The Department of Transportation and Communications announced that there is still no exact date regarding the implementation of the increased price rate of the LRT and the MRT.
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Atty. Gigi Reyes in Camp Bagong Diwa
One of the accused in the pork barrel scam, Atty. Gigi Reyes is already in the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, in the female dormitory of its compound in Camp Bagong-Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City.
Revilla will not attend hearing on bail
Senator Ramon Revilla will not attend the hearing for his motion for bail, but his lawyer is already in Sandiganbayan.
Sen. Revilla opposes moves to suspend him
Detained Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., opposed the prosecutor’s move to suspend him, saying that such motion will not serve any purpose since he is already in detention.
Rally vs. graft and corruption
Various protest groups rallied in front of the Sandiganbayan, saying that President Aquino should be arrested for the pork barrel scam.
Protest groups accompany Yolanda victims to DSWD
Protest groups Gabriela and Kadamay went to the office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development to accompany Yolanda victims in protests actions regarding the giving of assistance to said victims.
Vice Mayor Isko Moreno helps family facing problems with funeral home
Vice Mayor Isko Moreno went to Blumentrit, Manila, paying for the balance of a family so that they can finally bury their deceased relative.
Filipinos in Japan warned about super typhoon
The Philippine embassy in Japan reminded Filipinos in the said country to prepare for the coming of super typhoon “Florita” which will be the strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 15 years.
Sandiganbayan hears motions for bail of Estrada and Napoles
The Sandiganbayan is hearing the respective motions for bail of Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Janet Lim Napoles.
Enrile’s medical procedure did not push through
The 2D Echo medical procedure that Senator Enrile was supposed to undergo this morning did not push through at the request of the senator himself.
Estrada and Napoles at Sandiganbayan
Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Janet Lim Napoles are in Sandiganbayan to hear their separate motions for bail.
Typhoon out of Philippine area of responsibility
Typhoon “Florita” weakens as it leaves the Philippine area of responsibility but it continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, causing rains to Metro Manila.
