The Sandiganbayan dismissed Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid for oral arguments on his motion for determination of probable cause, with the 5th division saying that having oral arguments will be redundant.
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Palace welcomes issuance of arrest warrants vs. Sen. Revilla, Et Al
Malacañang said that the issuance of warrants of arrest against Senator Revilla and his co-accused in the pork-barrel scam is a step forward to the country’s judicial process.
Iraqi militants release 42 hostages
At least 40 hostages where released by the Islamic militants in Iraq but reported to have abducted new prisoners as they swept cities in the Tigris region.
Phl calls on Singapore regarding racism
The Philippines is asking the government of Singapore to take action against the racist Singaporean blogger who suggested ways to show displeasure without breaking the law.
Revilla, voluntarily surrenders; files motion for bail
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. has undergone the booking process, including physical and medical examination in Camp Crame.
Travelogue: Madrid, Spain
Katherine Ferrer takes us around Madrid, Spain
Felipe VI formally proclaimed Spain’s new king
Felipe VI has been formally proclaimed as Spain’s new king – Katherine Ferrer reports from Madrid, Spain.
European Culinary Season features Italian Cuisine
An authentic Italian restaurant along EDSA was featured at the European Culinary Season which is guaranteed to satisfy the Filipino palate.
Two with hold departure order able to leave the country
According to the Bureau of Immigrations. two of those with hold-departure order, in connection to the pork barrel scam were able to leave the country, even before the hold-departure order was issued against them by the Sandiganbayan.
Pair of LPA spotted outside Philippine Area of Responsibility
Two low-pressure areas were spotted outside the Philippine area of responsibility, strengthening the southwest monsoon and bringing rains in Luzon, including Metro Manila, and Visayas.
Sandiganbayan divisions set to decide on motions of Senators Enrile and Estrada
The 3rd and 5th division of the Sandiganbayan is set to decide on the motions of Senate minorityy leader Juan Ponce Enrile and Senator Jinggoy Estrada. According to a court official, it is possible that the Sandiganbayan will order the arrest of the two.
Senator Revilla’s journey to Sandiganbayan
Senator Ramon Revilla is now travelling towards the Sandiganbayan to surrender.
