PHILIPPINE NEWS
Obama, US Congress boost Yolanda relief, rehab efforts
April 1, 2014
WASHINGTON/MANILA (PhilAmPress) -– U.S. President Barack Obama has effectively boosted the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas battered by super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines. Continue reading
Ruby Tuason’s 89 bank accounts probed
March 16, 2014
MANILA – Former Palace Social Secretary Ruby Chan Tuason whom the Department of Justice (DoJ) is considering as a state witness in the P10-billion pork barrel scam case being pinned on three opposition senators have numerous bank accounts which are now under investigation by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).. Continue reading
Aquino apologizes for slow relief in Yolanda aftermath
March 16, 2014 Continue reading
FVR launches new book, calls on all Filipinos to revive Spirit of EDSA ‘86
March 1, 2014
FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City — Former President Fidel V. Ramos urged Filipinos to relive the spirit of People Power by making sacrifices for the interest of the country and upholding a sense of civic responsibility in the community. Continue reading
FVR, Aquino, Binay rally nation on EDSA revolt rites
March 1, 2014
CEBU CITY/FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City (PhilAmPress/PilipinasNews) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos, one of the heroes of the EDSA People Power Revolt, President Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and Vice President Jejomar Binay united in their call for Filipinos to relive the spirit of People Power by making sacrifices for the interest of the country and upholding a sense of civic responsibility in the community. Continue reading
Ruby Tuason pins down Jinggoy, Enrile; actor Mat Ranillo cited in pork scam probe
February 16, 2014
PASAY CITY (PhilAmPress) – Prospective government witness Ruby Tuason has pinned down Sens. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile and their aides in the P10 billion pork barrel scam.
Tuason fled to San Francisco, California when she was charged with plunder along with Senators Enrile, Estrada and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. but returned “to tell all no matter who gets hurt.” Continue reading
Obama sets Manila visit
February 16, 2014
WASHINGTON/MANILA (PhilAmPress) – Finally, United States President Barack Obama will visit the Philippines this April. White House announced here the US leader’s visit to Manila which includes travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Malaysia. Continue reading
Bishops say mass, pray for Arroyo’s release
February 1, 2014
QUEZON CITY (PhilAmPress) — Five Roman Catholic bishops are the latest visitors of former President and now Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. They did not just visit but said mass and prayed for the intercession of God for the release from detention and swift recovery of the ailing former president. Continue reading
Ombudsman indicts Corona for amassing ill-gotten wealth
February 1, 2014
MANILA (PhilAmPress) — Amid revelations that President Benigno S. Aquino III and his men may have unduly tried to influence the impeachment court that voted 20-3 to convict him, former Chief Justice Renato Corona found himself last Wednesday with indictment for several cases, including allegedly amassing ill-gotten wealth totalling P130 million. Continue reading
Emergency powers proposed for Aquino to address power hike
January 16, 2014
QUEZON CITY — A lawmaker has proposed granting President Aquino emergency powers to address the looming power rate hike and the lack of mass transit systems in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. “Congress should study the possibility of granting President Aquino emergency powers to deal with two catastrophic problems confronting our country today –- the rising cost of power and the lack of mass transit in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces,” said Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone. Continue reading