MANILA, Aug. 22 (PNA) — The anti-graft court on Friday junked the motion for reconsideration filed by Senator Juan Ponce Enrile on the 90-day preventive suspension order against him for lack of merit In a 14-page decision handed down by Sandiganbayan Third Division, they said they see no reason at all why they need to reverse their earlier order. In his argument, Enrile claims that only the Senate has the jurisdiction to impose suspension against […]
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CA stops NTC order to telcos to refund subscribers
MANILA, Aug. 22 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has stopped the implementation of an order by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) directing the telecommunications companies (telcos) to refund to their subscribers the excess collection from text messages or the short message service (SMS). The CA’s Sixth Division has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) as prayed for in the petition filed by the Digitel Philippines Incorporated (Digitel). In a four-page resolution dated Aug. […]
Japan Landslides Death Toll likely to Rise
In Hiroshima, Japan, the continuing rain is feared to double the death toll caused by landslide to 80.
Businessmen: Truck Ban Suspension, Best Solution to port Congestion
A big group of traders and businessmen is pushing for the suspension of Manila City government truck ban, saying that it is the best solution to the problems spawned by the Manila port congestion.
DPWH to conduct road repairs in Pasig and Quezon City from Aug. 22 to 25
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct road-reblocking in Pasig starting tonight
First Bodies of Malaysian Victims of MH17 Plane crash arrive home
The first 20 bodies of the Malaysian victims onboard Malaysia Airlines MH17 returned to their home soil one month after it was shot down over eastern Ukraine.
LTFRB: Temporary Reprieve for colorum Cargo trucks to continue
The LTFRB said that the non-apprehension policy which is a temporary reprieve for colorum trucks is still in effect.
PPO’s 2014-2015 Concert Season opens in September
The Cultural Center of the Philippines announces the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2014-2015 Concert Season billed as Sound Kaleidoscope under the baton of its Music Director, Olivier Ochanine. A classic performance happens on September 12 with the PPO performing the works of Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakov. Albert Tiu, a Filipino pianist, returns to Manila to perform as guest soloist. On October 17, Herminigildo Ranera leads the PPO in performing works of Gershwin, Telemann and Borodin with trumpetist Rommel Reyes as guest soloist. […]
Sandiganbayan allowed former First Gentleman to leave for Europe
The 5th Division of the Sandiganbayan allowed former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo to leave for Germany and other European countries for a family vacation.
Roxas asks for additional police
DILG Secretary Mar Roxas asked NCRPO to increase their police manpower in various stations in Metro Manila to counter the rising crime rates.
New Associate Justice to take two week leave
Newly appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza will take a two-week leave to put into order his remaining affairs as Solicitor General.
National Heroes’ Day protests
A protest event will coincide with the National Heroes’ Day celebrations. Said protest will stand up against the pork barrel system.
