Senate award for Allan Pineda Lindo, better known as Apl.de.Ap

Senate President Franklin Drilon presents a Certificate of Commendation to Filipino-American rapper Allan Pineda Lindo, better known as Apl.de.Ap, during the latter’s courtesy call at the Senate on Monday (Feb. 17, 2014). Also in photo are (from left) Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Senator Pia Cayetano, Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)
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Senate President Franklin Drilon welcomes Allan Pineda Lindo, better known as Apl.de.Ap, at the Senate

Senate President Franklin Drilon welcomes the Filipino-American rapper Allan Pineda Lindo, better known as Apl.de.Ap, during a courtesy call at the Senate on Monday (Feb. 17, 2014). Looking on at right is Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

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Commemoration of the 142nd death anniversary of martyred priests GOMBURZA

The commemoration of the 142nd anniversary of the 1872 martyrdom of the Filipino priests Frs. Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora (GOMBURZA) was highlighted by floral offerings at their execution site at the Rizal Park in Manila on Monday (Feb. 17, 2014). Manila. Among those who sent flowers were President Benigno S. Aquino III and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada. (PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)
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VP Binay at the 8th Chinese Filipino Business Club national convention

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay (rostrum), delivers his keynote address during the 8th national convention of the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. themed “Rising to Meet Today’s Challenges” on Monday (Feb.17, 2014) at Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel. Seated from right are Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. president Cristino Lim; Cultural Attache of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines Pan Feng, and Chinese Filipino Business Club president Lino H. Uy. (PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)
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Exchanging views on tax campaign

Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner (BIR) Kim S. Jacinto-Henares and Quezon City 6th District Rep. Jose Christopher Belmonte exchange views during the BIR Tax Campaign Kick-off held on Monday (Feb. 17, 2014) at the Trinoma Activity Center, North Ave., Quezon City. The QC lawmaker represented House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)
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BIR Tax Campaign

Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares (with microphone) calls on taxpayers to file their 2013 income tax returns early in her speech during the BIR Tax Campaign Kick-off held on Monday (Feb. 17, 2014) at the Trinoma Activity Center, North Ave., Quezon City. Behind her are some of the BIR regional directors. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)
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