President Aquino underlined the the vital role of the Philippine Coast Guard, saying that it is among the frontline agencies protecting and defending the country’s waters.
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Revilla admits closing bank accounts amid pork scam
Detained Senator Bong Revilla Jr. admitted today that he had closed several bank accounts at the height of the pork barrel fund scam controversy but maintained that all the money from his bank accounts were legally acquired.
Senator Bong Revilla attends Sandiganbayan hearing
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., attended the Sandiganbayan hearing regarding his bail as well as to hear the report of the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
No crater glow in Mayon Volcano
No crater glow was recorded by PHIVOLCS in Mayon volcano with rain clouds obscuring the view of the said volcano.
Obama postpones campaign trip
United States President Barack Obama postponed his scheduled campaign trip to New Jersey and Connecticut in order to hold a cabinet meeting regarding the Ebola virus.
Joint task force nabs shabu
A joint task force was able to nab 3 kilos of shabu said to have an estimated price of 15 million pesos.
Northeast monsoon
A low pressure area was spotted by the PAGASA but said LPA will dissolve once it hits the country. Next week will mark the start of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season.
No negative effect
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, the United States continues to extend its help in the speedy disposition of the case involving the death of a transgender in Olongapo. DFA further added that the incident will not have a negative effect in the relationship of the two countries, both of which are complying with the provisions found in the Visiting Forces Agreement.
PBA season to open at the Philippine Arena
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Basketball Association is expecting to set a new attendance record for an indoor arena on Sunday when it opens its season at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. The Philippine Arena, touted as the world’s largest mixed-use indoor theater, has a maximum capacity of 55,000. It opened in July, during the centennial celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, placing the Philippines in the map of architectural wonders. Fans will get a […]
Philippine police file charges against U.S. Marine in murder case
(Reuters) – Philippine police on Wednesday filed murder charges against a U.S. Marine over the death of a transgender Filipino he met in a bar outside the former U.S. naval base of Subic Bay. The Philippine government also wants to take custody of Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton while he stands trial, said a senior Philippine official, who warned that the case could damage military ties between the allies. “Based on two witnesses’ […]
Farmers affected by Mayon danger zone defy ban to harvest crops
Legazpi City, Albay (Eagle News Service)— Albay residents affected by the evacuation being implemented around the Mayon volcano’s seven to eight kilometer extended danger zone asked that they be allowed to enter their villages just to harvest their vegetables and other crops planted within the danger area. The residents in barangay Matnog which is within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone seemed more concerned about harvesting their tomatoes and other crops, as they asked authorities to […]
Mayon volcano enters “critical stage” as crater glow is observed
LEGAZPI City, Albay (Eagle News Service)-– Mayon Volcano is now considered under critical status after volcanologists observed a crater glow since Tuesday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Mayon Volcano on Oct. 15 entered the 31st day of being under observation. Phivolcs resident volcanologist Eduardo Laguerta said they noticed the crater glow at about 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. Wednesday morning (Oct. 15), but they believed that this may have started […]
