World leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York turned its focus on the situation in Iraq and Syria.
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Sen. Guingona eyes extension on filing of human rights claims
Senator Guingona is asking the Senate to give a two-year extension for the human rights victims during the Marcos era to file their claims for reparation.
Pnoy concludes U.S. trip
President Aquino has concluded his five-day working visit to the United States. He’s coming home with fresh investments from various companies upon his return to Manila. President Aquino left the San Francisco international Airport at about 4:40 pm on Wednesday, Pacific time, via a Philippine Airlines chartered flight. Before his departure, the President held two quick business meetings with the top executives of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, International Development, and Wells Fargo Bank. The meetings served […]
Sen. Cayetano says Senate can arrest those who snub its subpoena
The Binays were not around to contend against the new allegations against them, with Vice President Jejomar Binay saying that he’d rather work than be involved in politics. His son, Mayor Junjun Binay meanwhile challenged the jurisdiction of the said sub-committee. The Binays were not around to refute the fresh allegations against them. Vice president Jejomar Binay declined the subcommittee’s invitation to appear before it. Mayor Erwin “Junjun” Binay, on the other hand, questioned the […]
Ex- Councilor : Makati biddings, just for show
A former Makati City counselor said that he used to receive 300 thousand to 500 thousand pesos monthly and he believes that the money came from then Mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay.
Ex-Makati councilor testifies biddings were rigged
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — A former Makati councilor testified that he used to receive P300,000 to P500,000 monthly and that he believed the money came from then mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay. Ex-Councilor Ernesto Aspillaga told the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee this morning he decided to come clean in the hope that the entire country would be spared from the alleged culture of corruption in Makati. Aspillaga further claimed that as the former […]
Makati Mayor will not attend Senate hearing
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay will no longer attend the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee hearing, saying that they will file a jurisdictional challenge questioning the authority of said committee.
Humid weather due to ridge of high pressure area
Expect humid weather in Metro Manila and the rest of the country due to the ridge of high pressure area but be prepared for scattered rain showers in the evening.
AFP says no ISIS militants in the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines assured the public that no members of the militant ISIS have entered the country despite allegations that ISIS, Abu Sayyaf and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are acting as one group.
Apple iPhone rollout marred by ‘bendgate,’ dropped cell service
By Christina Farr SAN FRANCISCO Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:20pm EDT (Reuters) – Two new Apple products hit speed bumps on Wednesday: iPhone 6 Plus buyers discovered their phones can bend when placed in back pockets, and the company pulled its latest mobile operating system after reports of dropped cellular service. “Bendgate,” as the problem has already been dubbed on social media sites, is a reminder of 2010’s “antennagate,” when iPhone 4 users reported a […]
New ‘Bash’ software bug may pose bigger threat than ‘Heartbleed’
By Jim Finkle BOSTON Wed Sep 24, 2014 7:02pm EDT (Reuters) – A newly discovered security bug in a widely used piece of Linux software, known as “Bash,” could pose a bigger threat to computer users than the “Heartbleed” bug that surfaced in April, cyber experts warned on Wednesday. Bash is the software used to control the command prompt on many Unix computers. Hackers can exploit a bug in Bash to take complete control of […]
Restaurant chain Jimmy John’s reports data breach at 216 stores
Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:35pm EDT (Reuters) – Sandwich restaurant chain Jimmy John’s said there was a potential security breach involving customers’ credit and debit card data at 216 of its stores and franchised locations on July 30. An intruder stole log-in credentials from the company’s vendor and used the credentials to remotely access the point-of-sale systems at some corporate and franchised locations between June 16 and Sept. 5, the company said. The chain is […]
