Filipino protesters have their hair cut in protest to the ongoing crackdown of people in Myanmar during a rally Friday in front of the building housing the Myanmar embassy in Manila's financial district. The protesters called to an end on violence that resulted in the death of 110 people including a Japanese journalist. (AP photo)
MANILA –- Malacañang said it will not interfere with the impeachment case filed against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr., whether in terms of defending Abalos or asking House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. to inhibit from the proceedings.
“We believe that Chairman Abalos can very well defend himself,” Presidential Management Staff director general Cerge Remonde said.
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A member of the Philippine Army was wounded in an attack staged by the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Group in the hinterland of Sulu, where offensive operations continue against the terrorist group.
KIDAPAWAN CITY –- Norodin Matalam, a former vice mayor of Pagalungan, Maguindanao, and his wife were not ambushed last September 19, said a barangay councilman.
CEBU CITY -- A man was shot dead right outside the back gate of the Marcelo B. Fernan Palace of Justice in Capitol Site, Cebu City Friday afternoon. A homicide investigator described the manner of killing as “vigilante style.”
