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Drug Tests For Lawmakers Starting July!

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WHEN the 17th Congress convenes in July, lawmakers may have to line up for something else other than a handshake with the new Speaker of the House of Representatives: a drug test.

Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, the incoming Speaker of the House “supermajority” led by the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), is “seriously” considering requiring his colleagues to take a drug test.
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“Why not? I will take that suggestion seriously,” said Alvarez in a Meet Inquirer Multimedia forum on Tuesday, June 14.
Members who test positive will be rehabilitated, said Alvarez in jest.

Alvarez, the newly-elected Davao del Norte representative, is chosen as the new Speaker of the House starting July.

The Davao representative is also a longtime friend of Duterte. 
He is known for his strong stand against drug pushers and drug lords..

Drug Tests For Lawmakers Starting July!

WHEN the 17th Congress convenes in July, lawmakers may have to line up for something else other than a handshake with the new Speaker of...

Dahon Girl' Delivers Sends A Message To President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte!!

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During the <b>presidential debate</b>, it can be remembered that the story of an <b>elementary school girl </b>was used as a case study. Her identity is now identified and her name is <b>Jhessa Balbastro</b>.</div>
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She also has a message for the <b>President</b>-<b>elect Rodrigo Duterte</b>. She claims that she hopes that the incoming president will help her until she <b>finishes </b>her <b>studies</b>.</div>
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In the last <b>Pilipinas Debate 2016</b>, education was one of the topics. In the debate, Balbastro also narrated how she needs a <b>banana leaf </b>to write her answers for a spelling test because her family is <b>poor </b>to <b>buy paper</b>.</div>
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She even recalled, "<b>Pinagtawanan lang po ako nila</b>". Balbastro would also miss classes to look after her five <b>younger siblings </b>while their <b>parents </b>were at <b>work</b>.</div>
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<b>Despite </b>the <b>challenges</b>, Balbastro <b>finished eighth </b>in her <b>grade five class</b>. Moreover, in her first day of class in <b>Bonotbonot Elementary School</b>, Balbastro <b>received school supplies</b>, <b>clothes </b>and <b>grocery items </b>from <b>Bantay Bata 163 Cebu </b>and <b>TV Patrol Central Visayas</b>.<br />
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Dahon Girl' Delivers Sends A Message To President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte!!

During the presidential debate , it can be remembered that the story of an elementary school girl was used as a case study. Her identit...

Watch: Babae Ginahasa at Pinatay Sa Harap Ng Nobyo, Duterte Galit Na Galit!

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Watch: Babae Ginahasa at Pinatay Sa Harap Ng Nobyo, Duterte Galit Na Galit

Sakit kasi ng gobyerno natin.. Kung mga pulis nakapatay ng holdaper eh agad hahanapan ng hustisa ng CHR at ni mar.. Eh panu tong mga inocente na to? May hustisya bah ha CHR?!

Watch: Babae Ginahasa at Pinatay Sa Harap Ng Nobyo, Duterte Galit Na Galit!

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Trillanes Offers Himself as Defense Adviser to Duterte?!

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Supporters of incoming president and Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte are outraged of the news that Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV allegedly offered himself to be a defense adviser of the newly-elected president.
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The news broke out online when Trillanes said “I won’t be a hindrance to Duterte’s administration”, and that he is willing to help the new president. An OJT (on the job training) journalist of a major network allegedly overheard Trillanes telling his aid that if Duterte need his help, he can be a defense adviser.
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Netizens downplayed Trillanes’ alleged offer, calling the senator a “traitor and balimbing with a dirty military record”.
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A week before the elections, Trillanes caused a controversy when he released an alleged record of Duter’s BPI bank records. The incident caused a major stir, but the senator failed to prove the validity of his accusations when he failed to name his source, and BPI denied his record, calling it “fake”.
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Supporters are urging the mayor not to trust Trillanes because he is “paid bounty hunter and an attack dog”.
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Sen. Trillanes has until 2019 to serve as a senator. <em>/Malou Mangajas/</em>
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Trillanes Offers Himself as Defense Adviser to Duterte?!

Supporters of incoming president and Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte are outraged of the news that Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV allegedly ...

Php50,000 salary for PNP is being studied by president-elect Duterte!!

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President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is now studying the proposal to increase the minimum wage for the Philippine National Police (PNP) to P50,000 ($1,080).

Duterte’s defeated running mate, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, told reporters on Sunday, June 12, that he has submitted this proposal to Duterte and incoming PNP chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
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“Sinubmit na namin 'to sa pangulo at incoming chief PNP para tingnan ang numbers. Next stop nito ay sa budget secretary,” Cayetano said on the sidelines of a PNP event in Davao City.

(We submitted this to the president and the incoming PNP chief so that they can look at the numbers. The next stop is the budget secretary.)

Cayetano said the P50,000 minimum wage will apply to policemen with the rank of Police Officer 1 (PO1). He said this amount includes the policeman’s base pay and allowance.

In the current set-up, a PO1 gets roughly P14,800 ($320) as his monthly base pay. A PO1’s salary, however, can reach up to P20,000 ($433) depending on his or her place of assignment.

During the campaign period, Duterte and Cayetano already pushed for increasing the salaries of policemen to a range of P75,000 to P100,000 ($1,624 to $2,166) in 3 years.

Cayetano earlier said higher wages will prevent policemen from being used by criminals bringing them.
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“Their salaries need to be raised because two things will go away: crime and corruption. When there is no crime, there will be more investments, more business. Second, when there is no corruption, there will be more money for the government,” Cayetano said in January.

Outgoing Interior Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento, however, said he is apprehensive about this proposal because it needs to be sustainable in the long run. 
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Php50,000 salary for PNP is being studied by president-elect Duterte!!

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is now studying the proposal to increase the minimum wage for the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ...

Marcos on Leni and her camp: "Napaka-walang hiya"! Must watch!!

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Senator <b>Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.</b> has already been pressing on that he will continue his electoral protest against Vice President-elect <b>Maria Leonor "Leni" G. Robredo</b> and camp's <b>alleged cheating</b>. Ever since Marcos lost to Leni, he had been, as he stated, collecting pieces of evidences that he will include in his complaint.</div>
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Though the whole content of his protest has yet to uncover, he has already named a few objections like: (as he had always mentioned) cheating, the "<b>fourth server</b>," undervotes and a few more.</div>

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In this video, he is speaking with reporters about the issue at hand. He also conveyed how angry and unbelievable of an act it was for them (Leni and her camp) to cheat, expressing that "napaka-walang hiya ang pagkagawa sa pagbabastos at pagbabaliwala sa boses ng taong bayan."</div>
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Though, until now, it is still unclear if the alleged actions are true. So let's hold up, and let the truth uncover itself to the public.<br />
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Marcos on Leni and her camp: "Napaka-walang hiya"! Must watch!!

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P-Noy: Natupad ko mga pangako ko!!!

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Iginiit ni Pangulong Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III na taas-noo niyang masasabing natupad ang lahat ng kanyang panata nang maupo sa administrasyon.
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Sinabi ni Pangulong Aquino, sa kanyang pagbaba sa puwesto, iiwan daw nito ang bansang mas maayos kaysa sa ating dinatnan.
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Ayon sa Pangulong Aquino, sa kanyang pamamahala, ang Pilipinas daw ay naging marangal at responsableng kasapi ng international community.

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Giit ng Pangulong Aquino, alam ito ng lahat ng mga natulungan ng PhilHealth, mga napagtapos na iskolar ng TESDA at mga kabataang pumapasok sa maayos na mga classroom.

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Alam din daw ito ng mga graduate na namimili na ngayon ng trabaho, sa halip na magkandarapa sa paghahanap nito at mga nasa lalawigang nakikinabang na ngayon sa mga kalsada, tulay, daungan, paliparan at iba pang imprastrakturang naipagawa.

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Lahat daw ito ay nagawa ng Pangulong Aquino sa ilalim ng demokrasya at pagsunod sa proseso ng batas.

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“Naabot natin ang lahat ng tinatamasa natin ngayon nang gumagalang sa proseso at sa batas at sa karapatan ng bawat tao. Nagawa natin ito nang hindi sinisikil ang tinig nino man, at binibigyang halaga ang kalayaang ipinaglaban ng mga nauna sa atin. Naninindigan pa rin tayo: Walang mararating na tunay na pag-unlad kung isusuko ang ating dignidad at karapatan,” ani Pangulong Aquino.

P-Noy: Natupad ko mga pangako ko!!!

Iginiit ni Pangulong Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III na taas-noo niyang masasabing natupad ang lahat ng kanyang panata nang maupo sa adminis...

VP- Elect Leni Robredo’s disqualification due to LP non-compliance to COMELEC!

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The Liberal Party failed to meet the deadline imposed by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) on the submission of the SOCE.
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Section 14 of Republic Act 7166 stipulates that this is grounds for barring any winning candidates nominated by the LP from holding office.
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Sec. 14. Statement of Contributions and Expenditures; Effect of Failure to File Statement. – Every candidate and treasurer of the political party shall, within thirty (30) days after the day of the election, file in duplicate with the offices of the Commission the full, true and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures in connection with the election.
No person elected to any public offices shall enter upon the duties of his office until he has filed the statement of contributions and expenditures herein required.
The same prohibition shall apply if the political party which nominated the winning candidate fails to file the statement required herein within the period prescribed by this Act.
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Roxas and the LP had, last Wednesday, the 8th of June, reportedly requested an extension of the deadline citing “voluminous number of receipts that have to be scanned and attached” as their excuse.
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Section 2 of Rule 10 issued by the COMELEC applicable for these 2016 elections states that there is absolutely no provision to allow an extension of the 8th of June deadline for filing the SOCE for any reason whatsoever.
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The 08 June 2016 deadline shall be final and non-extendible. Submissions beyond this period shall not be accepted. COMELEC Resolutions Nos. 9849 and 9873, Minute Resolutions Nos. 13-0775 and 13-0823 are hereby repealed, insofar as they allowed the belated submission, amendmentand/or correction of campaign finance disclosure statements and reports and the imposition of late penalties for the 2013 National and Local Elections.
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Because of this mishap, it seems that Robredo is now deemed unqualified to be Vice President of the Philippines because:
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(1) Roxas and the LP failed to meet a non-negotiable requirement;
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(2) The deadline for this requirement is non-extendable; and,
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(3) Any submission beyond this non-extendable deadline will not be accepted.
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Thus the rule “No person elected to any public offices shall enter upon the duties of his office until he has filed the statement of contributions and expenditures herein required” makes it quite clear:
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VP- Elect Leni Robredo’s disqualification due to LP non-compliance to COMELEC!

The Liberal Party failed to meet the deadline imposed by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) on the submission of the SOCE. Section ...

Military Confirmed that the Second Canadian hostage beheaded by Abu Sayyaf!

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Second Canadian hostage executed, Trudeau: we will not give into “fear mongering tactics”
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, confirms the death of Robert Hall who was taken hostage by the Islamic terrorist Abu Sayyaf group based in the Philippines. On April 25, 2016, Canadian John Ridsdel was beheaded by Abu Sayyaf operatives after the Canadian government refused to pay ransom.

During the beheading of John Ridsdel (to watch the video of the beheading click here – Graphic content), the terrorists raised the index finger in a gesture that symbolizes their belief in the oneness of Allah, and chanted 14 times “Allah Akbar” in Arabic, meaning Allah (the name of God in Islam) is the greatest. Ridsdel’s severed head was later discarded in a nearby city.
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In a second video clip released by Abu Sayyaf terrorists featured the second Canadian hostage Robert Hall who conveyed the following message to the Canadian government (the transcript prepared by the SITE Intelligence Group): “To the Canadian government, I’m told to tell you to meet the demand. I don’t know what you’re doing, but you’re not doing anything for us. John has been sacrificed, his family has been decimated, and I’m not sure why or what you’re waiting for.”

Following the second execution of a Canadian hostage, Trudeau issued on June 13, 2016 a statement condemning the “ vicious and brutal actions of the hostage-takers” without mentioning the Islamic nature of their ideology and their affiliation with ISIS.

Trudeau reiterated that “terrorist hostage-takings only fuel more violence and instability” and that “Canada will not give into their fear mongering tactics” and will not pay ransom for hostages.

The following is Trudeau’s statement:

“It is with deep sadness that I have reason to believe that a Canadian citizen, Robert Hall, held hostage in the Philippines since September 21, 2015, has been killed by his captors.

“While Canadian officials are working closely with authorities in the Philippines to formally confirm Mr. Hall’s death, we have compelling reason to believe that reports to this effect are, unfortunately, true.

“The vicious and brutal actions of the hostage-takers have led to a needless death.

“Canada holds the terrorist group who took him hostage fully responsible for this cold-blooded and senseless murder.

“With the tragic loss of two Canadians, I want to reiterate that terrorist hostage-takings only fuel more violence and instability. Canada will not give into their fear mongering tactics and despicable attitude toward the suffering of others.

“This is precisely why the Government of Canada will not and cannot pay ransoms for hostages to terrorists groups, as doing so would endanger the lives of more Canadians.

“We are more committed than ever to working with the Government of the Philippines and international partners to pursue those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to justice, however long it takes.

“The Government’s top priority, and my own as Prime Minister, is the safety and security of Canadian citizens.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Hall.

“They have suffered a terrible loss, and this is a devastating moment for them. Our thoughts are with them as they mourn this tragedy. I would ask that the media respect their privacy, and allow them time to come to terms with their loss.

“Today marks yet another difficult day for Canada and for Canadians as we grieve as a nation for the loss of both John Ridsdel, who was killed on April 25, and Robert Hall.”
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On April 25, 2016, Trudeau issued the following statement condemning the murder of John Ridsdel:

“statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of Canadian John Ridsdel.

“I am outraged by the news that a Canadian citizen, John Ridsdel, held hostage in the Philippines since September 21, 2015, has been killed at the hands of his captors.

“Canada condemns without reservation the brutality of the hostage-takers, and thisunnecessary death. This was an act of cold-blooded murder and responsibility rests squarely with the terrorist group who took him hostage.

“The Government of Canada is committed to working with the Government of Philippines and international partners to pursue those responsible for this heinous act and bring them to justice.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ridsdel. They have endured a terrible ordeal, and this is a devastating moment for all of them. Our thoughts are with them as they come to terms with this loss, and I would ask that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

“The Government of Canada’s first priority is the safety and security of its citizens. The Government of Canada will not comment or release any information which may compromise ongoing efforts or endanger the safety of the remaining hostages.”
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Military Confirmed that the Second Canadian hostage beheaded by Abu Sayyaf!

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B.I.R SECRET: EXPOSING How corruption works at the BIR PHILIPPINES!!

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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Today, Information travels fast. It’s really amazing. Technology helps the people to express their knowledge, feelings and thoughts on the Internet where everyone can immediately read and response.<br />People have called for rallies through the Internet. People have enjoyed voicing out their concerns on the Internet. They made themselves to participate even by writing simple comments on Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, and other websites.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The outcome is good. In fact, the rallies calling for the removal of PDAF were made through the Internet. Although there are those who don’t do it right—hackers defacing the government websites—it affects the government.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />People make comments. Some are true arguments while some are fallacies. People are participating to fight against the wrong actions of the government, especially against corruption. This is very healthy. I would like to give an input that may help to save the country from the slavery of poverty.<br />I am a Revenue Officer at the BIR and designated as Tax Examiner.<br /><br />When the President said, “Kung walang korap walang mahirap and tuwid na daan”, my impression was that he will look into the lifestyle of the government employees especially of those branded as corrupt government agencies. That he will look into their banks accounts. That his administration will file the corresponding cases against them if found to have unexplained wealth. That he will remove them. That he will implement strict and concrete procedures to reduce, if not eradicate entirely, the corruption. That after cleaning up, he will increase the salaries of the employees of these agencies.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I was so excited at the beginning. I saw his administration making the former president, the former ombudsman, the former chief justice, and other members of the former administration accountable. But suddenly, I have felt dismayed. He stopped. I have wondered. The actions were not against corruption but against the opposition. It’s not what the people wanted. The people want to eradicate corruption from all government agencies at different level.</span></span><br />

<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The president’s term is about to end. Where are we now? We are like a car that was cleaned up and fully furnished on the outside but the engine is totally wrecked. What’s the use of that but for display?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I saw hope when the Supreme Court decided that PDAF is unconstitutional. Until now, it’s like I am dreaming. Right now everything could happen. As an examiner, it’s normal to audit government contractors’ records. It’s not surprising that you will find how the money for the projects is divided among COA auditor, budget officer, the accountant, and of course, corrupt politicians.<br />The issue I am raising is bigger than PDAF. It’s about the corruption in the BIR. Indeed, corruption through PDAF is just the tip of the iceberg.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I would like to share how corruption works at the BIR. I want everybody to understand and feel its gravity to our life. This is bigger than PDAF because the accumulated amount is enormous. Continuous pain is worst than short time severe pain.<br /><br />Voluntary payments, withholding taxes, and investigation of taxpayers—these are the ways of collecting taxes by the BIR. An example of voluntary payment is the filing of an annual income tax return. This is the one we rush to pay every April 15. Withholding tax on compensation—deducted by the employers from the employees together with the pag-ibig, sss, and other deductions monthly—is an example of a withholding tax. The case of Manny Pacquiao is an example of audit of taxpayer.<br />Corruption transpires during the investigation of businesses by the revenue officers.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Examiners, supervisors (assessment section), assistant RDO, Revenue District Officers (RDO), Directors, and some commissioners—these are the specific revenue officers involved to the scheme. No examiners, supervisors, RDOs, & Directors can claim that he was never been involved in this scheme. Is there any policeman who has never touched a gun? Is there any fisherman who has never tasted the fresh or sea water?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Every year the BIR conducts tax examinations to most business establishments. Initially, the BIR issues letter of investigation.<br />Letter of Authority (L.A.), Tax Verification Notice (T.V.N.), and Letter Notice (L.N.)—these are the letter of investigations issued by the BIR, although the L.N. is not actually used for thorough investigation.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The LA is used for regular audit. The TVN is used when LA is inappropriate. This includes closure of small businesses. Another used of TVN is when transferring the ownership of real property by inheritance.<br />The LN is used for some circumstances. When the BIR found a discrepancy between the information submitted by a taxpayer and the information gathered by the BIR from another taxpayer outside the formal audit, an LN is issued.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />This happens usually between a distributor and a whole seller. Both of them submit information to the BIR. Considering their relationship, the former being the buyer and the latter being the seller, the information are compared based on the records submitted to the BIR. Any discrepancy will lead to the issuance of LN. As a consequence, the taxpayer can pay the tax if he agrees; otherwise, he can explain why such discrepancy occurred.<br />The main source of corruption is the LA because this is the normal way of authorizing the audit.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />In the eyes of the revenue officers, LA means money. With LA, revenue officers are like stockholders of every corporation. In some case, when a revenue officer received a LA, he is already borrowing money for casino because he is sure that on or before 120 days he has money, specifically from that LA.<br />LA is like a certificate of deposit. It’s like a check. It smells money. It’s money. Revenue Officers call it “the bread and butter”.<br /><br />Examiners and group supervisors quarrel for LA. Each lobbies, some even make advance payment to their RDO just to get the taxpayer they desire to audit.</span></span><br />

<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The LA is assigned to the examiners with a group supervisor. An examiner can have several LA at the same time, more or less ten (10) LAs per examiner depending on the number of examiners in a district. A group supervisor can have more than one group of examiners.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The transaction is straightforward and simple. The audit is conducted by the examiners. The findings are presented to the taxpayers, often with the supervisor. The taxpayer arrange schedule with the supervisors to discuss the settlement which includes the amount to be shown on the receipt and the amount that goes for the boys—the bribe money.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The supervisor discusses the settlement with the RDO. If approved, the payment form is prepared signed by the RDO and the taxpayer pays with the bank. The taxpayer returns to the supervisor and with him are the payment form and the money for the boys. In some cases the taxpayer just gives the whole amount to the examiner or supervisor and let them pay with the bank. The revenue officer will just send the original copy of the payment form to the taxpayer after payment with the bank.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><i>The supervisor divides the money among himself, the examiners, and the RDO. The RDO divides the money given to him by the supervisor. He gives to the assistant RDO and to the Director. And finally, the Director distributes the money to the commissioners of his choice.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />These are the common scenarios that you would see almost every day at the BIR. There are some districts where the supervisor reports the money to the assistant RDO. The reason why the usual distribution of money is from the supervisor to the RDO and not to the assistant is because of “Bukol”. This is a common word inside the BIR. It refers to the amount of money not reported by one to another.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />It is; therefore, wise for a contractor to under declare transactions either by decreasing his gross income or increasing his expenses or both.<br />A 50% or more under declaration is not surprising. This makes businessmen feel safe. When the BIR comes, they settle for the 50% to 75% of the under declaration. If you are the businessmen, why file your taxes correctly? You will just put yourself in trouble. This has became the attitude of the taxpayers towards taxation.<br /><br />Let’s set an example. If the total amount of tax to be paid is P100.00, the taxpayer will declare P60.00 resulting under payment of tax amounting to P40.00. The examiners will settle for P20.00 and out of this P10.00 goes to the government and the other P10.00 goes to the revenue officers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The amount shown at the beginning amounting to 24B, in the example above represents the P10.00 stolen by the revenue officers. Can you imagine how much is the actual loss of the government? That P10.00 represents 25% of the total loss by the government. The 100% must be P96B.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />But not yet, it was just based on the amount stolen by the examiners and supervisors. How about the amount that goes to the assistant RDO, RDO, assistant Director, Director, and some commissioners? The amount taken by these officers were not yet included to the above computation. At least you have the idea of how serious this problem is.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />If the government could just collect properly these amounts, is there a need to impose a VAT on gasoline and in electricity?<br /><br />The salary of Revenue Officer I, including the examiners, is just about P13,000.00 gross of deductions but look around the BIR offices and notice the brand new cars parking on the parking space. Who owns it? How an examiner with such salary is capable of buying this kind of cars?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />The BIR says, “Run after the tax evaders” but the real tax evaders are inside the BIR. All revenues whatever the source—legal or illegal—is subject to tax. How much the revenue officers have declared to their income tax return compared to their bank accounts and properties? They are the root of tax evasion. They teach the taxpayers to evade taxes. More often than not, the issuance of LA is just for formality only. Beforehand, the agreement is already arranged. A taxpayer is informed in advance that a LA will be issued and the amount of settlement is already arranged.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Recently, the BIR goes with the big issues. When the case on the chief justice broke out, there’s the BIR. When the PDAF scandal broke out there’s the BIR. There’s also the case of Manny Pacquiao. That’s the magic trick—leading the eyes of the audiences to one direction using one hand as the other hand performs the trick. It’s okay to ride with these issues, after all there’s a legal and factual basis, but it must be assured that the real issue are being addressed and that’s the corruption at the BIR.</span></span></div>

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Malacañang spokesperson Panelo to media: Your fault again!!

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On <b>Saturday</b>, incoming <b>Malacañang spokesperson</b>, lawyer <b>Salvador Panelo </b>stated that the "<b>wrong perception</b>" by <b>UN Secretary General Ban Ki</b>-<b>moon </b>of <b>President</b>-<b>elect Rodrigo Duterte's </b>alleged <b>endorsement </b>of <b>extrajudicial killings</b> came from "<b>incorrect news reports</b>."</div>
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After Ban pounced Duterte for his "apparent endorsement of extrajudicial killings," Panelo stressed that Duterte did not support any summary executions. Adding that the <b>UN chief </b>was "<b>unfortunate</b>" to have issued the strongly worded statement, the first world leader since Duterte's landslide victory on <b>May 9</b>.</div>
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"<b>Obviously</b>, the UN secretary general believed the incorrect news reports that gave rise to such wrong perception. The President-elect has <b>not endorsed</b>, cannot and will never endorse extrajudicial killings they being contrary to law," <b>he persisted</b>.</div>
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And on <b>Wednesday</b>, last <b>June 8, Ban </b>issued a statement describing Duterte’s comments on summary killings were "of particular concern in the light of ongoing impunity for serious cases of violence against journalists in the Philippines."</div>
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Ban said, "<b>I am </b>extremely disturbed by recent remarks by the President-elect of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. I unequivocally condemn his apparent endorsement of extrajudicial killings, which is <b>illegal </b>and a <b>breach </b>of <b>fundamental rights </b>and <b>freedoms</b>."</div>
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Duterte told reporters in <b>Davao City </b>during a late-night press briefing that most journalists murdered in our nation were corrupt. "<b>Most of those killed</b>, to be <b>frank</b>, had done something. You won't be killed if you didn't do anything wrong," Duterte had said, adding that many <b>Filipino journalist </b>were corrupt.</div>
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He stated that, "if you are a journalist who is doing what is right, nobody will touch you, especially if (<b>what you publish</b>) is <b>true</b>. You cannot hide the truth." </div>
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"<b>Most </b>of those killed were paid to take sides or they got paid but they failed (<b>to deliver</b>). Or they took <b>money </b>from <b>gamblers </b>but still hit them," and <b>lastly adding</b>: "You really want the truth? That's the truth..."</div>
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Ending contractualization is a priority of DOLE! Read more!!

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The <b>incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Belo III </b>claims that he plans to end <b>contractualization </b>in <b>government </b>before on <b>big companies</b>. He added that this will be his <b>priority </b>and the government should take the lead in <b>following labor laws</b>.</div>
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Bello claims, “‘Yun (contractualization in government) ang una nating titingnan. You cannot expect the <b>private</b> <b>sector </b>to <b>follow </b>our law if the government isn’t willing to observe the law,”</div>
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He added that the agencies' hiring abilities should be considered to make a plan to end <b>contractualization</b>. “<b>[W]e </b>also have to be conscious of the limitations of our government agencies. Kailangan nila ng manggagawa pero wala silang budget kaya they resolve to this kind of <b>malpractice</b>,” </div>
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Contractualization is also known as '<b>endo</b>' or end of contract in the country. This is a labor practice in which companies hire workers for just a <b>limited period </b>of <b>six months </b>or <b>less</b>, without giving them benefits.</div>
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However, the law requires the employers to regularize workers who were employed for six months or lay them off from work completely.  The President-elect Rodrigo Duterte also <b>vows </b>to end contractualization. “Maliwanag ang kanyang kautusan na ipatupad ang anti-contractualization [<b>laws</b>], meaning we have to <b>enforce </b>them strictly kasi ngayon maraming kumpanya, <b>business groups </b>na di sumusunod doon,” Bello added.</div>
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Duterte also asked him to get rid of the <b>Department of Labor of Employment of corruption</b> and <b>underperforming officials</b>.<br />
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Senator Alan Cayetano claims that Bongbong does not fall under 'the best and the brightest'!!

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Earlier, losing vice presidential candidate <b>Ferdinand </b>"<b>Bongbong</b>" <b>Marcos Jr </b>claims that the <b>President</b>-<b>elect Rodrigo Duterte </b>offered him a <b>Cabinet post</b>. This will only take place after the <b>mandatory year</b>-<b>long appointment ban</b>.</div>
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However, <b>Senator Alan Peter Cayetano </b>said that it may be a mere "<b>speculation</b>". He also noted that Duterte is keen on getting only "<b>the best and the brightest</b>" and Marcos doesn't fall under the descriptions. </div>

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"Would I go against him (<b>Marcos</b>) if I think he's among the best and the brightest?" he said. "I haven't heard that there was a <b>formal offer</b>," he added.</div>
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But Duterte's former running mate reveals that it is still the <b>incoming presidents's </b>"<b>prerogative </b>to appoint whoever he likes". "I may like some of his appointments, I may not like the other appointments, but I believe in him (Duterte) and support him all the way," Cayetano stated.</div>
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Lastly, Senator Cayetano says that it's too early to assume what's going to happen for the <b>whole year</b>. He also added that the President-elect may change his mind on appointments, as well as his earlier decision not to give a <b>Cabinet </b>post to <b>Vice President</b>-<b>elect Leni Robredo</b>.</div>
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Duterte Vows to Investigate De Lima on ‘Shabu’ Inside Bilibid!!!

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DAVAO CITY—The war is not yet over. “I will investigate you.” This was presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte stern response to Senator-elect Leila De Lima.
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 De Lima earlier vowed that she will be keeping an eye on Duterte most especially for his shoot-to-kill order against suspected criminals.
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“Shabu (inside the Bilibid Prisons) started in her time. Siya magbantay sa akin,” Duterte said. Shabu is layman’s term for methamphetamine hydrochloride.
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Duterte shared that he already approached De Lima to remind her that there is a bigger problem that must be immediately addressed. “I called her attention when she criticized me after the senate hearing. Instead of zeroing in the real culprit ako na binantayan niya,” Duterte said. 
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Duterte had a word war with De Lima after the tough talking mayor threatened to kill alleged rice smuggler Davidson Bangayan during a Senate hearing in 2014. “I will dig deep. In response to that, ‘hoy iha wag mo akong masyado pakialaman sa bunganga ko you better look at your own backyard. 
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Shabu is being cooked inside your premises in Bilibid,” Duterte said. Duterte said that it even took seven months for De Lima to start going inside the Bilibid Jail after he tipped her to do something about it. “It took you seven months to go inside Bilibid. I will investigate you,” Duterte said.
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Atienza to Duterte: Death Penalty will only bring violence and more crime!!

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Buhay Representative Lito Atienza – a pro-life lawmaker – has given a warning to President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, his administration and the 17th Congress about the reinstatement of the death penalty, saying that it would not help eliminate crime but would increase the level of violence in the country instead.
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“That killing convicts will somehow lessen crime is a false premise. On the contrary, executions will only engender a culture of violence that will in turn breed even more brutal crimes,” Atienza stated.
         According to the former mayor of Manila, the best way to minimize crime in the country is effective law enforcement and a strict application and implementation of the law. “We maintain that the certainty of the swift capture and punishment of felons is our best deterrence to crime,” he added
          However, Atienza clarified that he fully supports Duterte’s plan to strongly fight against all kinds of crime, especially corruption and illegal drug trade. “We want our new president to succeed in the war on crime. He deserves everybody’s help in rooting out corruption in law enforcement, the prosecution service, the judiciary and corrections,” Atienza explained.
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 Atienza also believes that public hanging is a cruel and inhumane punishment which could prevent the progress of society. “In the years ahead, we envision a highly progressive and humane republic firmly grounded in a culture of life—on respect for the sanctity of human life. We are not dreaming of a backward and callous nation anchored on a medieval culture of death,” Atienza said.
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A Man Was Furiously Swallowed Alive By A Giant Snake! You Wouldn't Believe This!!

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A photo of a snake who allegedly swallowed a live man has been making the rounds on social media sites. People are becoming more curious if this photo was real or not. </div>
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The <b>YouTube</b> <b>Channel</b> <b>Hoax</b> <b>Factor </b>made a research to prove if this photo is authentic or not. They made a study regarding the facts about this snake. </div>

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They found out that it is indeed easy for the <b>giant snakes </b>to end the life of and <b>swallow </b>a <b>human</b> being. But they revealed that there are still no documentations if this really happened. </div>
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Moreover, Discovery Channel proved that it is indeed easy for the Anaconda to swallow a man after looping itself around the prey. </div>
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There are still no proof if this photo is real or not. In line with that, many people claims that it is just edited.<br />
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A Man Was Furiously Swallowed Alive By A Giant Snake! You Wouldn't Believe This!!

A photo of a snake who allegedly swallowed a live man has been making the rounds on social media sites. People are becoming more curiou...

Ex-LP official: 1.2 billion Yolanda funds were paid to celebrity endorsers of Roxas and Robredo !

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An ex-Liberal Party official in Western Visayas who picked from the gathering to back Sen. Grace Poe, exposed that P1.2 Billion of Yolanda assets were paid to no less than 36 big name endorsers of presidential bet Mar Roxas.

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On thursday, a congressman from Negros Occidental told nearby radio station DYLR Bacolod, that one reason why he surrendered from the party is the "rich spending of people's money".

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Our nearby government officials who required assets for their crusade were deserted in light of the fact that the gathering had organized Mar and Leni. The overspending on futile VIP supports is simply unsuitable", the solon said.

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Mar Roxas said big names who supported his candicacy are not paid and they are doing it willfully, but rather veteran showbiz moderator and journalist Cristy Fermin invalidated the case, saying famous people are paid as much as 20 million. Fermin refers to Kathryn Bernardo as a case, who supposedly got 20 million - a move that purportedly maddened INC that prompted her ejection from the capable religious gathering.

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Roxas big name endorsers incorporates for the most part from ABS-CBN gifts headed by Kris Aquino, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Karla Abellana and Ruffa Mae Quinto among others.

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We had no issue damaging. The issue is, we are spending individuals' cash that was proposed for Yolanda casualties, and we, here in Visayas can't simply endure", the congressman said.

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Ex-LP official: 1.2 billion Yolanda funds were paid to celebrity endorsers of Roxas and Robredo !

An ex-Liberal Party official in Western Visayas who picked from the gathering to back Sen. Grace Poe, exposed that P1.2 Billion of Yola...

Marcos accuses outgoing President Benigno Aquino III to be the mastermind!!

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Word already has it since Senator <b>Ferdinand "Bongbong Marcos" </b>lost to the vice presidential race that he will <b>file </b>an <b>electoral protest</b>. Marcos made a statement on Saturday that he was <b>robbed </b>of at least <b>three million votes</b>.</div>
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Marcos have also collected pieces of evidences to include in his complaint as he has supposedly claimed that <b>Leni's administration</b> was <b>cheating </b>in the elections. And said that his electoral protest would be filed by the end of the month.</div>
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The senator even accused the outgoing <b>President Benigno Aquino III's</b> government as the <b>mastermind </b>of the <b>alleged operation</b> of vote-rigging occurrences. </div>
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The issue's  information is still lacking as both sides have not completely talked, let's not assume anything and just wait for the truth to unveil.</div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Source: </span><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/06/11/16/marcos-son-claims-3-m-votes-lost-to-fraud-tags-aquino-govt" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: small;" target="_blank">ABS-CBN</a></div>

Marcos accuses outgoing President Benigno Aquino III to be the mastermind!!

Word already has it since Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong Marcos" lost to the vice presidential race that he will file an elector...

4 Important Reasons Why Pregnant Women Should M@ke Love Everyday!!

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There is an ongoing debate as to whether it is <b>bad </b>or <b>good </b>for the <b>health </b>when a <b>pregnant woman </b>does have an<b> interc*urse</b>.</div>
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It is a gift from up above when a woman conceives a baby. There are tons of changes that occurs when a woman gets pregnant. </div>
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Pregnancy can is both a blessing and a burden as well. The period of 9 months that the women feels the changes is one of the most difficult times in her life. But did you know that there are 4 reasons why pregnant women should consider having interc*urse every day?</div>
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<b>1. Lowers the blood pressure</b></div>
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-It is an effective stress reliever and puts the blood pressure in a healthy level. </div>
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<b>2. Gives a Good Sleep</b></div>
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After a woman gets to the climax, they will tend to have a better sleep without any discomforts. </div>
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<b>3. Increases Intimacy</b></div>
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- It is a great bonding between two people especially for couples. </div>
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<b>4. Reduces the pain</b></div>
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- There are tons of pain that pregnant people feels. By increasing the sensitivity of the private part, it tends to feel less pain.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.yourstylishlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YourStylishLife</a>, <a href="http://minionscoop.blogspot.com/2016/06/4-reasons-why-pregnant-ladywomen-need.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MinnionScoop</a></span></div>

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Duterte Soon To Implement A National ID System In The Philippines?!

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The Foundation for the Economic Freedom <b>(FEF)</b> is urging the president-elect <b>Rodrigo Duterte </b>to implement a <b>national</b> <b>identification card </b>to enhance the law and order in the country. </div>
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“We also call on the incoming Duterte administration to work with Congress to immediately pass a national ID system bill that would not only provide each Filipino with an official government ID, but also address serious and valid concerns with respect to security, integrity and privacy of personal information,” said the FEF in a statement</div>
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This is a card that would really testify that  a person is truly a Filipino. A national ID System would eventually bring improvement to the public services and the governance of the system. </div>

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“Presently, numerous Filipinos, many of whom are poor or live in far-flung areas, do not have official birth certificates registered with the NSO/PSA, and therefore suffer from lack of access to public and private services requiring birth certificates,”FEF added. </div>

Duterte Soon To Implement A National ID System In The Philippines?!

The Foundation for the Economic Freedom (FEF) is urging the president-elect Rodrigo Duterte to implement a national identification car...