Supporters of deposed President Joseph Estrada burn effigies of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's supporters during a rally marking the 6th anniversary of his ouster from power Friday in Pasig City. (AP photo)
ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr. has been "reinstated" to his post based on a memorandum issued Friday by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), which served him with a dismissal order last Monday.
A memorandum issued by Local Government Undersecretary Wencilito Andanar said Tupas will "reassume as governor."
MANILA -- The national police leadership and Senate will look into the alleged use of "excessive force" on Wednesday by policemen implementing a dismissal order on Governor Niel Tupas Sr.
CEBU CITY -- Cebu City's police force is digging up a robbery case filed against suspects Joel Sumabong and Efren Beladas, to make sure they stay behind bars longer.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Lantapan, Bukidnon, who is working as a domestic helper in Lebanon, has been turned into a sex slave.
