Enrile: They can ask me to inhibit
THE House prosecution panel can ask Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile to stay away from proceedings if it feels offended at being lectured at, the senate leader said Wednesday.
"They can ask for my exclusion. I’d gladly give it to them. I’ll gladly give it to somebody that will handle it...
Rejection of PAL officer's testimony 'unfortunate'
THE Senate rejection of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) executive's testimony at the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona is unfortunate, Malacañang said Wednesday.
"It's unfortunate that the Senate President (Juan Ponce Enrile) has decided to disallow the reception for...
Iqbal denies Aquino nods on MILF autonomy
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III never agreed to a Muslim autonomy that was reportedly proposed by the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a rebel official said on Wednesday.
MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal denied a news report that the Chief Executive already gave his nod...
Government frowns on media killings: Palace
MALACAÑANG assured Wednesday that the Aquino government has been trying its best to protect journalists in the country amid report by a New York-based watchdog that the Philippines was considered as the second deadliest place for mediamen.
2 lawmakers may face ethics probe over 'leaked' bank documents
TWO members of the House of Representatives may face separate ethics investigation for possible violation of the Bank Secrecy Law, a minority bloc lawmaker said.
It was learned during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona that Oriental Mindoro Representative Reynaldo...
Palace hails Philippines' creditor status
MALACAÑANG said Wednesday that the Philippines' becoming a creditor country, from being a debtor, was recognition of the reforms being implemented by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda was referring on the country's entry on the...
NBI deputy chief links slay try to case of Japanese woman
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) official who survived a slay attempt Tuesday night said the attack on his life may be link to kidnapping and extortion case filed by a Japanese woman against some bureau officials.
Interviewed on television Tuesday, NBI Deputy Director Reynaldo...
Farmers urge SC not to reverse ruling on Hacienda Luisita
OVER 100 farmers trooped to the Supreme Court on Wednesday urging the justices not to bow down to pressure, if any, to reverse the decision favoring the distribution of the sprawling Hacienda Luisita, which is owned by relatives of President Benigno Aquino III.
For an hour, the farmers...
Philippine embassy in Saudi Arabia alarmed over 'sexy' photo on internet
A PHOTO of scantily-clad female "model" posted by a member of the Filipino community in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on social media has alarmed Philippine Embassy officials in the Arab nation.
In an advisory posted in its website, the Philippine Embassy said it is inappropriate...
Bill typecasting lawmakers as crooks hit
TWO lawyers on Thursday branded as unconstitutional a resolution authored by Pampanga Representative Aurelio Gonzales prohibiting the depiction of lawmakers as villains in movies or television series.
At Wednesday's Fernandina Forum in San Juan, lawyers Ferdinand Topacio and Allan Paguia...
Labor chief calls for review of national holidays
THE Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) called Wednesday for a review of the current and proposed holidays in the country saying the balance in the workers' life and the economy should be strongly considered.
In a statement, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz noted how the country has...
Health department awaits 'instant' dengue test kits
THE Department of Health (DOH) welcomed Wednesday the report of a dengue testing kit being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the University of the Philippines (UP) that will give faster results for suspected cases.
In a phone interview, DOH–National...
Catholic website offers online Lenten retreat
AN ONLINE Lenten retreat is the additional feature of the Visita Iglesia online of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Media Office.
CBCP Media Office chief Monsignor Pepe Quitorio said the item is especially focus to Filipinos who are abroad particularly seafarers...
Defense: De Lima says little
MANILA – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima testified for around two hours at the impeachment trial of Chief Justice (CJ) Renato Corona on Wednesday, but defense lawyers said she gave little more than a narration of facts.
Defense spokesman and lawyer Tranquil Salvador III said de Lima was...
3 sub-allegations in Corona impeach article dropped
MANILA (Updated 4:11 p.m.) -- The prosecution panel dropped Wednesday three sub-allegations in the Article 3 of its impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Article 3 focuses on four main points: 1) Corona allowing the Supreme Court to act on mere letters that led...
House minority drops bid to impeach Aquino
MANILA (Updated 4:07 p.m.) -- The minority bloc in the House of Representatives killed a proposal to have President Benigno Aquino III impeached, saying the allegations are baseless.
"We, in the minority, have decided not to endorse the impeachment complaint against the President...
Senate leader: Impeachment court has been very flexible
MANILA (2nd Update, 2:05 p.m.) -- The impeachment court has been liberal in the trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona but there have to be limits, said Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday.
Sotto’s statement came after the spokesmen for the House prosecution team...
Ex-President Arroyo to be arraigned Thursday
MANILA (Updated 12:38 p.m.) -- Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be arraigned Thursday at the Pasay City Regional Trial Court branch 112 months after she was charged with electoral sabotage by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Judge Jesus Mupas earlier reset...
Prosecution to appeal ruling on PAL officer's testimony
MANILA (Updated 11:32 a.m.) -- The prosecution panel is planning to file an urgent manifestation to appeal Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile's ruling Tuesday disallowing one of its witnesses to testify on the perks allegedly received by Chief Justice Renato Corona from the Philippine...
Impeachment court 'too strict, inconsistent in rulings'
MANILA -- The prosecution panel criticized the Senate impeachment court for acting like a criminal court after it denied the presentation of a material witness to prove allegations in Article 3 of the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Senate President Juan Ponce...
Probe bureau deputy director survives ambush
MANILA (Updated) -- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Deputy Director for Technical Services Reynaldo Esmeralda survived Tuesday an ambush staged by motorcycle-riding gunmen while he was on his way home from the NBI headquarters in Manila.
Esmeralda was even able to call...
Court issues injunction on Gatdula probe
A MANILA court issued a preliminary injunction enjoining the Justice department from proceeding with its probe on former investigation bureau director Magtanggol Gatdula, who was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a Japanese woman last year.
In an 11-page resolution, Judge Felixberto...
2 impeachment trials 'burdensome', Palace says
MALACAÑANG is not keen on seeing the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Associate Justice Mariano del Castillo reaching the Senate halls before the end of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, saying it would be a burden to all parties involved.
Presidential...
Intoxication, presence of alumni may ‘aggravate’ hazing
MEMBERS of fraternity who are under influence of alcohol and the participation of alumni in initiation rites could have pushed the occurrence of violence that led to the deaths of some young men.
The Supreme Court (SC) pointed this out in its decision on the case involving the hazing of...
Retired justice wants Taguig mayor cited for contempt
RETIRED associate justice Dante Tinga wanted Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano cited for contempt for repeatedly thwarting efforts by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to start the recount proceedings in Taguig City.
In a phone interview, Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento confirmed that...
