The United Nations warmly welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court that declared constitutional Republic Act 10354 or Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.
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Vendor, victim of hit and run in Quirino Ave.
A 23-year old vendor was a victim of a hit-and-run when he approached a trailer truck in Quirino Ave. According to witnesses, Edmund Francisco was approaching the driver’s side of the truck, when the driver opened the door. When the vendor was near the truck, the driver suddenly closed the door and hit him intentionally. The authorities are still in pursuit of the truck.
President Aquino leads “Araw ng Kagitingan” celebrations
President Benigno Aquino III will lead the celebration of the “Araw ng Kagitingan” in Pilar, Bataan. He will give a speech at the Dambana ng Kagitingan.
“Domeng” maintains strength
According to the PAGASA, Domeng is maintaining its strength, with winds reaching 55 kilometers per hour.
Napoles’ biopsy result to come out in three days
According to Dr. Florentina Villanueva, head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Ospital ng Makati, tissue samples were taken from Janet Lim Napoles’ cervix and said samples will undergo numerous examinations, thus the results will only be available after three days.
Tornado Hits Barangays In Cebu
A tornado damaged some houses and electric posts in Cebu and caused power outrage in some barangays in Cebu. Most affected residents were Badjaos but no one was initially reported injured in the tornado’s wake.
Rotating Brownout To Experience If Power Plant Fails Once Again
Some power plant in Luzon area are scheduled for maintenance shutdown but Meralco assures that the situation is under their control but will monitor all power supplies coming from different power plant.
SC declares RH law constitutional
BAGUIO CITY — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Republic Act 10354, or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, more popularly known as the RH law is constitutional, except for eight provisions. In a press briefing broadcast over radio and television stations in from Baguio City, Supreme Court spokesperson Theodore Te said, “The RH law is not unconstitutional>” The high court has been holding its summer session in Baguio City since […]
“Domeng” slows down
According to PAGASA, “Domeng” slows down over Davao City, which may prolong its stay inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Call center agent in a motorcycle accident
A 32-year old call center agent driving a motorcycle suffered an accident when he hit a gutter, causing his motorcycle to overturn.
Court enters not guilty plea in behalf of Tiamzon couple
The alleged Communist leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon were arraigned before Quezon City Regional Trial Court on two counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention charges. The couple refuse to enter any plea and the court entered a “not guilty” plea on their behalf.
MMDA and Makati lifts number coding scheme for Araw ng Kagitingan
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Makati City government lifted the number-coding scheme in celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan. This means that motorists with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 will be able to travel tomorrow. The number-coding scheme will again be implemented on Thursday.
