The camp of Senator Jinggoy Estrada is confident the case against the senator will be dismissed due to being “defective”.
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Philippines urged to be equally forceful in sea row
A retired United States naval chief said that Philippines. Japan and Vietnam should be as forceful as China in defending their territorial claims.
DA BFAR targets 30,000 fiberglass boats
The Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will build a total of 30,000 fiberglass boats to be given to fisherman survivors of Yolanda.
More detainees for PNP
Expect more detainees for the Philippine National Police as they prepare the custodial center for the coming of Atty. Gigi Reyes and other female accused in the pork barrel scam.
Ombudsman withdraws motion for amendment of plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada
The Ombudsman withdrew its motion for amendment of plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused when the Sandiganbayan 5th Division justices said that the amendment may result in the release of the senator due to the probable cause and warrant of arrest being based on the original complaint.
Philippine authorities destroy counterfeit goods in anti-piracy campaign
Philippine authorities on Friday (June 27) destroyed seized counterfeit goods in recent raids amid an intensified campaign against piracy and to raise public awareness. Police investigators laid out thousands of confiscated counterfeit sunglasses, DVDs, beauty products, shoes and books inside the Philippine police compound in Manila and flattened them using a steam roller. The Philippine Intellectual Property Rights Office (IPO) reported a total of 6.8 billion pesos (155 million USD) worth of confiscated goods during […]
MRT adds two light rail vehicles to decongest lines
It’s a sad fact of commuter life to be confronted with long lines, especially if you are planning to take the MRT. So it’s definitely a welcome news for commuters when the MRT unveiled its plan to de-congest said lines, especially in the MRT-3 station. Two (2) additional light rail vehicles (LRVs) or coaches previously on standby at the depot have been deployed regularly by management to improve the rail system’s ability to meet passenger […]
Continuous rains due to LPA
A low pressure area combined with the southwest monsoon will bring continuous rain to the country.
Ombudsman to file amended case against Estrada, Enrile
The special panel of prosecutors of the office of the Ombudsman will continue with its plan to file amended cases against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.
New river ferry terminal in Sta. Mesa
The MMDA ferry service opens a new terminal in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Since it started operations, the MMDA ferry has alleviated the traffic problem in the city. Other local government units also plan to open their own ferry terminals.
Several homes in Valenzuela damaged by truck
Several homes were damaged when a ten-wheeler truck hit them in Barangay Ugong, corner of Mindanao extension in Valenzuela.
7 year old boy drowned in Manila
A seven year old boy drowned when he swam in a canal in Manila due to heavy rains. The victim was identified as Jonard Pinochio who was found dead at 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 27, at the Estero de Mapua in Manila. The victim’s mother said Jonard had gone missing for five days before he was found dead at the Manila canal Friday dawn. Reports said the boy decided to swim at the Estero […]
