Monthly Archives: December 2010
SC acquits Webb, 6 others in 1991 Vizconde massacre
December 18, 2010
MANILA — Voting 7-4, the Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday acquitted the son of former Senator Freddie Webb, Hubert Jeffrey Webb, and eight others in the massacre of Estrellita Vizconde, and daughters Carmela and Jennifer in their home in Paranaque City in 1991. Continue reading
Garcia enters plea bargain, admits graft
December 18, 2010
QUEZON CITY – Former Armed Forces comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia has entered plea bargain that he will return over P135 million in alleged ill-gotten wealth in exchange of his admission of graft. Continue reading
Outstanding overseas Filipinos, groups honored
December 18, 2010
MANILA (PilipinasNews) – President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Presidential Awards to 13 overseas Filipino individuals, seven organizations, three foreigners and one foreign group for their continued compassion, diligence and hard work, and efforts to help promote and uplift the image of the Philippines here and abroad. Continue reading
Bangko Sentral, Pnoy unveil new peso bills
December 18, 2010
MANILA – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. presented to President Benigno Aquino III the new generation bank notes expected to be available before the year ends. Continue reading
New witness surfaces vs Lacson
December 18, 2010
MANILA – There’s a new witness who may pin down fugitive Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson in the Dacer-Corbito double murder case.
Lacson was accused of masterminding the abduction and subsequent execution of noted publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. Continue reading
Aquino upbeat on success of reform efforts
December 18, 2010
MANILA – President Benigno S. Aquino III HA Sexpressed optimism that his administration will be able to attain its goal of progress and development for the country at the end of his term. Continue reading
Survey: Corruption worsening in Ph
December 18, 2010
MANILA – Corruption in the Philippines has worsened, with political parties and the police seen as the most corrupt institutions, the Global Corruption Barometer 2010 shows. Continue reading
Solon wants revival of Bataan nuke plant
December 18, 2010
QUEZON CITY — Former Pangasinan Rep. Mark Cojuangco has proposed a 20 percent maximum private ownership in the mothballed 600-megawatt(MW) Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) under a new bill his wife, Rep. Kimi Cojuangco, filed in Congress. Continue reading
Implementing rules of Anti-Torture Law out
December 18, 2010
MANILA (PinoyNews) – The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9745 otherwise known as the Anti-Torture Law has been signed in ceremonies at Malacanang with President Benigno Aquino III serving as witness lin manifestation of his administration’s resolve to uphold human rights. Continue reading
2 virtual unknowns are top Phl taxpayers; Willie Revillame is no.3, Henry Sy only no. 8
December 18, 2010
QUEZON CITY – World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has been dislodged as the number one taxpayer in the Philippines by a lady construction company executive. Continue reading