The Supreme Court released the results of the 2014 Bar Examinations today (March 26, 2015) at 11:30 AM. A huge crowd gathered at the front of the Supreme Court as those who took the exams, together with their family and friends, awaited the release of the results. 1, 126 out of 5, 984 examinees passed the said exam. To see the complete list of Bar Exam passers, click here : Complete List of 2014 Bar […]
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MILF says it should file a protest case vs PNP for violating ceasefire rules on Mamasapano
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed that it was the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) that should be taken into account for violating the ceasefire with the MILF regarding the January 25 Mamasapano encounter where 44 PNP-SAF members were killed. In its 35-page report to the Senate, where the MILF detailed the results of their investigation into the Mamasapano incident, the MILF said that it should in fact be the one filing a […]
Earthquake shakes northeastern Mindanao
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck northeastern Mindanao early this morning.
Senator Cayetano criticizes MILF report
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano criticized the report of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) regarding the Mamasapano incident, wherein the said group reported that it is the government’s fault that the incident happened.
Senate to continue BBL hearing
The Senate will continue its hearing on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) on April 13.
Registration of SIM card, passed 2nd reading
A proposed law regarding registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) card has passed its second reading. Said registration aims to avoid the use of SIM card in crime.
POEA removes license of recruitment agency
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) revoked the license of a recruitment agency because of various violations.
No return to manual election – COMELEC
The Commission on Election (COMELEC) is confident that there would be no return to manual elections on 2016 despite the temporary restraining order issued by the Supreme Court.
Jeane Napoles to be arraigned
The arraignment of Jeane Napoles was scheduled on April 22 in connection with the tax evasion case filed against her.
MILF claims actions against PNP-SAF men were “justified”
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has claimed that its actions against the Philippine National Police Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) were justified as the MILF combatants only fought back after they had been fired upon. In a 35-page report submitted to the Senate on Tuesday, the MILF said the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces initially did not know that the forces that entered their territory were government troops. The MILF blamed the absence of prior coordination […]
PH winning its battle against TB
MANILA, PIA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported that the Philippines is now one of the seven among the 22 high-burdened countries that have achieved its 2015 Millennium Development Goal (MDG) in fighting tuberculosis (TB) as early as 2012. The other six countries were Brazil, Cambodia, China, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, and Vietnam. Secretary of Health Janette P. Loreto-Garin disclosed that there has been a marked decline in TB burden since the launching […]
PNP-SAF Chief to support probe, but will not be part of investigation
The newly assigned Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) chief denied the allegation of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that some 120 police commandos assigned to give aid to other SAF members in Mamasapano, Maguindanao did nothing much to save their comrades in the clash that occurred last January 25 with various armed groups. SAF Director Chief Supt. Moro Virgilio Lazo said Trillanes’ allegation was simply “not true.” “When the 55th and 84th SACs (Special Action […]