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The Proxy Battle in San Juan

San Juan in Metro Manila is a known bailiwick of the Ejercito-Estradas. But with some members supporting different candidates, is there a proxy battle within the clan? Lynda Jumilla takes a look at the enduring Estrada dynasty and the recurring rivalry of two brothers in San Juan.
by Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News 04/24/2013 7:26 PM

Soldiers in Atimonan shootout back overkill findings

MANILA - Soldiers of the Army 1st Special Forces Battalion charged for multiple murder in connection with the bloody Jan. 6 Atimonan incident that left 13 people dead are standing by their claim that the policemen who were part of the joint operation fired the fatalities' firearm even after they were already dead.
by Ina Reformina, ABS-CBNnews.com 04/24/2013 5:47 PM

Is Manila's air quality 'getting worse'?

MANILA – As a jeepney driver for the past 19 years in Manila, Leodelio Tomas speaks with a tone of authority about how, for him at least, the air quality in the Philippine capital seems to have deteriorated.
By Ronron Calunsod, Kyodo News 04/24/2013 4:31 PM

Did Magsaysay author bill vs political dynasties?

MANILA, Philippines -- Team PNoy senatorial candidate Ramon "Jun" Magsaysay Jr. did not co-author an anti-political dynasty bill, contrary to his claim during an election forum, a fact-checker from the University of the Philippines (UP) said Tuesday.

by Kathlyn dela Cruz, ABS-CBNnews.com 04/24/2013 12:42 AM

Student diagnosed with cancer graduates cum laude

MANILA -- Despite battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, a communications student at the Ateneo de Manila University went on to achieve her dreams.
04/23/2013 10:57 PM

Caloocan: A city, family, political party divided

Caloocan in northern Metro Manila is known as a “divided city.” In the second part of this KampanyaSerye, Lynda Jumilla tells us that in this Halalan 2013, the city is not the only one plagued by splits and disunity.
by Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News 04/23/2013 5:08 PM

Palace: Did UNA flip-flop on APECO?

MANILA - Malacañang is wondering if United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) stalwarts and senatorial candidates share the statement made by its campaign manager Toby Tiangco who expressed support for farmers petitioning to declare as unconstitutional the law creating the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO).

By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News 04/23/2013 4:07 PM

Caloocan: Eluded by progress, bypassed by time

Despite its size and location as gateway to Central Luzon, Caloocan City has fallen behind other Metro Manila cities. In this Kampanyaserye, Lynda Jumilla takes a look at why progress has eluded city, and who are the people who promise to bring change to Caloocan.

by Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News 04/22/2013 7:22 PM

Bitter RH rivals revive feud in Harapan 2013 debate

MANILA – Two bitter rivals in the debate over the controversial Reproductive Health Bill made peace but continued to disagree over the issue during the ABS-CBN Harapan 2013 senatorial debates Sunday night.

By David Dizon, ABS-CBNnews.com 04/22/2013 5:37 PM

How 'Ser Chief' stole the show at Harapan 2013 debates

MANILA – Memo to candidates: if you bring a celebrity to a debate, expect celebrity to steal some of the thunder during the show.

by David Dizon, ABS-CBNnews.com 04/22/2013 6:41 AM