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No clear motive found for 2017 Las Vegas massacre, says sheriff

Reuters
Posted at Aug 04 04:46 AM

Police said law enforcement can answer questions as to where, when and how the gunman operated, but had been unable to uncover his exact motive. Read more »

PCOO probes 5 employees over procurement irregularities

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 20 09:07 PM

Malacañang’s communication arm on Friday said it is investigating about 5 employees involved in the allegedly irregular procurement of goods and services used for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit last year. Read more »

LOOKING BACK: Duterte's 2017 SONA and what happened after

ABS-CBN Social Media Team
Updated as of Jul 16 03:54 PM

Here is a look-back at issues mentioned by Duterte in his 2017 SONA, and how things have changed since then. Read more »

ABS-CBN bags 5 Philippine Quill Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 10 11:44 PM

ABS-CBN bagged a total of five awards at the 16th Philippine Quill Awards for its various communication campaigns and projects, including the innovative “La Luna Sangre” fans’ online community “Moonchasers.ph.”   Read more »

Highest paid government officials in 2017

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 03:41 PM

Solicitor General Jose Calida makes it to the top 10 highest paid gov't officials in 2017.  Read more »

'Those who rise too fast fall just as quickly,' SC justice tells new lawyers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 01 11:56 PM

(UPDATED) Associate Justice Teresita de Castro on Friday warned new lawyers against quickly rising through the ranks without merit.  Read more »

Mga biktima ng lindol sa Leyte, sa tent pa rin nakatira

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 10 11:45 PM

Makalipas ang isang taon, hindi pa rin nalilipat sa relocation site ang mga biktima ng lindol sa Leyte na nakatira malapit sa delikadong fault line sa Ormoc City. Read more »

Sara Duterte to bets: Don't buy votes, don't pay for NPA permits

Hernel Tocmo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 09:09 AM

An umbrella organization composed of groups that support the Duterte administration held on Thursday an advocacy campaign program to advocate fair, honest, and peaceful Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Read more »

Law student mula Bacolod, top 1 sa 2017 Bar exams

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 02:29 AM

Ang mga 3 top examinee ay mula sa Bacolod, Cebu, at Davao. Read more »

'Mommy-ttorney:' Ikawalo sa 2017 Bar, working mom

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 10:23 PM

Matinding sakripisyo ang ipinundar ng topnotcher para mapagsabay-sabay ang kaniyang tungkulin bilang ina, asawa, guro, at law student. Read more »

KILALANIN: Mga nag-top sa 2017 Bar Exams

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 09:45 PM

Isang graduate ng University of St. La Salle sa Bacolod City ang nanguna sa 2017 Bar Exams. Read more »

LIST: Here's where 2017 Bar topnotchers graduated from

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 09:30 PM

Here are the universities and colleges which produced the top 20 examinees in the 2017 Bar Exams announced on Thursday.  Read more »

Working mom is top 8 in 2017 bar Exams

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 09:05 PM

She always knew that she wanted to be a lawyer, but the need to work here and an early pregnancy almost got in the way of fulfilling her dream.   Read more »

After 6 years in law school, working student passes bar exams on first take

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 08:44 PM

When Bar passer Khristine Jane Ejercito caught a glimpse of her elder sister entering the Supreme Court compound Thursday, she immediately rushed towards her and gave her a long, tight hug. Read more »

39-year-old nails bar on 3rd take, dedicates success to late pa

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 06:57 PM

Primer Sendaydiego was shedding tears under the scorching afternoon heat, waiting for his name to appear on the screen displaying bar 2017 passers at the Supreme Court compound on Thursday.    Read more »

'Bar buddy' mom rejoices with daughter for passing bar exams

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 06:16 PM

 Angelina Padua, jumped for joy after seeing the name of her youngest daughter roll on the screen displaying the names of the 2017 Bar exam passers at the Supreme Court quadrangle Thursday afternoon. Read more »

2017 bar 2nd placer recalls taking exams while mourning grandma's death

Joworski Alipon, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 07:48 PM

After bagging the top spot in the 2016 bar exams, Cebu's University of San Carlos continued its winning streak, this time with three bar topnotchers.   Read more »

Eye on the prize: 2017 Bar exam topnotcher studied 9 hours a day

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 04:17 PM

He was eyeing to top the Bar exams as early as his first day in law school. Read more »

Resulta ng 2017 Bar exam: 1,724 pasado sa 6,748 nag-test

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 10:12 PM

Nasa 25.55 porsiyento ang passing rate ng 2017 bar exam, mas mababa sa halos 60 porsiyento noong 2016. Read more »

FULL LIST: 2017 Bar exam passers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 03:04 PM

A total of 1,724 passed the 2017 Bar Examinations. Read more »