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  • President Aquino with Ronald Llamas
    President Benigno Aquino talks to political adviser Ronald Llamas during the Akbayan congress in Pasay City on Friday. Aquino denied he is being influenced by the party, contrary to the claim made by Chief Justice Renato Corona in his testimony in his impeachment trial.

  • Chief Justice Renato Corona leaves impeachment trial
    Chief Justice Renato Corona is wheeled out of the Senate building under the glare of the media covering the impeachment trial on Friday. Corona continued with his testimony and was allowed to leave the witness stand early due to his medical condition.

  • Cristina Corona with Basa children
    Cristina Corona (4th from left) and the children of Jose Basa III pose for photographers after reconciling in the middle of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on Friday at the Senate. The family has been feuding over properties owned by the Basa-Guidote clan. The feud was brought out in the open during the impeachment trial.

  • Chief Justice Renato Corona reconciles with Basas
    Chief Justice Renato Corona (in white barong) kiss and make-up with the children of Jose Basa III at the Senate during the continuation of his impeachment trial on Friday. Corona lambasted the elder Basa in his testimony last Tuesday and revealed family squabbles over real estate properties.

  • Chief Justice Renato Corona returns to the Senate
    Chief Justice Renato Corona is helped out of an ambulance upon his arrival at the Senate on Friday to continue his testimony in his impeachment trial. Corona decided to appear at the Senate against his doctors' recommendations. 

2 legal experts predict CJ conviction

MANILA, Philippines – Two legal experts predicted on Saturday that senator-judges will hand down a guilty verdict in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
2 legal experts predict CJ conviction

PNoy picks career diplomat as new envoy to China

President Aquino has named a career diplomat as the country's new ambassador to China amid a festering territorial dispute over Scarborough Shoal. Palace spokesperson Abigail Valte said Aquino picked Sonia Brady as ambassador to Beijing, a post she also held under the previous government.
PNoy picks career diplomat as new envoy to China

US to welcome Philippine leader amid China tensions

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will welcome Philippine President Benigno Aquino next month, the White House said Friday, as the United States steps up support to the ally locked in disputes with China.
US to welcome Philippine leader amid China tensions

IN-DEPTH

'Prosecution should've used CJ waiver'

by Jon Carlos Rodriguez, ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted 4 hours ago

Senate will convict Chief Justice Corona: analyst

by Jojo Malig, ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted 1 day ago

Nation RSS

Aquino prays for strength, unity

Katatagan at pagkaka-isa. Ito ang dalangin ni Pangulong Aquino sa kanyang pagdalo sa Global Day of Prayer. Nataon din ang kanyang apila sa sambayanan, ilang araw bago ang inaabangang hatol ng senado sa impeachment trial ni Chief Justice Renato Corona. Nagpa-Patrol, Jay Ruiz. TV Patrol, Mayo 26, 2012, Sabado
Posted 7 hours ago

Business RSS

Oil firms to slash prices on Sunday

Several oil companies have announced that they will reduce petroleum prices on Sunday. Petron Corp., Shell Pilipinas and independent player SEAOIL said they will roll back prices of regular gasoline, diesel and kerosene, effective 12:01 a.m.
Posted 8 hours ago

Entertainment RSS

Jessica wants to visit PH, Mexico

Following her stint on "American Idol," Sanchez has gained an enormous following comprised of Filipinos and Mexicans around the world. Asked if she plans to visit the respective homeland of her parents, Sanchez said she hopes a stop in the Philippines and Mexico will be part of the upcoming "Idol" tour.
Posted 6 hours ago

Sports RSS

'Pacquiao gets $26M guarantee in Bradley fight'

MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank Inc. head honcho Bob Arum said boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will receive a guaranteed amount of $26 million for his upcoming June 9 fight against Timothy Bradley.
Posted 6 hours ago

Metro RSS

Cop killed in SM Megamall shootout

MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – A police officer allegedly involved in protecting pickpockets was killed in a shootout near the bus loading bay area of SM Megamall Building A Friday night, authorities said.
Posted 13 hours ago

Global Filipino RSS

Dr. Jose Rizal statue to rise in Carson City

A bronze statue of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal will rise in Carson City. It will stand nearly 7 feet on top of a 6-foot tall granite base helped funded by the Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement. It is the first statue in the International Sculpture Garden, which broke ground last November.
Posted 14 hours ago

Weather Updates

Rains/Monsoon RainsIssued At: 5:00 p.m., 26 May 2012
Light to moderate southwesterly surface windflow prevailing over the western section of the country.

Regions

1 dead, 6 hurt in Agusan mishap

A man was killed while 6 others were hurt after a truck collided with a passenger bus along the national highway in Barangay Sanghan, Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte early Friday.

World

China likely to keep sea claim vague: experts

HONG KONG  - Alongside an armada of paramilitary patrol vessels and fishing boats, China has fired off a barrage of historical records to reinforce its claim over a disputed shoal near the Philippines in the South China Sea.

ANC

Koko: No 3rd party in split from wife

MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Thursday said he is not aware there is a third party involved in his separation from his wife of nearly 12 years, Jewel May Lobaton.

Current Affairs Programs

ABS-CBN's Corona trial coverage leads nationwide ratings

MANILA, Philippines -- ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs' live coverage of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona during its 40th day reached more Filipinos around the world, as it dominated TV viewership and local Internet buzz last Tuesday (May 22).

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