MANILA, Feb. 9, 2010—A poll watchdog vowed to keep an eye on the conduct of the country’s first ever automated elections in May to prevent massive fraud.

With the elections barely three months away, the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) said the capabilities of the new system have not been fully established.

MANILA, Philippines, February 9, 2010—Health Alliance for Democracy (Head) slapped the Armed Forces of the Philippines for allegedly doing a witch-hunt among the members of the medical community, especially among those who are members of the non-governmental organizations tagged as communist fronts.

MANILA, Feb. 9, 2010—A real pro-life and pro-family candidate would also be non-corrupt, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) clarified Tuesday.

Fr. Melvin Castro denied reports quoting him of telling the public that one can vote for any anti-reproductive health bill candidate even if that politician is corrupt.

MANILA, Feb. 8, 2010— Evangelist and presidential aspirant Bro. Eddie Villanueva will the Bangon Pilipinas Party in unfurling what they tout as the country’s “biggest flag” in Luneta on Feb. 9.

Villanueva, head of the Jesus is Lord Movement, will be joined by his party mates in what they call a symbolic gesture of a new Philippines.

MANILA, Feb. 8, 2010— Some 3, 000 youth pilgrims from various countries renewed their commitment to taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth after five days of intensive meetings in Makati City.

The Taize Pilgrimage of Trust drew to a close on Sunday with a concelebrated Mass presided by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales at the Don Bosco Technical Institute.

ANTIPOLO City— Feb. 8, 2010— Senatorial contender Liza Maza of Nationalista-Makabayan party has sounded the alarm over the increasing number of abused children in the country.