Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Alan Purisima denied the request of Representative Antonio Tinio to sign a waiver that can let Congress have a full access to his calls and texts log.
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UNICEF: 74 Children Killed In Yemen Since Saudi-Led Airstrikes
An estimated 540 people have been killed in Yemen and 1,700 wounded by violence since March 19, a UN representative said Tuesday (April 7). “Estimations from 6 April, as of yesterday, are: 540 people have been killed and some 1,700 wounded by the violence in Yemen since 19 March,” World Health Organization (WHO) spokesman Christophe Lindmeier told reporters at a news briefing. More precisely, the United Nations says 549 people were killed and more than […]
Pakistani warship evacuating almost 150 Pakistanis including Filipinos from Yemen arrives in Karachi
Pakistan warship ‘Aslat’ arrived in Karachi on Tuesday (April 7) carrying 182 people who had been stranded in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The vessel, carrying 146 Pakistanis and 36 other foreigners, departed from the Yemeni port city of al Mukalla after a successful evacuation operation on April 5. There were women and children are among the 147 Pakistanis on board the ship. The foreigners include 11 Indians, 8 Chinese, 5 Filipinos, 4 Britons, 2 […]
Malaysia passes anti-terrorism bill
Malaysians lawmakers passed an anti-terrorism bill on Tuesday (April 7) after more than 10 hours of heated debate over a law that reintroduces detention without trial, three years after it was revoked. Opposition members of parliament proposed several amendments to the legislation, under which individuals can be detained for up to two years with two-year extensions thereafter, but it was voted through unchanged at 2 a.m. (1800 GMT Monday 6). Malaysia last had detention without […]
Indonesian court rejects last-ditch appeal of Australian drug convicts facing execution
An Indonesian court on Monday (April 6) rejected last-ditch legal challenges by Australian drug convicts Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, who are facing execution by firing squad. They had challenged the court’s decision not to hear an appeal against President Joko Widodo’s refusal of clemency. The rejection of their challenge means that the two men have exhausted all avenues of legal recourse, according to a spokesman for the Attorney General. Their legal team said they […]
Zamboanga City experiences daily brownouts
According to the Chamber of Commerce of Zamboanga City, the daily 2-3 hour brownouts experienced by said city is causing adverse economic effects.
Palace distances itself from House probe
According to Presidential Spokesman, Edwin Lacierda, the House of Representatives has the right to conduct its own probe on the Mamasapano incident.
NTC fines internet companies with poor services
The National Telecommunications Commissions (NTC) will impose fines on telecommunications companies who offer poor internet services.
Mayor Binay faces another graft charge
Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. faced another graft charge from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the operation of cockpit in the said city.
LTO revokes car dealer accreditation
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will revoke the license of car dealers who issue multiple sales invoices to subvert the “no registration, no travel” policy of said government office.
House of Representatives continues Mamasapano probe
The House of Representatives will continue its probe on the Mamasapano incident today.
DOE identifies cause of Mindanao blackout
According to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, a faulty electric cable caused the Mindanao blackout last Sunday (April 5).
