The Ombudsman has withdrawn its amended case information against Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile.
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Gov’t is just ” Showing off” – Estrada
After his arraignment this morning, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said that the plunder and graft charges against him are politically motivated.
Iraqi army launches assault to reclaim Tikrit
Iraqi troops are trying to reclaim Tikrit, birthplace of Saddam Hussein, to stop the rebel takeover of Sunni militants.
Two-crop cycle to alleviate garlic shortage
The Department of Agriculture is planning to bolster the country’s garlic production through a two-crop cycle, that will result in the doubling of income for farmers.
Various protest groups to stage month long actions against SONA
Multiple protest groups are gearing up for a month-long protest actions against the coming State of the Nation Address of President Aquino on July 28.
Arraignment of Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Janet Lim Napoles
The Philippine National Police heightened security around the Sandiganbayan, deploying 150 personnel as Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Janet Lim Napoles arrived at the said court for their arraigment. Members of the Estrada family are present to support the senator.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada declines to enter plea; Napoles pleads not guilty
During his arraignment before the Sandiganbayan 5th Division, Senator Jinggoy Estrada refused to enter a plea over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam. “I respectfully refuse to enter a plea, your honor,” Estrada told the court as he explained that they still have two pending motions to be resolved. These include his motion to stop the Sandiganbayan from hearing his plunder and graft cases which was filed June 24 before the Supreme Court […]
Nationwide earthquake drill
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council will conduct a nationwide earthquake drill in key areas all over the country, this Wednesday, July 2.
Victim of summary execution, found in Quezon City
Officials of Barangay Sto. Domingo, Quezon City found a suspicious box in the corner of Tirad Pass and Biak na Bato. Upon inspection, they found a corpse of a man, which is suspected to be a victim of summary execution.
ITCZ brings moderate rains in Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), most parts of the country will experience partly cloudy skies with possible isolated rains in the afternoon or evening due to localized thunderstorms or convections, except in Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will be the dominant weather system affecting Visayas and Mindanao. ITCZ, which is the thick clouds coming from the south of Asia, is considered […]
Thousands attend evangelical missions in Cebu and Palawan
THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) recently held successive evangelical-relief missions in Cebu and Palawan as part of its ongoing intensified campaign to reach out to more people under the project called “Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko” or “My Countrymen, My Brethren.” More than 25,000 attended the activity held on Friday, June 20, at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum. The area overflowed with people, filling even the area in front of the coliseum. The attendees who came […]
PLM graduate tops June 2014 Architecture board exams
QUEZON City, Philippines — I don’t know if I deserve this, but I’m really thankful to God for this blessing,” said Rodrick Paul Velasco Mendoza Jr., the topnotcher of the June 2014 Architecture Board Examinations. Mendoza, a graduate of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), topped the Architecture Board Exam conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in Manila with a rating of 85.60%. For […]
