Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay, right, shows former Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino, a copy of his suspension order as she rushes to the Mayor's office to express her support Tuesday. (AP photo)
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday placed the mayor of Manila's financial district and all members of the City Council under a 60-day preventive suspension pending investigation on alleged "ghost" City Hall employees.
DAVAO CITY -- Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte identified the Maguindanao town mayor whom he hinted as being involved in the illegal drugs deal during Tuesday's City Council session.
CEBU CITY -- Because of the never-ending doubt on the completion of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) by November 15, architect Manuel Guanzon Tuesday raised his bet to P1.5 million that it will be finished.
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Police authorities seized 200 kilos of high-grade French ammonium nitrate, used by local terrorists in the manufacture of homemade bombs, being smuggled in the southern city of Zamboanga, officials said.
