‘More heinous than the pork barrel scam” is how Atty. Levito Baligod, Legal Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, described the anomaly in the use of budget in the said department. The whistleblower will submit documents and evidence to Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima today.
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Low Pressure Area nears Mindanao
According to the PAGASA, the low pressure area that they spotted continues to draw near Mindanao, with last recorded location being 230 Km west-southweast of General Santos City.
Delfin Lee faces Court of Appeals
) Businessman Delfin Lee will face the Court of Appeals today for a writ of habeas corpus hearing. The Special Division of the Courts of Appeals also summoned representatives of National Bureau of Investigation and Philippine National Police to show cause why Lee should not be freed. Delfin Lee is facing charges of syndicated estafa.
Oil companies implemented price hike and rollback
Various oil companies implemented minimal price hike and price rollback on their products.
Northeast monsoon brings rains in Metro Manila
Various provinces in Luzon and Metro Manila will experience scattered rains brought by the northeast monsoon.
Malaysia Airlines’ cancelled flight in Manila due to technical problems
In the midst of the search operations on the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airline flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, another Malaysia Airline flight was cancelled in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after suffering technical difficulties.
3 Moderate Quakes Jolt Provinces of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao on Monday
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, three moderate earthquakes struck the country today. The first quake, with a magnitude of 3.3 struck North Cotabato. The second, with a magnitude of 3.7, struck Bolinao, Pangasinan and finally another quake, with a magnitude of 3.3, struck Bohol.
Longer operating hours of MRT 3 starts today
Effective today, MRT 3 will implement longer operating hours, with journey extending to 10:30 PM going to Taft Avenue and 11:00 PM going to North Ave, to help alleviate the traffic situation brought about by the 15 government infrastructure projects.
Northeast monsoon may stop next week
According to PAGASA, the northeast monsoon may weaken and eventually stop affecting the country by next week.
‘Suits’ star Gabriel Macht visits typhoon victims in the central Philippines
American actor Gabriel Macht visited the typhoon stricken central Philippines on Saturday (March 8) to give support for recovery efforts, four months after Haiyan slammed onto coastal towns. Macht, who plays cutthroat lawyer Harvey Specter in the American TV series “Suits”, met children and listened to the stories of the victims from Ormoc City. The actor traveled to the Philippines to support a local charity programme called “Project Wonderful”, which aims to give livelihood opportunities […]
Aquino gov’t appeals to all sectors to help in Yolanda rehabilitation
Manila, Philippines — The Aquino administration said it is determined to carry out rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by typhoon “Yolanda” and appealed to all sectors to work together. In a radio interview Saturday over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the Aquino administration had not lost its sense of urgency and would not waver in its rebuilding initiatives. “Ibayong determinasyon ang hinaharap natin diyan. At […]
Philippine military joins international search for missing Malaysian plane
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – The Philippine military dispatched naval and air assets to join in the international efforts to locate the Malaysian plane missing this morning during its flight bound for Beijing. Lieutenant Colonel Ramon Zagala, the public information office chief of the Philippine military, said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has mobilized its naval assets, particularly the BRP Del Pilar (PF 15), BRP Jacinto (PS 35), and BRP Mabini (PS 36) […]