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Arroyo: Aquino presidency an 'interruption' in good China-PH relations

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Posted at Sep 25 09:51 PM

MANILA — Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday took a swipe at her successor Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, whose presidency she called "just an interruption"in the "good relationship" between the Philippines and China. Read more »

Political will, not more jets, needed to assert PH right in West Philippine Sea: military official

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 07:19 PM

The government needs to show it is "serious in protecting its rights" in the West Philippine Sea for other nations to respect Manila's claim in the disputed area, Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. told the Commission on Appointments. Read more »

'He made do with what he had': Aquino pays tribute to tourism chief 'Mon' Jimenez

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Posted at Apr 28 09:29 PM

"Upon reflection of his life that was truly well lived,....can we begrudge him for being in a better state now, back in the company of his beloved Abby," former Pres. Aquino said in a tribute to the late Tourism Secretary 'Mon' Jimenez.  Read more »

Decade in review: People that defined Philippine politics

Arianne Merez and Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 31 03:40 PM

The past decade has seen changes in the political landscape, vastly affected by the growth of social media.  Read more »

Cayetano says borrowed funds used for SEA Games a 'non-issue'

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 03:52 AM

It’s a non-issue whether or not the funds used for the construction of the facilities at the New Clark City in Tarlac for the 30th Southeast Asian Games were borrowed, according to House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. Read more »

Aquino asks Duterte: Can you appoint someone you do not trust?

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Updated as of Nov 21 12:39 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's predecessor on Wednesday questioned his appointment of Vice President Leni Robredo to co-chair government's anti-narcotics drive if he does not trust her.   Read more »

SAF44 kin refile Mamasapano complaint

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 06:52 PM

Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong joins families of the Special Action Force (SAF) 44 and representatives of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption as they refile their complaints against the former administration led by then President Benigno Aquino III in relation to the Mamasapano incident, at the Office of the Ombudsman, on Friday. Read more »

Gov't urged to stop blaming previous administration for transport woes

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 13 06:14 PM

A transport expert on Sunday said the Duterte administration should stop blaming the previous administration on the transport mess, noting that the current government has failed a lot in preventing the existing problem. Read more »

SC upholds dismissal of reckless imprudence raps vs Aquino, 2 others

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 06:03 PM

MANILA - The Supreme Court on Tuesday uphold the Ombudsman's ruling dismissing complaints of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide against former President Benigno Aquino III and two others over the death of 44 Special Action Forces personnel in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015.   Read more »

House committee report seeks criminal raps for Aquino, Garin over Dengvaxia program

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Posted at Aug 07 11:49 PM

A House of Representatives committee report recommended criminal and administrative charges against officials, led by former Philippine president Benigno Aquino III, in connection with the controversy over the anti-dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia. Read more »

SC lifts TRO on Mamasapano Sandiganbayan trial

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 11:52 AM

The Supreme Court has lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the Mamasapano trial at the Sandiganbayan, two well-placed sources at the Supreme Court told ABS-CBN News, paving the way for possible action on the withdrawal of the graft and usurpation of authority charges against former President Benigno Aquino III. Read more »

Ombudsman withdraws graft, usurpation of power raps vs Noynoy

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 28 06:28 PM

The Office of the Ombudsman has withdrawn its graft and usurpation of official functions complaints against former President Benigno Aquino III in connection with the 2015 Mamasapano massacre. Read more »

Starting over again: Kris Aquino reunites with brother Noynoy for Bimby's birthday

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Posted at Apr 21 06:59 PM

Actress-host Kris Aquino and her brother, former president Benigno Aquino III, seemed to have patch things up. Read more »

Kris Aquino tells Roxas camp: Don't blame my brother for your defeat

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Posted at Apr 15 01:38 AM

MANILA - Kris Aquino broke her social media break to defend her brother, former president Benigno Aquino III. Read more »

'Hindi na natuto': Aquino rebukes Philippines’ new loans from China

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 27 05:24 AM

Former President Benigno Aquino III has warned the government about China-offered loans, saying Philippines should have learned from the past. Read more »

Aquino: Dissatisfied public veers towards authoritarians

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Posted at Feb 26 11:27 PM

MANILA - Former President Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday that people have a tendency to gravitate towards authoritarian leaders because of impatience. Read more »

Aquino laments distrust in DOH after Dengvaxia scare

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 26 10:32 PM

MANILA - Former President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday insisted that his critics were using false information about the Dengvaxia vaccine “just to get back” at him. Read more »

Aquino calls China ‘fantastic friend’ but…

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 26 10:14 PM

Former President Benigno Aquino III had this to say when asked about the Duterte administration’s preference for China: Read more »

Aquino attends EDSA rally; breaks silence on measles outbreak

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Posted at Feb 24 06:03 PM

Former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III attended the anniversary of the People Power Revolution and broke his silence on the measles outbreak gripping the country. Read more »

Bam says cousin Noy 'responsible' for Dengvaxia program but issue 'politicized'

Aleta Nieva-Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 10:24 PM

Sen. Bam Aquino IV on Friday said his cousin, former President Benigno Aquino III, was responsible for the use of controversial anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia in the now halted nationwide immunization program but added that the issue was 'politicized.' Read more »