A warehouse in Brgy. Karuhatan, Valenzuela burst into flames seven in the morning was finally brought in control by the firefighters.
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Increased electricity rates in Luzon
Due to the operation of the Malaya thermal plant, which used expensive diesel to create electricity, electricity rates in Luzon will increase.
Oil price hike
Petroleum products add more than 1 peso to their prices due to the crisis in Iraq.
Presidential trip to Japan
Due to the invitation of the Japanese prime minister, President Aquino went to Japan and is set to meet with the prime ministering regarding support in the territorial dispute arbitration.
Hostage crisis in San Juan
The three-hour hostage crisis in N. Domingo, Brgy. Balong-Bato, San Juan, ended in a bloody aftermath, resulting in the death of the hostage taker and the hostage victim being hospitalized.
Sen. Estrada says he should be allowed to post bail
Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada believes that he should be allowed to post bail because the evidence against him is weak.
Palace welcomes Sen. Estrada’s arrest
According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, Malacañang is of the stand that the Sandiganbayan’s arrest warrant against Senator Estrada is one step closer to finding the truth and that the Palace has no systematic plan to persecute the opposition. MANILA, Philippines – Malacanang acknowledged the surrender of Senator Jinggoy Estrada as a “step forward” in the quest to find the truth regarding the controversial pork barrel scam. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda made the announcement regarding […]
Estrada joins Revilla in detention
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has undergone booking procedures, including medical examination and mugshots, after voluntarily turning himself in to the Philippine National Police at Camp Crame.
Sandiganbayan drafts arrest warrant against Senator Estrada
The fifth division of the Sandiganbayan ordered the drafting of the warrant of arrest against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused after finding that there is probable cause in the charges against him. Senator Estrada said that he will voluntary surrender if a warrant of arrest is issued against him.
COMELEC Satellite registration starts
The satellite registration conducted by the Commission on Elections starts in Barangay New Era, Quezon City. Here is an update from Eagle News reporter Jerold Tagbo.
Senate waiting for Sandiganbayan decision to suspend three senators
The three senators facing plunder and grafted charges. He further added that according to jurisprudence, government officials are automatically suspended when faced with graft and plunder charges.
Parking collector gunned down in Tondo
A parking collector was playing billiards in Tondo, Manila when he was gunned down by an unknown suspect.
