Senator Bam Aquino seeks an amendment of the Anti-Hazing Law to make it more effective in reducing or even eliminating hazing-related deaths in the country.
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Sen. Santiago Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Senator Mirriam Defensor Santiago announced that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. In press conference, the 69-year-old senator said she has cancer in her left lung which makes it hard for her to breathe. According to the Senator, it was better that the public knew about her true condition rather than coming up with assumptions with regards to her absences in the Senate and her position as a Justice in the International […]
Belmonte: DAP Unconstitutionality, Not Ground For Impeachment of PNOY
Known allies of President Aquino dismissed calls for impeachment after the Supreme Court declared the unconstitutionality of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). According to House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., the President cannot be impeached because the promulgation of the DAP program was done with clean and most sincere of intentions. Marikina City Representative Miro Quimbo explained that even if the DAP has been declared and deemed unconstitutional, it will not serve as a ground for […]
Signature Campaign for the FOI has already begun
Signature Campaign for the FOI has already begun By: Leander Denver Garcia Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat has begun the Signature Campaign for the Freedom of Information Bill (FOI) to show the how widely the public supports this. This is to prove the arguments of the critics from Congress that the public has no interest whatsoever with the said bill. The FOI Sign-On Campaign will start in Ifugao Province and will follow in Baguio City after […]
Police arrests two suspects in shooting
Police arrests two suspects in shooting description: Makati police arrested two suspects in a shooting resulting in one death and one injured.
NDRRMC starts nationwide earthquake drill
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, together with the Philippine Red Cross and the Manila local government started a city-wide earthquake drill to prepare for the possibility of a major earthquake in the National Capital Region and nearby areas.
Ex FG Arroyo in Sandigayanbayan
Ex-First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo went to the Sandiganbayan to face graft charges regarding the anomalous buying of secondhand helicopters in 2009.
DPWH Personnel urged to respect historical sites
The Department of Public Works and Highways reminded their personnel to put into consideration the preservation of historical sites and structures in the implementation of the department’s projects. DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that historical sites and structures should be protected because of their value to the country’s history and heritage. He added that preservation of historical sites should be considered from the feasibilty study and planning phase to avoid delays during the construction period. […]
NTC warns public on “PASALOAD” text scams
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) continued to warn the public on the spate of text scams making use of so-called “PASALOAD” schemes. The scam can victimize both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. Recent reports show an increase in “PASALOAD” scams among post-paid subscribers. The NTC told the public to be extra vigilant in checking the numbers where their text messages originate. “PASALOAD” scams come from 11-digit numbers asking a subscriber to avail of a “rebate”, “discount”, […]
UP law professor questions integrity of top state lawyers in Pork cases
A law professor from the University of Philippines is questioning the composition of the prosecution panel in the pork barrel cases.
DFA NCR-Northeast to start its authentication service on July 1st
Public service announcement: The Department of Foreign Affairs satellite office in NCR-Northeast will provide authentication of documents issued in Metro Manila.
Ombudsman drops plea to amend case vs. Enrile
The Ombudsman has withdrawn its amended case information against Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile.
