PHILIPPINE NEWS

December 1, 2014
MANILA – The Senate on Wednesday night approved on third and final reading the proposed P2.606-trillion national budget for 2015 with substantial amendments from the House-approved version, including P96.58-billion realignments from programmed and unprogrammed appropriations within and between agencies.
A total of 13 senators voted for the approval of the Senate version of the general appropriation bill that also include special provisions introduced by several senators during the two-week plenary debates. Continue reading →

November 1, 2014
DAVAO CITY (PilipinasNews) – Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos has pitched for a president from Mindanao, saying it is time for a leader from the big island once dubbed the Land of Promise. Continue reading →

November, 2014
QUEZON CITY – Another plunder charge has been filed against Senate President Franklin Drilon for the alleged P487.8-million overprice in the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC).
Former Iloilo provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada Jr. filed the complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman.
Also included in the complaint were Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson and six other government officials and private individuals. Continue reading →

October 16, 2014
MANILA — Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has aired security and safety concerns, especially if plans to transfer him to the jail in Taguig City will push through.
This as the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed his motion seeking to order the inhibition of SC Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio from the hearing of the plunder cases against him.
In a resolution signed by Clerk of Court of the en banc Atty. Enriqueta E. Vidal, the SC denied the motion for inhibition filed by Revilla. Continue reading →

November 1, 2014
MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III has underscored at a World Health Organization (WHO) crisis meeting the importance of global cooperation to prevent the spread of deadly diseases, such as the Ebola virus and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Continue reading →

October 1, 2014
QUEZON CITY – The Sandiganbayan’s Security and Sheriff’s Services Division has recovered eight paintings — including one by Michaelangelo and another by Pablo Picasso — which were in the possession of the family of former President Ferdinand Marcos at their San Juan house.
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September 16, 2014
PASAY CITY – Embattled Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan Purisima finally appeared before the Senate committee on public order and illegal drugs and answered the charges and allegations poured on him. Continue reading →

September 16, 2014
BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte – Marcos again in the Palace?
Why not! Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., one of the most popular senators in the country,
has been urged to run for president in 2016.
Groups wanted him to follow the footsteps of his father former President Ferdinand Marcos and continue the legacy of the Marcoses. And the senator is fit to run the Palace, so they say. Now for the big question:
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September 16, 2014
MANILA (PhilamPress) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has vowed to resolve the pressing problems his administration faces in the remaining two years of his term.
Speaking during the Agenda-Setting with Dialogue Partners, which was attended by members of Congress and the Cabinet, coalition allies, leaders and representatives of various civil society organizations and business groups at Malacanang’s Rizal Hall, President Aquino focused on four issues the government is facing and the steps it is taking to resolve them.
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September 1, 2014
strong>PASAY CITY – Vice President Jejomar Binay and his son, incumbent Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay, were “exposed” anew for alleged anomalous transactions in the city, including a reportedly overpriced Makati City Hall annex building.
The Binays, however, stood their ground on the matter, saying the transactions were above board. Continue reading →