Manila Local News
Comelec all set to accept COCs
CANDIDATES for the May 2010 elections are expected to flock the Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices on Friday, for the filing of their certificate of candidacies (COCs).
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New young leaders to head Lakas-Kampi-CMD
RULING party's standard bearer Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro has a brand new inner circle supporting him in the coming May 2010 elections.
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Ruling party's doors still open for Pacquiao
EXECUTIVE Secretary Eduardo Ermita said boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is welcomed to join the party citing that he will be an asset in whatever elective position he would handle.
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Police chief: No deaths in Pasay demolition
PASAY City police chief Raul Petrasanta said Thursday his men are prepared to subject themselves to an investigation after Wednesday's violent demolition of shanties occupied by Muslim residents in th
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Military officer leaves detention to file COC
A MAKATI court on Thursday allowed a Magdalo leader charged in the 2003 Oakwood mutiny and the 2007 Manila Peninsula Hotel siege temporary leave of detention for him to file his certificate of candida
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Importer, broker face criminal raps
CRIMINAL charges were filed Thursday at the Department of Justice by the Customs bureau against a businessman and a customs broker who unlawfully imported some P240.85 million worth of ivory derived f
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Hike in Valenzuela teachers' allowance sought
PUBLIC school teachers in Valenzuela City will stage protest march and seek the local government's explanation on their appeal for additional monthly allowance.
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Court grants petition of 'diamond queen'
A MANILA court has enjoined the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) from performing its functions and claiming authority under Executive Order 624.
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MMDA set to launch mobile ticketing system
STARTING November 20, traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will do away with the manual issuance of traffic citation tickets to erring motorists.
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Lakas-Kampi possible senatorial bets bared
EXECUTIVE Secretary and Lakas-Kampi-CMD president Eduardo Ermita announced Wednesday seven personalities highly considered to be included in their senatorial slate.
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Oil firms hike prices
TWO days after the government lifted Executive Order 839, which put a cap on prices of fuel for a month, oil companies have adjusted prices of petroleum products at once.
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Political parties clash in SCTEx-Hacienda Luisita issue
THE Hacienda Luisita issue is a question of leadership, said Cavite Representative Crispin Remulla, who belongs to the Nacionalista Party.
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Ruling party eyes tapping Pac-Mom's help
EXECUTIVE Secretary and Lakas-Kampi-CMD president Eduardo Ermita said the administration may seek the support of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and his mother Dionesia to help
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3 killed, 8 hurt in Pasay demolition
TENSION gripped residents whose shanties beside the Muslim mosque along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City were demolished by the authorities Wednesday, with eight injured, including a policeman.
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Site survey for 2010 polls delayed
THE site survey conducted by Smartmatic-Total Information Management (TIM) in preparation for next year's automated elections is deferred due to recent storms that hit the country, the poll body said
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