A man pretending to be an Army official and conducting fake recruitment of prospective military personnel was arrested in the province of Rizal.
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Buy bust operation nets shabu
An estimated 1/2 kilogram of shabu was confiscated by the Manila police after conducting a buy-bust operation in Binondo, Manila
Cloudy skies and rains in eastern Visayas and Mindanao
An inter-tropical convergence zone will cause cloudy skies and rain in eastern Visayas and Mindanao.
Government coordinating with MILF to neutralize Abu Sayyaf
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — Malacañang said Thursday the government is coordinating with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in neutralizing the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the government is closely coordinating with the MILF since the latter is the government’s partner in insuring peace and order in the Bangsamoro region.“Masinsin ang ginagawang pakikipag-ugnayan ng pamahalaan sa MILF dahil sila ang partner ng pamahalaan sa pagtamo […]
Sen. Trillanes, media members tour alleged “Hacienda Binay”
Senator Antonio Trillanes and members of the media were finally able to enter the alleged Batangas property of VP Binay.
NET 25’s “Sa Ganang Mamamayan” gains recognition at CSC Awarding ceremony
The Civil Service Commission conducted an awarding ceremony to recognize government agencies who managed to cut bureaucratic red tape. Also recognized are media entities who have contributed to the success of the Anti-Red Tape Act. NET 25’s “Sa Ganang Mamamayan” is one of the TV programs to receive such recognition.
Two more Sandiganbayan Justices to be investigated
Two more Justices of the Sandiganbayan would be put under investigation after absolving the alleged mastermind of the pork barrel scam, Janet Lim Napoles.
US calls for compliance of VFA regarding custody of Pemberton
The United States stood by the compliance of the provisions of the Visiting Forces Agreement regarding the custody of US Marine Private First Class Scott Pemberton, who was transferred to Camp Aguinaldo. AFP Chief of Staff, General Pio Catapang said that the US and the Philippines have joint custody over Pemberton.
PNP task force nabs shabu in Taguig City
The Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force of the Philippine National Police nabbed more than 4 kilos of shabu in Taguig City.
Migrant workers in Denmark gives warning to OFWs
As a Europe-wide crackdown on illegal migrants involved in drug trafficking was implemented, a migrant workers’ group in Denmark warned undocumented Filipino workers in said country to get legal aid necessary to put their papers in order.
Family of murdered Filipino transgender demand to see accused at detention facility
Family members and the boyfriend of a murdered transgender Filipino gathered outside the detention facility where the U.S. serviceman accused of killing him is allegedly being held on Wednesday (October 22) demanding to see proof he is on Philippine soil. Earlier on Wednesday, the United States had transferred U.S. Private First ClassJoseph Scott Pemberton to a detention facility under U.S. guard at the main headquarters of the Philippines’ Armed Forces. Pemberton is accused of murdering Jeffrey Laude, who also went […]
Aquino defends military agreement with the US despite murder inquiry
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Wednesday (October 22) defended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States amid calls to scrap the treaty after an American serviceman was charged with the murder of a Filipino transgender. U.S. Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton is accused of murdering Jeffrey Laude, who also went by the name Jennifer, in Olongapo City, about 50 km (30 miles) north of Manila. Speaking at an annual forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of thePhilippines, Aquino said the case will […]
