A former Makati City counselor said that he used to receive 300 thousand to 500 thousand pesos monthly and he believes that the money came from then Mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay.
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Ex-Makati councilor testifies biddings were rigged
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — A former Makati councilor testified that he used to receive P300,000 to P500,000 monthly and that he believed the money came from then mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay. Ex-Councilor Ernesto Aspillaga told the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee this morning he decided to come clean in the hope that the entire country would be spared from the alleged culture of corruption in Makati. Aspillaga further claimed that as the former […]
Makati Mayor will not attend Senate hearing
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay will no longer attend the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee hearing, saying that they will file a jurisdictional challenge questioning the authority of said committee.
Humid weather due to ridge of high pressure area
Expect humid weather in Metro Manila and the rest of the country due to the ridge of high pressure area but be prepared for scattered rain showers in the evening.
AFP says no ISIS militants in the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines assured the public that no members of the militant ISIS have entered the country despite allegations that ISIS, Abu Sayyaf and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are acting as one group.
Roxas submits list of donors for Purisima’s “White House”
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas has released the list of donors responsible for the renovation of the official residence inside Camp Crame of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Allan Purisima. Roxas said that amount involved was just over P11 million, specifically P11,462,754.39 and not P20 million as alleged by Purisima’s accusers and critics. The DILG chief named Carlos Garcia of Ulticon Builders, Atty. Alexander Lopez of Pacific Concrete Corporation and Christopher […]
Sen. Poe urges PNP chief to go on leave
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Philippine National Police Chief Allan Purisima should be asked to go on administrative leave while investigations against him are ongoing, Senator Grace Poe said Wednesday, Sept. 24. Poe appealed to Interior Secretary Mar Roxas to strongly recommend this to President Aquino. “I share your frustration Sir, but on the other hand, I know that you also have to make the appropriate recommendation to the President,” Senator Poe told Interior Secretary Roxas […]
Drilon urges colleagues to discuss the revival of death penalty
Senate President Franklin Drilon is asking his colleagues to start the debate on the proposed revival of death penalty in the country.
DOLE removes deployment ban
The Department of Labor and Employment has removed the deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers to Venezuela and West Bank, Israel due to the removal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of crisis alert levels in the said countries.
Fair weather today and for the rest of the week
Expect fair weather today and for the rest of the week due to the ridge of high pressure currently affecting the larger part of the country.
Legazpi City, still safe for tourist activities
Despite the looming eruption, Albay Governor Joey Salceda issued a tourism advisory, saying that Legazpi City remains safe for tourism and convention activities.
President Aquino still supports Purisima
President Aquino still fully supports PNP Chief Allan Purisima.