According to PAGASA, there is no low pressure area forming near the country, so expect fair weather for five days.
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Binay, expresses confidence Pnoy won’t extend term
Department of Interior and Local Government secretary Mar Roxas was said to have lauded the idea of term extension for President Aquino.
Sandiganbayan junks Enrile’s bail petition
The Sandiganbayan denied Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile’s motion for reconsideration, seeking temporary freedom. The Anti-Graft Court also dismissed with finality and refused to junk the plunder case against him.
Coalition of Filipino Consumers challenge Purisima to release his SALN
The Coalition of Filipino Consumers challenged PNP Chief Purisima to release his statement of assets, liabilities and network.
Rain continues in Luzon
The “habagat” weather system continues in Luzon, bringing rains even after the departure of Typhoon “Jose”.
NDRRMC confirms death due to typhoon
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed that at least one died during the onslaught of Typhoon “Jose”, when the Pangasinan native jumped from a hanging bridge and was carried away by strong waters. More than 6,000 were affected by the said typhoon.
PNP to deploy some 900 rookies in Metro Manila
The Philippine National Police will augment its forces in crime-prone areas to intensify its drive to battle criminality.
Sen. Enrile asks SC to stop his Sandiganbayan plunder trial
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile once again turned to the Supreme Court to stop the Sandiganbayan trial regarding his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
China calls on Phl authorities to treat convicted poachers humanely
China has called on Philippine authorities to treat the convicted Chinese poachers humanely and with impartiality according to the law.
Congressmen push for amending the bank secrecy law
Two lawmakers are seeking the removal of businessmen who issued bouncing checks from the coverage of the banking secrecy law.
DOH will release template for cigarette graphic warning
Next month, the Department of Health will release the template that will be used for the graphic warning which will be used on cigarette packages.
Impending transport crisis, according to LTO
The Land Transportation Office is urging the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and mayors in greater Manila to comply with its “no apprehension policy”, saying that non-compliance may result in a transportation crisis.
