‘Abot Alam’ DepEd-NYC program aims for zero out-of-school youths

A newly launched program headed by the Department of Education and National Youth Commission hopes to "eradicate" out-of-school youths by 2016.



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Probe on Makati Building II resumes despite Junjun Binay’s plea

The Senate blue ribbon subcommittee on Thursday resumed its investigation into the alleged overpriced construction of the Makati City Hall building II despite the appeal of Mayor Junjun Binay's camp to stop the congressional inquiry on the matter.



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CBCP exec: LGUs should help thwart ‘lewd’ fashion shows

Local government units should share the responsibility in thwarting lewd fashion shows and similar events by being more stringent in screening permit applications from organizers, a Catholic Church official said.



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Sandiganbayan affirms suspension orders vs. Revilla, Cambe

The Sandiganbayan First Division has upheld its decision to suspend Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. and his former staff Richard Cambe for 90 days over the plunder and graft charges theya re facing in connection with the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam.



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PNP Chief Purisima no-show at Senate hearing

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Wednesday questioned the absence of Philippine National Police Chief, Director General Alan Purisima, at the Senate budget hearing.



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NDRRMC: More than 1 million people affected by Mario

The number of people affected by Tropical Storm Mario (Fung-Wong) breached the one million mark as of Monday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.



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List of cancelled flights on Sept. 19

The following flights have been cancelled on Friday, September 19. Data compiled from announcements from Manila International Airport Authority and Department of Transportation and Communication.



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Tropical Storm Mario: Quick Links

GMA News Online compiled these links for easy access to information as the nation deals with Tropical Storm Mario and its aftermath.



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Fariñas greets Miriam with flowers, 1 week after spat at CA

One week after their spat at the Commission on Appointments, everything appears to be well between Rep. Rudy Fariñas and Sen. Miriam Santiago.



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VP Binay reschedules public address, flies to Cagayan to assess typhoon damage

Vice President Jejomar Binay decided to reschedule his live address on the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall Building II set Monday afternoon to assess the damage caused by Typhoon Luis in northern Luzon.



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Typhoon Luis strands nearly 700, grounds more flights

Nearly 700 people have been stranded while more flights were grounded before noon Sunday due to bad weather conditions from Typhoon Luis (Kalmaegi).



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PNP official: Cops in 'hulidap' incident also involved in other crimes

Some of the policemen implicated in the “hulidap” incident along Edsa were linked to other incidents and alleged crimes, a ranking police official said on Wednesday.



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Palparan pretrial postponed to Sept. 15

A festival has prompted a Bulacan court to postpone on Monday the pretrial proceedings of retired Army Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. to next week.



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Cloth with imprint of Christ’s face to visit PHL

Filipino Catholics may have a chance to venerate a cloth bearing an imprint of what is believed to be Jesus Christ's face, when it is brought to the Philippines this month.



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COA expects special audit to clarify alleged overpricing in Makati City Hall Building II

The Commission on Audit expects to get a better picture of the alleged overpricing issue involving the Makati City Hall Building II with its upcoming special audit of the facility.



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67 vehicles impounded since June over tougher anti-colorum drive

At least 67 colorum vehicles have been impounded by transportation authorities since a joint administrative order against such vehicles went into effect last June.



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Jinggoy arrives at Sandiganbayan for bail hearing

Sen. Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada arrived Tuesday morning at the Sandiganbayan for the continuation of his bail hearing in connection with the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam.



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Be extra early for flights, aviation police chief advises public after bomb try

Following a foiled attempt to bring in improvised explosives into the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Monday, the Philippine National Police appealed to travelers Tuesday to be extra early at the airports for their flights.



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Palparan supporters show up early in Bulacan for his pre-trial

Supporters of retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. on Monday showed up early at the Bulacan Provincial Jail to show their support, hours before his pre-trial.



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SC maintains it sought budget for eCourts

Contrary to Malacañang's claims, the Supreme Court sought a budget for the judiciary's electronic courts.



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