MANILA, Philippines (Oct 15, 2012) - Chief peace negotiators of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Monday took the first step in ending decades of war and bloodhed as they signed the "framework agreement," which lays down the groundwork for the final and enduring peace in Mindanao.

DAET, Camarines Norte – The local police in this Capital town is investigating the death of a Swiss national who died in a collision involving a garbage truck owned by the local government and a motorcycle being driven by the victim.

The truck driver reportedly fled the scene of the accident.

NAGA CITY (Oct. 14, 2012) – Cause-oriented group Bagong Alyansang Magkabayan (BAYAN) Bicol chapter declared in a statement sent to news outlets on Friday (Oct. 12) that COMELEC was right to disqualify party list organization AKO-Bicol (AKB) in the 2013 mid-term elections.

Bayan Bicol says it is about time that COMELEC cleansed the party list of so called “pseudo party-list groups”, which it claims is part of the infrastructure of traditional politics and does not represent the interest of the marginalized sector.

The Supreme Court (SC) denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Santiago Arenas relating to his inexcusable delay in resolving the civil case of GMA Network (GMA) against Mohan Gumatay (a.k.a. "Mo Twister") and Associated Broadcast Company (ABC5).

This was after GMA filed a complaint with the Highest Court on July 29, 2011 charging Arenas with gross inefficiency and undue delay, which according to GMA caused them injustice and irrevocable injury.

Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, chairman and chief executive officer of the GMA Network warns the public of the existence of a fake Twiiter that uses his name.

A disclaimer issued by the network reads:

"This is to announce that GMA Network Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon does not have a Twitter account. Netizens are advised to disregard fictitious Twitter accounts using his name and photos.

Thank you."

Naga City (Oct 11, 2012) - In response, Facebook post that disconcerted many of her supporters, Leni Robredo promptly denies that Migz Villafuerte is the official Liberal Party (LP) bet for Governor of Camarines Sur. In fact, it is Joel Cadiz, said Leni.

MANILA, Philippines (Oct 9, 2012) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of Republic Act 10175 also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order on Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, an SC justice told reporters.

The SC magistrates unanimously voted for the issuance of the TRO.

MediaQuest Holdings Inc. (Mediaquest) and the major shareholders of GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) have announced the termination of recent discussions with respect to a possible acquisition of a controlling interest in GMA by Mediaquest and its affiliate within the PLDT Group. The parties have been unable to arrive at mutually acceptable terms despite the continual discussions and efforts exerted in good faith.

MediaQuest is owned by PLDT's retirement fund.

Please also find below quote from GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon:

Starting October 6, GMA brings to Filipino viewers' weekend mornings the newest cartoon program, The Looney Tunes Show.

Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) prevailed over rival stations in nationwide TV ratings last September according to the industry's more trusted ratings provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.