The Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee has not yet decided whether or not to invite Vice-President Jejomar Binay regarding the over-priced Makati City Hall.
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South station open for out of line buses
The south station in Muntinlupa will now be open for out-of-line buses with an expected 556 buses to make use of the said station.
Senate continues investigation of Malampaya
The long-awaited Senate investigation of the controversial Malampaya fund will finally pushed thru on September.
LPA enters West Philippine Sea
According to the PAGASA, Caraga region and Davao will be experiencing rains while Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience scattered rain showers. A low pressure area has entered the West Philippine Sea and is expected to leave the country within the day.
4 major dams in Luzon still below levels despite rains — PAGASA
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Despite continues rains due to the low pressure area (LPA) and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday that it continues to monitor the four major dams in Luzon which still have low water levels. In an interview, PAGASA Hydrologist Sheila Schneider said these four dams are Angat Dam in Bulacan; San Roque Dam in Pangasinan; Pantabangan dam in Nueva Ecija; and Magat dam […]
3 impeachment complaints vs. Pnoy sufficient in form
The three impeachment complaints against President Aquino have been declared sufficient in form by House Committee of Justice. The first two complaints deal with the DAP while the third deals with EDCA.
Pasig RTC sentences Dennis Roldan to life imprisonment after guilty verdict on kidnapping case
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court declared actor Dennis Roldan and his co-accused guilty of kidnapping, in connection to the 2005 abduction of a three-year old child of a wealthy Filipino-Chinese businessman. MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Tuesday found former character actor and erstwhile Quezon City Rep. Dennis Roldan, or Mitchell Gumabao in real life, guilty of kidnapping and was sentenced to life imprisonment. The case […]
PAGASA widens yellow rainfall alert
The PAGASA puts more locations under its yellow rainfall alert, for a total of 12 locations. The rain is caused by a low-pressure area.
OFWs in West Africa protest against mandatory repatriation
Overseas Filipino workers in three countries in west Africa protests against the mandatory repatriation when the Department of Foreign Affairs raised to Alert Level 4 the situation in the said region due to the Ebola outbreak.
Hearing on over priced Makati building continues
The Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee continues to hear the matter regarding the allegedly over-priced Makati building, with the head of the sub-committee, Senator Coco Pimentel saying that there are still many questions that need to be answered.
Philippines readies repatriation of Filipinos from Ebola-hit West African states
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be pulling out its citizens in West African states affected by the dreaded Ebola virus, including hundreds of soldiers supporting United Nations peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Golan Heights. “We are preparing for the implementation of mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in view of the threat posed by EVD,” Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said in a statement on Monday. On Saturday, the Department […]
Aquino lauds modern-day heroes in Nat’l Heroes’ Day rites
MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year’s theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” In his speech, President Aquino urged each Filipino citizen to emulate the noble deeds of our heroes. He also lauded the country’s modern-day heroes who choose to empower their […]
