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Ex-barangay official shot dead in home

ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37:52 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – A former chairwoman of Brgy. Santa Cruz in Cogeo, Antipolo, Rizal was shot dead by an unidentified suspect in her home Tuesday night, police said.

2 bombs found in Lipa justice hall

ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:17:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Two improvised explosive devices (IED) were recovered by authorities inside the Lipa City Hall of Justice in Batangas on Tuesday.

500 people flee as MNLF warring groups clash

By Lore Mae Andong, ABS-CBN News Central Mindanao — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:01:59 +0000

UPI, Philippines -- Firefight ensued between Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) forces in Sitio Bungbong, Barangay Ganazi in North Upi town, Maguindanao past 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Political dynasties: Who won in 2013 polls?

By Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:31 +0000

MANILA – The 2013 elections saw the fall of some so-called political dynasties, but more have firmed up their dominance and even managed to expand in terms of people, places and positions.

Migz Villafuerte: Victory over lolo is bittersweet

by Jon Carlos Rodriguez, ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:19 +0000

MANILA – Luis Miguel "Migz" Villafuerte described his winning the Camarines Sur gubernatorial race as bittersweet.

Philippines protests Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:36 +0000

Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin confirms the sighting of Chinese fishing vessels in the Philippine-occupied Ayungin Shoal.

Alleged NPA rebels abduct 6 civilians

ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:44 +0000

MANILA -- Six civilians were abducted by alleged members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Barangay South, Tagum City in Davao del Norte Monday night.

RORO bus catches fire in Iloilo

By Nony Basco, ABS-CBN News Iloilo — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:17:06 +0000

ILOILO -- A roll-on roll-off (RORO) bus of Valismo bus line caught fire in Barangay Marimbong, Lambunao, Iloilo Tuesday morning.

NPA leader surrenders in Cordillera

ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:23 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- A leader of the New People's Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Cordillera, police said Tuesday.

5 hurt in Tagum landmine blast

ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:07:27 +0000

MANILA – Four soldiers and a civilian were wounded in a landmine explosion in Tagum City, Davao del Norte Tuesday morning.

China, Vietnam building military structures in Spratlys

By Jaime Laude, The Philippine Star — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:06:16 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - As the Philippine government is busy mending fences with Taiwan, China on the other hand is busy constructing military structures at Union Bank, a chain of reefs in the hotly contested Spratlys region.

3 family members killed by helper

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:00 +0000

Patay ang 3 magkakamag-anak sa Ibaan, Batangas matapos walang awang pagsasaksakin ng kanilang tauhan.

Respect Philippine sovereignty, DFA tells China

by Jorge Cariño, ABS-CBN News — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:45:25 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday appealed anew to China to respect Philippine sovereignty, following reports of presence of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Reef in Kalayaan town, Palawan province.

3 soldiers killed in Albay landmine blast

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:13 +0000

MANILA – Three soldiers died after a landmine allegedly planted by New People's Army (NPA) rebels exploded in Camalig, Albay on Monday morning.

Prosecutor Manny Velasco dies of heart attack

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:29:13 +0000

MANILA - A prosecutor and son of a former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director has died due to heart attack.