According to constitutional experts, Senator Ramon Revilla’s voluntary surrender is a mitigating circumstance and could possibly lower his sentence, even if it is non-bailable.
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Chinese tourist rescued
A Chinese tourist was rescued by the police from the hands of 6 kidnappers in a Pasay hotel.
Enough supply of NFA rice until next harvest season, say Palace
MANILA, Philippines — There is enough supply of National Food Authority (NFA) rice until the next harvest season, a Palace official said on Sunday. Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said in a press briefing over radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan that there is 2.4 million metric tons of NFA rice in supply. “Ito ay sapat para sa susunod na 72 araw o hanggang sa unang linggo ng Setyembre na kung kailan inaasahan ang […]
Coast Guard, PNP seize P40,000 worth of illegal drugs in Aparri
MANILA, June 22 (PNA) — Operatives from the Coast Guard District Northeastern Luzon (CGDNELZN) and the Aparri-Philippine National Police confiscated P40,000 worth of illegal drugs during operations in Cagayan province on Friday. In a statement on Sunday, Cmdr. Armand Balilo, Coast Guard spokesperson, said the prohibited narcotics were detected in an LBC package claimed by Paulalyn N. Magtalas, 21, a resident of Barangay Macanaya, Aparri. The drugs were sniffed by Coast Guard K-9 units. Investigation […]
NDRRMC: Damage caused by continuous rains in Northern Mindanao estimated at P2.5-M
MANILA, June 22 (PNA) — Floods and landslides caused by 10 days of continuous rains in Northern Mindanao caused nearly P2.5 million in damage to property while more than 4,000 people were affected, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Sunday. In its report, the NDRRMC said continuing rains from June 1 to 10 caused several landslides and flash floods in Kibawe, Bukidnon which affected a total of 906 families or […]
Six new national artists named
MANILA, Philippines — Six individuals were elevated to the pinnacle of artistic glory as President Benigno S. Aquino III declared them National Artists of the Philippines in their respective fields, Malacanang announced. They are Cirilo Bautista (Literature), Alice Reyes (Dance), Francisco Feliciano (Music), Ramon Santos (Music), Francisco Coching (Visual Arts), and Jose Maria Zaragoza (Architecture, Design, and Allied Arts). Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the declaration was made by virtue of […]
Sandiganbayan dismisses Estrada’s bid for oral arguments
The Sandiganbayan dismissed Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid for oral arguments on his motion for determination of probable cause, with the 5th division saying that having oral arguments will be redundant.
Palace welcomes issuance of arrest warrants vs. Sen. Revilla, Et Al
Malacañang said that the issuance of warrants of arrest against Senator Revilla and his co-accused in the pork-barrel scam is a step forward to the country’s judicial process.
Phl calls on Singapore regarding racism
The Philippines is asking the government of Singapore to take action against the racist Singaporean blogger who suggested ways to show displeasure without breaking the law.
Revilla, voluntarily surrenders; files motion for bail
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. has undergone the booking process, including physical and medical examination in Camp Crame.
Two with hold departure order able to leave the country
According to the Bureau of Immigrations. two of those with hold-departure order, in connection to the pork barrel scam were able to leave the country, even before the hold-departure order was issued against them by the Sandiganbayan.
Pair of LPA spotted outside Philippine Area of Responsibility
Two low-pressure areas were spotted outside the Philippine area of responsibility, strengthening the southwest monsoon and bringing rains in Luzon, including Metro Manila, and Visayas.
