Before the start of the budget presentation in Malacañang, President Aquino said that Budget secretary Butch Abad submitted his resignation but the President rejected it.
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Enrile attends arraignment at Sandiganbayan
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile and Janet Lim Napoles attended their arraignment at the Sandiganbayan while co-accused Atty. Gigi Reyes was not able to attend because of panic attacks.
NBI and PNP files charges against hazing incident suspects
The National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police is scheduled to file charges against twenty suspects involved in the hazing incident that resulted in the death of Julius Caesar Servando.
DSWD confirms that it benefited from DAP
The Department of Social Welfare and Development confirmed that it benefited from DAP funds, receiving an additional Php 1.97 billion which it used to support social services project in the ARMM.
Atty. Gigi Reyes’ conditon improves
After two days in the hospital, Atty. Gigi Reyes’ medical condition has markedly improved but she is still not well enough to attend her scheduled arraignment.
Senators divided on Pnoy’s rejection of Sec. Abad’s resignation
Opposition Senator Nancy Binay asked President Aquino to reconsider his decision not to accept Abad’s resignation.
Senate Finance Committee Summons Abad to explain on DAP
The Senate Finance Committee summons Budget secretary Butch Abad in a hearing to explain the controversial DAP.
Gov’t investigators, to file charges vs. Servando hazing suspect
Government investigators will be filing charges against twenty suspects in the death of the 18-year old hazing victim.
Metro Manila Public Safety Legion to ensure peace and order at INC centennial — MMDA
MANILA (Philippine News Agency) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGUs) of Metro Manila will deploy a Metro Manila Public Safety Legion to ensure the safety of millions of participants who are expected to join the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) centennial anniversary on July 27 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino announced Wednesday that the legion will be composed of traffic enforcers, rescue personnel, policemen, […]
TESDA spends Php 1.1B from DAP
The Commission on Audit announced that almost Php 1.1 billion was spent by TESDA on fake scholars. Said money came from the controversial DAP.
Drunk man assaults policeman
A drunk man was arrested in Tondo, Manila when he punched a police officer.
Rice supply continues to dwindle
The rice supply of the Philippines continue to dwindle especially now in what is considered lean months. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the rice supply has dwindled by 8%.
