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Duterte clears Panelo of wrongdoing in Sanchez executive clemency bid
''Yung ginawa ni Panelo, it's not his fault na lawyer siya,' President Rodrigo Duterte says during a sudden press conference in Malacañang

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The golden man of parol
For a parol maker in San Fernando, Pampanga, lanterns usher in the season of love

O.J. Simpson could be released from prison as early as next week
Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was granted parole in July and could walk out a free man as early as this coming Monday

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, July 21, 2017
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OJ Simpson granted release from prison
The 70 year old former NFL star will be released from prison early after nearly 9 years behind bars for armed robbery

PH X'mas symbols, practices trace roots to Spanish era
UPDATED Here s a list of items and practices considered part of the Filipino Christmas but actually Spanish in origin
5 inmates who testified vs De Lima have pending clemency requests
UPDATED House justice committee chairperson Reynaldo Umali says this should not be an issue

Pope hits Christmas Eve attacks by BIFF
UPDATED Pope Francis ‘asks all believers to reject violence in the name of God as the BIFF claims the attacks as part of a holy war

Christmas around the world
Here are some Christmas traditions from around the globe

Christmas, parol makers, just around the corner
Christmas is just around the corner in some Metro Manila streets where lantern vendors peddle their festive lanterns

#SariSaringHappiness: a red and white holiday
Coca Cola ushers in Christmas with a program for women entrepreneurs a new packaging innovation and up cycled parols

Leviste denies involvement in illegal drug activity
Ex Batangas Gov and ex convict Antonio Leviste presents evidence before the DOJ denying involvement in the illegal drugs trade
Paroled Leviste faces new probe
The farm of the ex Batangas governor was used by a suspected drug cartel as its shabu laboratory police say
Filipinos in San Francisco brighten a Christmas tradition
Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco transforms into the look of Manila on Christmas day
Aquino now reviewing Leviste parole
De Lima also calls the attention of the President to an apparent error in the composition of the Board of Pardons and Parole
De Lima: I take responsibility for Leviste parole
The justice secretary says her review found that the BBP glossed over findings that Leviste escaped from prison which disqualifies him from being granted parole
Aquino can revoke Leviste parole - De Lima
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima is preparing a report to the President to explain Leviste s parole
Aquino mulls sanctions for parole board after Leviste release
President Benigno Aquino III says he was surprised by the news of Antonio Leviste s parole
Palace: Leviste met all parole requirements
Coloma says the Palace will respect all legal processes should anyone question the parole in court
John Lennon's killer denied parole again
Despite his good behavior the convicted killer of John Lennon will remain behind bars after his parole was denied for the 7th time