The Armed Forces of the Philippines will study the recommendation of the Commission on Human Rights regarding the termination of the Philippine Military Academy Honor Committee regarding the case of former Cadet Aldrin Jeff Cudia.
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Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago for president in 2016
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago expressed her intent to run for the presidential elections in 2016 after Pulse Asia released its survey where the senator is ranked third for possible presidential candidate in 2016.
President Aquino visits Laguna this Labor Day
President Noynoy Aquino visited the industrial centers in Laguna as Labor Day was greeted by mass protests due to lack of wage increase.
Not Guilty Plea Entered For Cedric Lee and Zimmer Raz At The Taguig RTC
On Wednesday, Taguig court entered a not guilty plea for Cedric Lee and Zimmer Raz after mauling the TV host/actor Vhong Navarro last January 22, 2014. When asked if Lee’s camp petitioned to defer proceedings, Valdez said yes, but the camp eventually withdrew its petition and asked to be arraigned.
Proposed P135 wage hike in NCR still under review
The proposed P135 increase was the rate for Metro Manila, computed using government data, “for the nominal minimum wage of P466 to become real wage,” TUCP said. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) said it would demand for a P135 across-the-board wage increase to augment the present daily minimum wage of P466.
CHR: PMA Cadet Cudia “not guilty” of lying
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has found cadet Jeff Aldrin Cudia not guilty of the offense he was charged with, and recommended to President Aquino that he be issued a diploma as a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy. After its investigation, the CHR also recommended the filing of administrative, civil and criminal charges, particularly perjury, against the 13 members of the PMA’s honor committee who had earlier decided to remove […]
Copy of the EDCA, released
The government released a soft copy of the ten-page Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States on the Official Gazette website.
Reproductive law advocates appeal for a reconsideration
Reproductive law advocates appeal to the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to strike down certain provisions of the controversial measure pertaining to the access and consent in the use of contraceptives which the high court struck down for being unconstitutional.
Ex-COA Chief Villar pleads not guilty
Former Commission on Audit chief Reynaldo Villar pled not guilty on plunder cases filed against him in the Sandiganbayan.
Vietnamese fisherman, arrested for poaching off Subic, Zambales
Philippine authorities arrested seven Vietnamese for poaching off Subic, Zambales.
Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and United States of America: What We Should Know
United States President Barack Obama has already concluded his two-day state visit to the Philippines. One of the highlights of his visit is the signing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The 10-year agreement allows the US military access to the country’s military bases for the next decade. This agreement was met with protests as militant groups declared it unconstitutional. They claimed that the agreement was fast-tracked so that it will be signed before […]
Scattered rain showers all over the Philippines
A high-pressure area will affect the weather system of the country resulting in scattered rain showers all over the country.
