MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Sen. Teofisto Guingona III on Monday night released to the media the two sworn affidavits of Janet Lim Napoles, the alleged mastermind in the pork barrel scam. ”This afternoon, we received affidavits. These are two affidavits. In the spirit of transparency and effort to find the truth and in line with our commitment to uphold the public interest, we are going to release these two […]
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LRTA chief replaces Vitangcol from MRT post
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) on Monday named Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) chief Honorito Chaneco as new officer in charge of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) replacing erstwhile General Manager Al Vitangcol In an exclusive interview Monday, DOTC Spokesperson Michael Sagcal said Vitangcol has been instrumental in introducing ideas as alternative to current technical problems at MRT such as the express train service and the testing of […]
Thai coup leader gets royal endorsement, threatens crackdown on protests
(Reuters) – Thai coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday he had been formally endorsed by the king as head of a military council that will run the country, and warned he would use force if political protests flared up again. Prayuth seized power on May 22, saying the army would restore order after nearly seven months of sometimes deadly street demonstrations. The military has since taken into custody of scores of politicians, activists, […]
Ejercito to Petilla: if you cannot remedy energy crisis, resign
Neophyte senator, JV Ejercito challenged Energy secretary Jericho Petilla to resign if he cannot solve the electricity problems in the country.
Floods in China kill 19, affects thousands
(Reuters) — Rescuers evacuated residents in southern China on Sunday (May 25) after flooding caused by heavy rains killed 19 people and affected thousands, state media reported. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed footage of rescuers carrying people from flooded homes in Jiangkou County of southwest Guizhou province. State media reported that heavy flooding in Guangzhou city resulted in the collapse of an 80-year-old bridge. Official Xinhua news agency said seven people are missing in Guangdong province, where flood levels in some regions reached up […]
House committee recommends Nov. 23 as Press Freedom Day
The House Committee on Public Information has approved for final reading a bill declaring November 23 as Philippine Press Freedom Day.
Thai coup leader threatens crackdown if protests resume
Thai army chief was formally endorsed by the King of Thailand as head of a military council that will run the country and said that he will use military force if protests actions were taken.
Sen. Aquino: No one should be spared from prosecution
Senator Bam Aquino said that the full force of the law should be enforced against those who benefitted from the multi-billion dollar pork barrel scam.
Napoles may be released from Hospital on May 29 – Doctors
Napoles may be discharged from the Ospital ng Makati on May 29 as the head of her medical team said that she’s responding well to the treatment and is in good condition.
Car bomb rips apart Central homs
A car bomb exploded in the Syrian city of Homs, killing 13 people.
DepEd prepared for new school year
The Department of Education is prepared for the start of the school year where it is expected that 23 million elementary and high school students will attend.
Farmlands in Central Luzon in danger
Because of the water shortage in Pantabangan dam, said dam could no longer supply water for fisheries and farmlands in Central Luzon.