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Bello: Gov't sticking to localized peace talks with Reds

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 21 04:43 PM

The government's chief peace negotiator said the Duterte administration will push through with localized peace talks with communist rebels despite a top communist leader's statement that they are again ready to go back to the negotiation table. Read more »

Youth vote can end political dynasties, says analyst

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 07:38 PM

MANILA - Votes from the youth can help end the cycle of electing candidates from political dynasties as they seek "fundamental change," an analyst said Friday. Read more »

Isko Moreno says no interest in putting up political dynasty

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 05:03 PM

Former Manila Vice Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday vowed not to establish a political dynasty in Manila should he win the capital's 2019 mayoralty race. Read more »

Rajo Laurel shares secret to his 25 successful years in fashion

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 03:28 PM

Fashion designer Rajo Laurel on Friday revealed who his muses are and why he has been a favorite of celebrities over the years.   Read more »

Scion of political families, Rajo Laurel opens up why he turned his back on politics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 01:39 PM

Growing up around politics, fashion designer Rajo Laurel found that "it wasn’t really the life I wanted." Read more »

Develop Binondo, Escolta instead of Manila Bay reclamation: Isko

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 05:05 PM

A candidate for mayor of Manila believes Manila Bay should be spared from reclamation as the old districts of Binondo and Escolta can be improved to develop the capital. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Oct. 19, 2018

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 12:15 AM

An important court decision for Sen. Antonio Trillanes may come out today, while the controversy on the shabu shipment hidden inside magnetic lifters rages on. Read more »

'X-ray machines do not lie': Drugs detected inside magnetic lifters, says Customs official

Angel Movido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 08:08 AM

A Bureau of Customs (BOC) official has claimed that their x-ray machines did detect illegal drugs inside magnetic lifters recovered in Cavite in August. Read more »

Labor group seeks wage increase amid fare hikes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 11:48 PM

Calls grow louder for the approval of a wage increase for Metro Manila workers following fare hikes on buses and jeepneys on top of rising prices of goods. Read more »

Bargain hunters boost PH shares

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 11:46 PM

Bargain hunters pushed the Philippine Stock Exchange index back above an important support level. Read more »

'X-ray machines detected illegal drugs inside magnetic lifters in Cavite'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 11:44 PM

A Customs official claimed that their x-ray machines did detect illegal drugs inside magnetic lifters recovered in Cavite last August.     Read more »

Palace says martial law may be extended in Mindanao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 10:51 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said martial law in Mindanao may be extended anew to maintain peace in the region. Read more »

Cayetano may need Arroyo’s support for speakership: solon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 10:49 PM

One lawmaker said that in order to become House Speaker, Cayetano may need the support of current Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.  Read more »

Pending cases won’t disqualify candidates’ election bid: Sandiganbayan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 10:48 PM

The Sandiganbayan said only a 'final and executory' conviction could bar candidates with pending cases from running for public office. More from Adrian Ayalin. Read more »

IBM Asia Pacific boss values an inclusive and diverse workplace

Jan Yumul, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 08:02 PM

She said a great boss supports an inclusive and diverse environment where people, regardless of their age, color, sex, creed and physical ability, can work together and realize their potential.  Read more »

Require college degree for lawmakers, says analyst

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 18 07:05 PM

Those aspiring to be lawmakers need to have at least a college degree, a political science professor said Thursday, a day after aspiring government leaders filed their certificates of candidacy. Read more »

Battling Binays differ on payment for contractor of controversial parking building

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 02:46 PM

MANILA - Reelectionist Makati Mayor Abigail Binay and her younger brother Junjun Binay, who has challenged her fresh bid, gave divergent answers on whether or not the Makati city government should pay the contractor that bagged the controversial P2.2-billion City Hall Building 2 project.   Read more »

FULL INTERVIEW: Abby Binay on mayoral run against brother Junjun

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 18 03:36 PM

MANILA - Makati Mayor Abby Binay is facing off against her brother, Junjun, and several others, for the top executive post in the city in next year's election. Here's her interview with ANC's Headstart last Monday. Read more »

FULL INTERVIEW: Junjun Binay faces off with sister Abby for Makati mayor post

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 10:41 AM

MANILA - Former Makati Mayor Junjun Binay is seeking to regain the city's top executive post, but his main challenger will be his sister, Mayor Abby, who is seeking reelection for a second term. He talked to ANC's Headstart on Thursday, two days after he filed his certificate of candidacy. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Oct. 18, 2018

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 18 03:44 AM

Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »