The Sandiganbayan finally granted Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s plea for hospital detention.
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Sandiganbayan allows hospital arrest for Enrile
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — The Sandiganbayan granted Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s request for hospital detention on Friday, allowing the senator’s hospital of choice, the Philippine National Police General Hospital, to continue holding him in custody as he stands trial for plunder and graft charges. In a 16-page resolution, the anti-graft court’s third division also said that it is allowing hospital detention for the 90-year old senator until he is fit to be transferred to a […]
Northeast monsoon enters the country
Cold weather comes to the country as northeast monsoon or “amihan” replaces the “habagat”.
President Aquino brings home $2 billion in investments
After a two week working visit in Europe and US, President Aquino returned to the Philippines with 2 billion dollars worth of investment.
Less possibility of storm entering Philippines
“Habagat” brings rains to MIndanao while the rest of the country will experience fair weather. PAGASA added that the storm in the Pacific will not enter the Philippines, saying that “Mario” is the last storm to visit the country this month.
DFA distances itself regarding Abu Sayyaf threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) distanced itself from the Abu Sayyaf threat of beheading its two German captives, saying that it is the job of the PNP to handle the matter.
President Aquino brings home good news
President Aquino shares the good news he brought from his two weeks visit in Europe and the United States. As he landed in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 2, President Aquino reported that his trip was worth it. Said trip was the longest he was away from the country. He added that through the meetings that he conducted, the Philippines will receive almost 2.35 billion dollars in investment, which will generate more employment. He also […]
DBM pumps P565M into water systems
MANILA, Sep 25 — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P565 million to the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) for the continued development of potable water supply systems covering the poorest provinces in the country. The fund release—sourced from LWUA’s Regular Appropriations under the 2014 National Budget—will support efforts on water source development and the construction of pumping stations and pipe lines. The P565 million will also cover the development […]
Philippines’ Grassroots Budgeting program wins award in New York
Malacañang announced that the Philippines’ Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) program has won third place in the 2014 Open Government Awards presented during the Open Government Partnership (OGP) high-level event in New York on Wednesday. Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman accepted the award, Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte told reporters during Thursday’s press briefing at the Palace. The top two places went to Denmark and Montenegro, respectively. “In her acceptance speech, Secretary Dinky Soliman expressed our government’s appreciation to the […]
Sen. Guingona eyes extension on filing of human rights claims
Senator Guingona is asking the Senate to give a two-year extension for the human rights victims during the Marcos era to file their claims for reparation.
Pnoy concludes U.S. trip
President Aquino has concluded his five-day working visit to the United States. He’s coming home with fresh investments from various companies upon his return to Manila. President Aquino left the San Francisco international Airport at about 4:40 pm on Wednesday, Pacific time, via a Philippine Airlines chartered flight. Before his departure, the President held two quick business meetings with the top executives of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, International Development, and Wells Fargo Bank. The meetings served […]
Sen. Cayetano says Senate can arrest those who snub its subpoena
The Binays were not around to contend against the new allegations against them, with Vice President Jejomar Binay saying that he’d rather work than be involved in politics. His son, Mayor Junjun Binay meanwhile challenged the jurisdiction of the said sub-committee. The Binays were not around to refute the fresh allegations against them. Vice president Jejomar Binay declined the subcommittee’s invitation to appear before it. Mayor Erwin “Junjun” Binay, on the other hand, questioned the […]
