Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte confirmed that the final draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law has been submitted to President Aquino.
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Gaza war rages on, Hamas says Israel tried to kill its military chief
(Reuters) – An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed the wife and infant son of Hamas’s military leader, Mohammed Deif, the group said, calling it an attempt to assassinate him after a ceasefire collapsed. Palestinians launched more than 180 rockets on Tuesday and Wednesday, mainly at southern Israel, with some intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system, the military said. No casualties were reported on the Israeli side. Egypt, which has been trying to broker a […]
U.S. military failed in rescue attempt for journalist Foley
(Reuters) – The U.S. military earlier this summer carried out an attempt to rescue journalist James Foley and other American hostages held in Syria, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, in an operation that the Pentagon said ultimately failed to find the captives. Foley, 40, was beheaded by an Islamic State militant in a video that surfaced on the Internet on Tuesday. President Barack Obama expressed revulsion on Wednesday at the execution and vowed the United States […]
Singson, free to leave the country
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson can now freely leave the country after the plunder case against him was dismissed.
Ecowaste warns about artificial nail polish
The Ecowaste Coalition warned against the use of artificial fingernails because they may have dangerous toxins, especially products not approved by the BFAD.
Immigration bureau monitoring 10, 000 high-profile criminals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) admitted it is experiencing difficulty in monitoring the more than 10, 000 most wanted persons, saying that some may have already escaped the country despite the presence of hold-departure orders against them.
Landslide in Japan kills 27
At least 27 people have been killed and 10 more are missing when a landslide hit a residential area in the city of Hiroshima in Japan
Aquino should extend the country’s patrol reach, not his term-Alunan
A former senior government official challenged the President Aquino should extend the AFP’s patrol in the West Philippine Sea instead of focusing on term extension.
We did not pressure JBC – Palace
Malacañang denied allegations that it exerted pressure on the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to include Solicitor General Jardeleza in the short list of nominees for new Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Senate begins probe on alleged overpriced Makati Carpark Bldg.
A Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee began its probe on the alleged overpriced Makati City car park building, questioning Makati Mayor Junjun Binay and the city’s resident auditor.
Bayan: Jardeleza’s appointment is just part of Aquino’s war with SC
The militant group Bayan says the appointment of Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza as the newest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court as part of President Aquino’s war with the Supreme Court over the controversial DAP which the Supreme Court unanimously declared unconstitutional.
Israeli air strike in central Gaza kills seven family members – Gaza health officials
(Reuters) An Israeli air strike launched on Wednesday morning (August 20) killed seven members of a family in central Gaza, among them a woman and three children, Palestinian health officials, and neighbors said. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. “It was a whole family. It was the husband, the wife, three children, and her unborn child. It’s a whole family that the Israeli occupation targeted, without any previous warning,” Yahya Abu Safer, a neighbor said. […]
