Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao remains the wealthiest congressman based on the summary of Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth with assets worth Php 1.345 billion pesos.
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Laguna Vice-Gov. Hernandez sworn in as new provincial governor
MANILA, Philippines — In the absence of a temporary restraining order from the Supreme Court, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday (May 27) administered the oath-taking of Vice-Governor Ramil Hernandez as the new Laguna governor replacing Gov. ER Ejercito whom it had earlier disqualified. Hernandez took his oath as the new Laguna governor in front of Comelec commissioner Elias Yusoph. He said he would let the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and […]
ACTO presses for fare hike
A militant group has asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to act favorably on its petition for a 2-peso fare increase.
Legislators endorse bill on modernization of Pagasa
Two House Committees have approved on second reading the bill proposing the modernization of PAGASA.
2nd petition vs. EDCA, filed in SC
Another petition questioning the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States before the Supreme Court, claiming that it is unconstitutional because it was not ratified by the Senate
LTFRB, to inspect school buses and other service vehicles
The Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board will inspect the safety features and road worthiness of school buses and school service vehicles in time for the school opening on June 2.
120 congressmen, 20 former and incumbent senators tagged in 2 Napoles affidavits
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Sen. Teofisto Guingona III on Monday night released to the media the two sworn affidavits of Janet Lim Napoles, the alleged mastermind in the pork barrel scam. ”This afternoon, we received affidavits. These are two affidavits. In the spirit of transparency and effort to find the truth and in line with our commitment to uphold the public interest, we are going to release these two […]
LRTA chief replaces Vitangcol from MRT post
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) on Monday named Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) chief Honorito Chaneco as new officer in charge of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) replacing erstwhile General Manager Al Vitangcol In an exclusive interview Monday, DOTC Spokesperson Michael Sagcal said Vitangcol has been instrumental in introducing ideas as alternative to current technical problems at MRT such as the express train service and the testing of […]
Ejercito to Petilla: if you cannot remedy energy crisis, resign
Neophyte senator, JV Ejercito challenged Energy secretary Jericho Petilla to resign if he cannot solve the electricity problems in the country.
House committee recommends Nov. 23 as Press Freedom Day
The House Committee on Public Information has approved for final reading a bill declaring November 23 as Philippine Press Freedom Day.
Sen. Aquino: No one should be spared from prosecution
Senator Bam Aquino said that the full force of the law should be enforced against those who benefitted from the multi-billion dollar pork barrel scam.
Napoles may be released from Hospital on May 29 – Doctors
Napoles may be discharged from the Ospital ng Makati on May 29 as the head of her medical team said that she’s responding well to the treatment and is in good condition.
