Despite the Philippine National Police being under full alert, there were still nine criminal incidents recorded during the first day of the papal visit.
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Authorities keep militant groups away from Pope Francis
The authorities kept militant groups away from Pope Francis from airing their grievances regarding political prisoners, OFWs and other issues.
Aquino to sign EOs regarding usage of coco levy fund
President Aquino is set to sign two Executive Orders regarding the use of the 71 billion peso coconut levy fund.
Areas in Visayas and Luzon declared under Signal Number 1
Several areas in Luzon and Visayas were declared under public storm signal number one as “Amang” rampages through the region. The storm is now moving towards eastern Visayas.
Philippines will host 1st APEC senior official meeting
The Philippines will host the first senior official meeting of the APEC in the Clark and Subic free economic zones.
Two cable networks discuss pay per view broadcast of Pacquiao Mayweather fight
Two competing American cable companies, HBO and Showtime are discussing the possibility of the joint pay-per-view broadcast of the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight.
SC asks DOJ et al to explain transfer of convicted drug lords
The Supreme Court asked the Department of Justice and its subordinate agencies, the National Bureau of Investigation and the New Bilibid Prison to explain their transfer of nineteen high-profile inmates last December.
PNP, all systems go
The Philippine National Police is ready for the 5-day papal visit, with PNP Regional Director Carlo Balmoria saying that the PNP is already “all systems go”.
Motorcycle accident in La Union
A motorcycle collided with a truck in Bacnotan, La Union resulting in the back rider of the motorcycle being critically injured.
AFP faces security challenge during papal visit
The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines called the papal visit a “security nightmare”, with AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang saying that it is no joke to guarantee the safety of the leader of the Catholic Church.
MIAA cancels flights in preparation for arrival of Pope Francis
The Manila International Airport Authority cancelled domestic and international flights in preparation for the arrival of Pope Francis.
“Amang” enters PAR
The first storm for 2015 has finally entered the Philippine area of responsibility according to the PAGASA.
