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Rice prices decline by P2 per kilo

Rice prices have declined steadily since the last quarter of last year to the first quarter of this year, making rice more affordable for consumers. Citing statistics from Philippine Statistics Authority, National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Renan Dalisay said well-milled rice wholesale prices went down by P1.74 per kilo in early 2015, from P40.57 per kilo in October 2014 to P38.83 in February this year. “The lowest commercial rice price in the last quarter of last […]

Complete List of 2014 Bar Exam Passers

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 Top 10 passers, click here: 2014 Bar Examination Topnotchers PAGE 1: A-C | PAGE 2: […]

2014 Bar Examination Topnotchers

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]