State of the Nation Address
06:24 p.m. - NGCP completes restoration of lines damaged by 'Glenda'
05:34 p.m. - Aquino: Supplemental budget needed for DAP projects
05:04 p.m. - Aquino: AFP modernization ongoing
04:49 p.m. - Aquino: Budget for infra has more than doubled
04:47 p.m. - Rehab plans for Cebu, other Yolanda-hit areas approved
04:29 p.m. - Aquino: PHL economy taking off
04:13 p.m. - Aquino showcases DAP benefits
03:47 p.m. - Guingona: Blue Ribbon to probe DAP if funds were misused
03:39 p.m. - UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
03:19 p.m. - Congress calls for stronger public accountability
03:10 p.m. - Time to move on, senators urge Aquino
02:44 p.m. - Abu Sayyafs kill 21 civilians in road attack

CEBU. Members of different cause-oriented groups gather on Colon St. to air their grievances against the Aquino administration that included the delayed passage of the Freedom of Information bill and the rejected resignation of Budget Secretary Butch Abad.(Amper Campaña)

DAVAO. An effigy of President Benigno Aquino III is burned as various militant groups take their stand against President Benigno C. Aquino III and his 5th State of the Nation Address (Sona) in a rally held at Rizal Park Monday. (King Rodriguez)

Mayor Isabelle Salazar speaks with kidnap victim

ZAMBOANGA. Newly-freed kidnap victim Remigio Lingayan gestures as Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar (right) presented him to the media Monday. At left is Lingayan’s wife, Analiza. (Bong Garcia)

PAMPANGA. Mayor Emmanuel Bon Alejandrino presents baby Jayvie “Lucky” Santos Catli, the 100 millionth baby born in Arayat on July 27 at the Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz, Sr. Memorial District Hospital. (Contributed photo)

PAMPANGA. A crime scene investigator from the Angeles City Police Office collects spent bullet shells and other evidence after a shootout Monday noontime in Barangay Ninoy Aquino where suspected robbers were killed. (Contributed photo)

MANILA. President Benigno Aquino III gestures as he delivers his 5th State of the Nation Address (Sona) during the joint session of the 16th Congress at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Monday, July 28, 2014. (AP)

MANILA. Filipino Muslims gather at Rizal Park to pray in celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan Monday, July 28, 2014. (AP Photo)

MANILA. Militants march on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Monday with this effigy of President Benigno Aquino III, who is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) this afternoon. (Third Anne Peralta)

CEBU. The flashflood in Daanbantayan damaged three houses and affected 76 families in nine barangays. In Kinatarcan island, Santa Fe, some 80 families had to be evacuated after a sinkhole suddenly appeared. (Contributed foto)

MISAMIS ORIENTAL. The sun slowly appears into the calm horizon as the Laguindingan International Airport waits for the light and the aircrafts to start arriving as the navigational facilities needed for landing anytime of the day are still being installed. (Erwin Mascariñas)

Thousands to join anti-Sona protests

OVER 4,000 people coming from militant groups will flock to Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Monday to stage protests in time for the fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Benigno Aquino III, police said Sunday.

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Education, fiscal bills top Senate agenda

ROCKED by controversies over the past year, the Senate will begin the second regular session of the 16th Congress on Monday by trying to restore the people's faith in the institution.

"Amid the issues that confront us, we have persevered...

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Poll body welcomes new commissioner

MEMBERS of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) welcomed on Sunday the entry of lawyer Arthur Lim, who replaced Grace Padaca as commissioner after Malacañang did not renew her appointment.

Commissioners Christian Lim and Luie Guia said they expect the newly-appointed Comelec official to...

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