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US sanctions 17 for role in killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

The US Treasury announced sanctions on 17 Saudis on Thursday for their role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, the first concrete response from the Trump administration to his death last month.
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US sanctions 17 for role in killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

The US Treasury announced sanctions on 17 Saudis on Thursday for their role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, the first concrete response from the Trump administration to his death last month.

Anger as Indonesia jails teacher who documented sexual harassment

An Indonesian woman has been sentenced to six months in jail after she documented sexual harassment by her employer, sparking condemnation from rights groups on Thursday.
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Anger as Indonesia jails teacher who documented sexual harassment

An Indonesian woman has been sentenced to six months in jail after she documented sexual harassment by her employer, sparking condemnation from rights groups on Thursday.

Duterte on Beijing’s call for South China Sea code in three years: I will try my best

President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he will “try his best” to expedite the conclusion of negotiations for a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea as China wants the rulebook finished in three years.  
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Duterte on Beijing’s call for South China Sea code in three years: I will try my best

President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he will “try his best” to expedite the conclusion of negotiations for a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea as China wants the rulebook finished in three years.  

Death toll rises to 56, more than 100 missing in California wildfire

PARADISE, Calif. -- The remains of eight more victims were found on Wednesday in and around a northern California town overrun by flames last week, raising the death toll to 56 in a wildfire disaster that ranks as the most lethal and destructive in the state'
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Death toll rises to 56, more than 100 missing in California wildfire

PARADISE, Calif. -- The remains of eight more victims were found on Wednesday in and around a northern California town overrun by flames last week, raising the death toll to 56 in a wildfire disaster that ranks as the most lethal and destructive in the state's history.

Suspects sa pagpatay ng 4 sa Cagayan nakilala dahil sa CCTV

Dahil sa CCTV footage, nakilala ang mga suspek sa pamamaril na ikinamatay ng apat na tao sa loob ng isang videoke bar sa bayan ng Lal-lo sa lalawigan ng Cagayan.
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Suspects sa pagpatay ng 4 sa Cagayan nakilala dahil sa CCTV

Dahil sa CCTV footage, nakilala ang mga suspek sa pamamaril na ikinamatay ng apat na tao sa loob ng isang videoke bar sa bayan ng Lal-lo sa lalawigan ng Cagayan.

Duterte's absence in meetings may affect PHL ties with other countries --analyst

President Rodrigo Duterte's absences in some of the meetings during the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore will not help in the Philippines' efforts to maintain good relations with other countries, GMA resident analyst Ric
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Duterte's absence in meetings may affect PHL ties with other countries --analyst

President Rodrigo Duterte's absences in some of the meetings during the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore will not help in the Philippines' efforts to maintain good relations with other countries, GMA resident analyst Richard Heydarian said Thursday.

Bangkay ng babae natagpuang itinapon sa ilog sa Tiaong, Quezon

Isang bangkay ng babae ang natagpuan ng mga residente na itinapon sa isang ilog sa bayan ng Tiagong sa Lalawigan ng Quezon nitong Huwebes ng umaga.
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Bangkay ng babae natagpuang itinapon sa ilog sa Tiaong, Quezon

Isang bangkay ng babae ang natagpuan ng mga residente na itinapon sa isang ilog sa bayan ng Tiagong sa Lalawigan ng Quezon nitong Huwebes ng umaga.

PHL's historic Balangiga bells are, finally, homeward bound

The Balangiga bells have officially been turned over to the Philippines through a military ceremony held on Thursday (PHL time), according to Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer G. Cato via Facebook.
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PHL's historic Balangiga bells are, finally, homeward bound

The Balangiga bells have officially been turned over to the Philippines through a military ceremony held on Thursday (PHL time), according to Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer G. Cato via Facebook.

Church microphone thief caught on CCTV

A man who seemed to express his faith was in fact stealing a microphone cable from a church in Taguig City as his act was caught on a CCTV footage, James Agustin reported on Unang Balita.
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Church microphone thief caught on CCTV

A man who seemed to express his faith was in fact stealing a microphone cable from a church in Taguig City as his act was caught on a CCTV footage, James Agustin reported on Unang Balita.

Homeward journey of PHL's historic Balangiga bells begins

The official announcement of the return of the Balangiga bells to the Philippines will start with a military ceremony on Thursday (PHL time).
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Homeward journey of PHL's historic Balangiga bells begins

The official announcement of the return of the Balangiga bells to the Philippines will start with a military ceremony on Thursday (PHL time).

Lalaki sa Japan, gumastos ng halos P1M para pakasalan ang isang anime pop star na hologram

Isang lalaki sa Japan ang gumastos ng halos P1 milyon para sa kasal at maisakatuparan ang kaniyang pangarap na maging asawa ang sikat na anime pop star na si «Hatsune Miku.»
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Lalaki sa Japan, gumastos ng halos P1M para pakasalan ang isang anime pop star na hologram

Isang lalaki sa Japan ang gumastos ng halos P1 milyon para sa kasal at maisakatuparan ang kaniyang pangarap na maging asawa ang sikat na anime pop star na si «Hatsune Miku.»

Lalaking 'di nakatalik ang kinuhang 'GRO' at nawalan daw ng cellphone, namaril sa bar

Apat katao ang nasawi sa pamamaril na naganap sa loob ng isang videoke bar sa Lal-lo, Cagayan. Ang suspek, kumuha umano ng «GRO» at dinala sa hotel pero hindi pumayag na makipagtalik sa kaniya.
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Lalaking 'di nakatalik ang kinuhang 'GRO' at nawalan daw ng cellphone, namaril sa bar

Apat katao ang nasawi sa pamamaril na naganap sa loob ng isang videoke bar sa Lal-lo, Cagayan. Ang suspek, kumuha umano ng «GRO» at dinala sa hotel pero hindi pumayag na makipagtalik sa kaniya.

CHR: Rape incident involving a police officer impacts PNP's credibility, ability to protect women

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the Philippine National Police to strengthen safeguarding of women's rights and to strongly rebuke any violence against women committed by PNP members.
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CHR: Rape incident involving a police officer impacts PNP's credibility, ability to protect women

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the Philippine National Police to strengthen safeguarding of women's rights and to strongly rebuke any violence against women committed by PNP members.

Makeshift longganisa casing ‘factory’ raided in Manila

Authorities have raided a filthy and fly-infested area underneath a bridge in Tondo, Manila that is being used as a makeshift «factory» of longganisa casings (intestine lining used to wrap flavored sausage) are prepared.
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Makeshift longganisa casing ‘factory’ raided in Manila

Authorities have raided a filthy and fly-infested area underneath a bridge in Tondo, Manila that is being used as a makeshift «factory» of longganisa casings (intestine lining used to wrap flavored sausage) are prepared.

Duterte skips free trade deal discussions in Singapore

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday did not attend a meeting about the planned free trade deal between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and some countries in the Asia Pacific rim.
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Duterte skips free trade deal discussions in Singapore

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday did not attend a meeting about the planned free trade deal between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and some countries in the Asia Pacific rim.

Benefits under expanded maternity leave bill to be taxed

The joint panel of the Senate and House of Representatives has removed the provision exempting maternity leave benefits from income tax in the proposed 105-day expanded maternity leave law following objection from economic managers.
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Benefits under expanded maternity leave bill to be taxed

The joint panel of the Senate and House of Representatives has removed the provision exempting maternity leave benefits from income tax in the proposed 105-day expanded maternity leave law following objection from economic managers.

Gabriela: Speaking out about sexual assault encourages others to come forward

Women's rights group Gabriela on Wednesday commended Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago for talking about her experience of sexual assault, saying that it will encourage others to speak out against those who hurt them as well.
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Gabriela: Speaking out about sexual assault encourages others to come forward

Women's rights group Gabriela on Wednesday commended Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago for talking about her experience of sexual assault, saying that it will encourage others to speak out against those who hurt them as well.

Ex-VP Binay thinks Imelda, 89, won’t see jail time

Former vice president Jejomar Binay thinks jail time may no longer catch up with former first lady and incumbent Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos, who  has recently been convicted of graft by the Sandiganbayan.
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Ex-VP Binay thinks Imelda, 89, won’t see jail time

Former vice president Jejomar Binay thinks jail time may no longer catch up with former first lady and incumbent Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos, who  has recently been convicted of graft by the Sandiganbayan.

ASEAN, China expect to review sea code in 2019

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China expect an initial review of the draft negotiating text for the code of conduct covering the disputed South China Sea to happen next year.
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ASEAN, China expect to review sea code in 2019

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China expect an initial review of the draft negotiating text for the code of conduct covering the disputed South China Sea to happen next year.

Tatlong magkakapatid na magkakapareho ang kapansanan

Dahil sa kanilang kapansanan mula sa pagkabata na hindi makagalaw at makalakad, sa kanilang munting tahanan na umikot ang mundo ng tatlong magkakapatid sa Miag-ao, Iloilo.
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Tatlong magkakapatid na magkakapareho ang kapansanan

Dahil sa kanilang kapansanan mula sa pagkabata na hindi makagalaw at makalakad, sa kanilang munting tahanan na umikot ang mundo ng tatlong magkakapatid sa Miag-ao, Iloilo.

Sandiganbayan ex-Abra mayor’s bid to junk charges over funds misuse

The Sandiganbayan has denied the bid of the former mayor of Licuaan-Baay, Abra to dismiss his criminal case over the alleged illegal use of public funds for the rehabilitation of the municipal hall.
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Sandiganbayan ex-Abra mayor’s bid to junk charges over funds misuse

The Sandiganbayan has denied the bid of the former mayor of Licuaan-Baay, Abra to dismiss his criminal case over the alleged illegal use of public funds for the rehabilitation of the municipal hall.

Binay backs Trillanes in amnesty issue: Talagang sobra-sobra na ‘yan

Former vice president Jejomar Binay on Wednesday appeared to back Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a fierce critic of his, in the former mutineer's legal fight after the revocation of his amnesty.
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Binay backs Trillanes in amnesty issue: Talagang sobra-sobra na ‘yan

Former vice president Jejomar Binay on Wednesday appeared to back Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a fierce critic of his, in the former mutineer's legal fight after the revocation of his amnesty.

Vice mayor ng Balaoan, La Union vice at kaniyang tauhan, patay sa ambush

Patay ang bise alkalde ng Balaoan, La Union at isa niyang tauhan matapos silang tambangan nitong Miyerkules. Ang anak niyang alkalde,  nakaligtas.
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Vice mayor ng Balaoan, La Union vice at kaniyang tauhan, patay sa ambush

Patay ang bise alkalde ng Balaoan, La Union at isa niyang tauhan matapos silang tambangan nitong Miyerkules. Ang anak niyang alkalde,  nakaligtas.

With delay of arrest warrant, Colmenares warns Imelda acquittal could be in the offing

Could the Sandiganbayan's failure to issue a warrant of arrest to former First Lady and Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos be a prelude to acquittal?
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With delay of arrest warrant, Colmenares warns Imelda acquittal could be in the offing

Could the Sandiganbayan's failure to issue a warrant of arrest to former First Lady and Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos be a prelude to acquittal?

Road rage suspect in viral video won’t say how he got No. 8 plates

The suspect in the viral road rage incident that involved an SUV bearing the No. 8 would not say how he got the courtesy plates reserved for members of the House of Representatives.
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Road rage suspect in viral video won’t say how he got No. 8 plates

The suspect in the viral road rage incident that involved an SUV bearing the No. 8 would not say how he got the courtesy plates reserved for members of the House of Representatives.

Villanueva pushes security of tenure for state workers

Senator Joel Villanueva exhorted government agencies to ensure the security of tenure of their employees aside from extending their contracts for two years.
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Villanueva pushes security of tenure for state workers

Senator Joel Villanueva exhorted government agencies to ensure the security of tenure of their employees aside from extending their contracts for two years.

Residents of Balangiga, Eastern Samar excited for return of bells

The residents of the municipality of Balangiga in Eastern Samar are excited for the return of their church bells after being with the US for more than a century.
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Residents of Balangiga, Eastern Samar excited for return of bells

The residents of the municipality of Balangiga in Eastern Samar are excited for the return of their church bells after being with the US for more than a century.

DND: Ladlad arrest can’t derail non-existent peace talks with communists

The Defense Department has dismissed claims that the arrest of National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Vicente Ladlad was aimed to derail the peace talks between the government and the communist rebels, saying there is no ongoing peace talks between the tw
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DND: Ladlad arrest can’t derail non-existent peace talks with communists

The Defense Department has dismissed claims that the arrest of National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Vicente Ladlad was aimed to derail the peace talks between the government and the communist rebels, saying there is no ongoing peace talks between the two parties to begin with.  

Duterte skips ASEAN-South Korea meeting

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday skipped another meeting at the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Singapore, this time with the regional bloc’s dialogue partner South Korea.
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Duterte skips ASEAN-South Korea meeting

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday skipped another meeting at the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Singapore, this time with the regional bloc’s dialogue partner South Korea.

Rohingya face 'serious risk' if sent back to Myanmar -- UN rights chief

United Nations human rights boss Michelle Bachelet called on Bangladesh on Tuesday to halt plans to repatriate 2,200 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, warning that their lives would be at «serious risk».
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Rohingya face 'serious risk' if sent back to Myanmar -- UN rights chief

United Nations human rights boss Michelle Bachelet called on Bangladesh on Tuesday to halt plans to repatriate 2,200 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, warning that their lives would be at «serious risk».