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LOOK: People Power Monument protesters call out China presence in PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 09:57 PM

Members of activist groups attended the demonstration, three days before the 34th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25. Read more »

Sinag Maynila disqualifies film critical of Duterte admin; director raises howl

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 02:53 PM

The Sinag Maynila Film Festival said Friday it had disqualified one of its full-length films after it allegedly deviated from its approved screenplay. Read more »

'It can happen to everybody': Kapamilya celebs speak up for ABS-CBN franchise renewal

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 01:27 AM

Kapamilya celebrities on Friday marched alongside employees of ABS-CBN Corp at its headquarters in Quezon City in support of the media giant’s bid to renew its franchise amid threats of a shutdown. Read more »

Despite Duterte's 'love,' Palace to review Morente's leadership of Immigration bureau

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 01:25 PM

Malacañang will still scrutinize Commissioner Jaime Morente's leadership of the beleaguered Bureau of Immigrations even after President Rodrigo Duterte said he "loves" the retired police officer.   Read more »

Palace defends Bato: 'Wala masama kung suportahan niya si Presidente'

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 12:22 PM

Malacañang defended administration ally Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Friday from critics who denounced the lawmaker's remarks that he is biased towards President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Duterte shuns military pact with China: spokesman

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 11:07 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte is not eyeing a military pact with China after he scrapped a key deal in the Philippines defense alliance with the US, his spokesperson said Friday.  Read more »

Duterte Cabinet to tackle fate of corruption-tagged Immigration chief: Palace

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 10:00 AM

The head of the immigration bureau will face scrutiny by Cabinet officials, even after President Rodrigo Duterte vouched for him despite an alleged bribery scheme that allowed the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into the country, Malacañang said Friday.    Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 20, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 02:51 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

'No reason for our public service to end,' says ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 10:46 PM

MANILA - ABS-CBN Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo Katigbak said Thursday the country's largest broadcast network will be given a chance "in the coming days" to answer allegations and clarify issues, amid threats and attempts to shut it down. Read more »

Duterte shields Morente as BI battles corruption allegations

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 03:43 PM

Duterte said he “loves” Morente—who once headed the Davao Police regional office—even as the chief executive admitted that there are limitations to the former police officer’s capabilities. Read more »

Pagkilala sa awtoridad ng Senado kapag kakalas sa tratado hihilingin sa SC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 07:57 PM

Maghahain ng petisyon ang mga senador sa Korte Suprema na humihiling na kilalanin ang awtoridad nitong umaksyon din sa tratado o kasunduan na gustong ibasura ng nakaupong pangulo.  Read more »

Palace confirms budget dep't withheld P80 billion in congressional realignments

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 05:20 PM

At least P80 billion in congressional realignments were withheld by the Department of Budget and Management, Malacañang confirmed Thursday after Sen. Panfilo Lacson scored congressmen who tried to manipulate the budget. Read more »

Drilon warns of 'major consequences' if President allowed to unilaterally rescind treaties

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 04:54 PM

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday warned of "major consequences" if the President is allowed to unilaterally abrogate treaties. Read more »

Deliberating VFA

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 03:17 PM

Senator Nancy Binay speaks with Senator Franklin Drilon during a hearing on foreign relations and the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement on Thursday.  Read more »

Duterte relieves Immigration officials involved in ‘pastillas’ scheme

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 03:07 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has relieved all Bureau of Immigration officials and employees allegedly involved in the so-called “pastillas” bribery scheme where local immigration personnel receive bribes from Chinese nationals who enter the country to illegally work here, Malacañang said Thursday. Read more »

VP Robredo says not part of resignation calls vs Duterte as EDSA anniv nears

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 09:24 AM

MANILA - Vice-President Leni Robredo on Thursday distanced herself from supposed calls for the resignation of President Rodrigo Duterte as certain groups are supposedly hatching a plan for a mobilization of protesters on February 22. Read more »

Go urges lower House to act on ABS-CBN franchise bills

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 12:23 AM

A Senate ally of President Rodrigo Duterte joined the clamor for House lawmakers to already schedule deliberations on the ABS-CBN franchise deliberations. Read more »

Recto: ‘Digibox,’ campaign ads issue ‘not fatally defective’ to ABS-CBN franchise

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 10:34 PM

'Digibox', failure to air campaign ads 'not fatally defective' to ABS-CBN franchise: Recto Read more »

Bato agrees abrogating troop pact with US: Salbahe 'yong mga tao na 'yon

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 09:12 PM

Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa expressed no qualms Wednesday over the Philippines' termination of its Visiting Forces Agreement with its longtime ally the United States, saying Washinton has been "disrespecting" and "intruding" Manila's sovereignty. Read more »

Bato defends loyalty to Duterte: 'He represents the Filipino people'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 08:30 PM

 There is nothing wrong with being loyal to President Rodrigo Duterte who is duly-elected to lead the country, said Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a day after drawing flak for flaunting his biases.  Read more »