Vice President Jejomar Binay said that he may possibly attend the hearing if he is invited by the whole Senate Blue Ribbon Committtee.
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Aquino sees no need to revoke VFA
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — President Benigno S. Aquino III sees no need to abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) just because of the “sin of one person”, as he referred to the killing of a Filipino transgender allegedly by a U.S. serviceman in Olongapo City. The President made the remark in an interview in Palo, Leyte on Oct. 20 following the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the landing in the province of […]
President Aquino leads commemoration of 70th year of Leyte Gulf Landing
(PALO, Leyte) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday paid tribute to the country’s forefathers who fought and died during the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese rule.In his speech during the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing here, President Aquino said the occasion was also an opportunity to “recognize the goodwill we now extend to those who were once our enemies.”“Beyond cataloguing the horrors of war, let us honor the […]
VP Binay, still not keen on attending Senate probe despite survey results
Vice President Jejomar Binay stands by his decision to not attend the Senate hearing despite surveys result showing that a majority of Filipinos want him to attend the said hearing.
US Ambassador assures Philippines of his country’s commitment
In the light of the Laude killing, United States Ambasador Philip Goldberg reaffirms the commitment of his country to the Philippines.
Prison for American soldiers
A member of the House of Representatives proposed for the establishment of a prison for American soldiers who commit crimes inside the Philippines, saying that the United States insists on keeping custody of said American soldiers due to the inhumane conditions of Philippine prisons.
Senate Blue RIbbon sub committee to invite VP Binay in hearing
Despite his continued refusal to attend the hearing, the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee will send another invitation to the Vice-President to attend their October 30 hearing.
Farmers’ group protests MRT expansion
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas staged a protest at the North Avenue of the MRT to protest the expansion of the MRT to San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan.
President Aquino visits Leyte for the anniversary of MacArthur landing
President Aquino and United States Ambassador Philip Goldberg visits Leyte today to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf landing.
MMDA launches mobile application that will update motorists about road accidents
Motorists can now be quickly alerted about accidents in the major thoroughfares of Metro Manila thru a new mobile app launched by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
Philippines participates in World Food Day
The Department of Agriculture lead the country’s participation in the World Food Day, acknowledging the contribution of food farmers to the agricultural sector.
DPWH continues road-reblocking
The Department of Public Works and Highways finally continued its road-reblocking operations after it was postponed due to continuous rain. Motorists are advised to avoid the following routes and to make use of alternative routes.
