The Administration is asking the Supreme Court to dismiss the petitions against EDCA, with the Solicitor General saying that said agreement is vital to maintain national security.
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AFP arsenal to supply weapons to PNP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Arsenal is targetting to be a world-class supplier of armaments. The national arsenal also provides weapons to the Philippine National Police.
Intelligence community on terrorist
Malacañang is asking the intelligence community to verify the possibility of terrorist attack in Manila after the United States released its travel advisory.
Sen. Santiago raises possibility of impeachment complaint vs Binay
(Eagle News Service) — Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said that it is possible that Vice-President Jejomar Binay would soon be facing an impeachment complaint for betrayal of public trust if he continues to refuse to answer allegations against him in the Senate. Santiago said there is evidence on Binay’s alleged unexplained wealth that the Vice-President should explain. The Senator said Binay’s continued refusal to appear before the Senate to answer the allegations on his alleged […]
Palace asks the public to help authorities foil terror attacks
The Palace on Friday called for increased public vigilance following the recent arrest of three suspected terrorists in Quezon City.Initial reports from the authorities said the three were members of the Rajah Sulayman group, which appears to be plotting an attack in Metro Manila.In a press briefing in Malacañang, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Armed Forces of the Philippines has yet to confirm the specific terror plot connected to the arrest of the […]
New SWS survey shows higher public satisfaction with President Aquino’s performance, says Palace
(Eagle News Service) — Malacañang on Friday welcomed the higher public satisfaction with President Benigno S. Aquino III’s performance, as shown by the results of a new survey.Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey result showed that the President’s ratings “remain historically high.” “President Aquino’s ratings remain historically high compared to the same period of other administrations,” she said in a statement. “Surveys are snapshots of a political landscape at […]
Special Ombudsman panel to conduct probe on Purisima, 11 others on Werfast deal
The Office of the Ombudsman created a special panel to conduct preliminary investigation and administrative adjudication of the two complaints filed against top officials of the Philippine National Police.
AFP, no definite information regarding new Bangsamoro group
The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said that they have no definite information regarding the new Bangsamoro Justice Front group.
Senate hearing on Makati building continues
The Senate will continue its hearing on the allegedly overpriced Makati building as well as the Hacienda Binay on October 23.
DTI and DA discovers overpricing in QC
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA) officials discovered that the price of chicken and pork being sold in Quezon City markets were too high.
“Ompong ” weakens
“Ompong” is now located near Batanes and is going north and by Saturday will leave the Philippine area of responsibility.
Businessman asked to appear in Senate hearing
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV issued a subpoena to the alleged dummy businessman connected with VP Binay.
