MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas lauded Patrol 117 for being instrumental in the rescue of three De La Salle-College of St. Benilde students who were allegedly victims of a fraternity hazing incident in Manila.Roxas said that with Patrol 117’s swift and decisive actions and coordination, a Manila Red Cross ambulance was immediately sent to the condominium building where the four alleged hazing victims, including one who died, were rescued and […]
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Palace joins prayers for Senator Santiago’s recovery
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace said it joins the people in praying for Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s recovery from lung cancer.“We are one with the people in praying for the health and recovery of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a text message to members of the Malacañang Press Corps. Senator Santiago earlier announced in a press briefing that she has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.She said she […]
Iraq PM hopes for deal on new government in next parliament session
(Reuters) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday that he hoped to overcome the challenges blocking the formation of a new government, a day after the new parliament’s first session ended without agreement on top government posts. “A state of weakness occurred but God willing in the next session (planned for next Tuesday) we will overcome it with cooperation and agreement and openness …in choosing the individuals and the mechanisms that will result […]
Thai military government looks to neighbours for support
(Reuters) – Thailand’s military government is shoring up diplomatic ties with Asian neighbours to provide a counterweight to criticism from the West about its seizure of power in May and its reluctance to set an early date for a return to civilian rule. In the latest move, acting Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reassured Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday that Cambodian workers who had fled home after the coup, fearing a crackdown on immigrants, […]
UP official says UP got DAP for university projects
by Rey Mercaral The University of the Philippines benefited from the Disbursement Acceleration Program or DAP given by the Department of Budget and Management, according to a statement given Wednesday by Prof. Prospero De Veyra, Vice President for Public Affairs of the University of the Philippines. According to De Veyra, the university received 1.3 billion pesos in funds from the DBM last 2012. It was used for the rehabilitation of the dormitories inside the Diliman […]
Some parts of DAP unconstitutional – Malacañang
Malacañang said that it does not regret realigning savings to provide funds for its projects under the Disbursement Acceleration Program, following the unanimous declaration of the Supreme Court that some parts of the DAP was unconstitutional.
Administration allies stop impeachment calls against President Aquino
Various allies of the administration raises doubt against the success of the calls of impeachment against President Aquino.
Bureau of Customs expands operating hours
Following the directive of the Department of FInance, the Bureau of Customs will expand its operating hours from 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening, 7 days a week.
VP Binay describes as “divisive” impeachment calls vs Aquino
Vice President Jejomar Binay described impeachment calls against President Aquino as divisive and unproductive.
Sen. Bam seeks amendment on Anti-Hazing Law
Senator Bam Aquino seeks an amendment of the Anti-Hazing Law to make it more effective in reducing or even eliminating hazing-related deaths in the country.
Beijing accuses Tokyo of undermining China’s Sovereignty
China said that Japan should stop undermining its sovereignty and security interests as well as regional peace and stability.
Police arrest 500 protesters in Hong Kong
Police arrested 500 protesters in Hong Kong, including prominent lawmakers following a pro-democracy rally in the city’s central business district.