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PCSO Chairperson resigns

The chairperson of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Margarita Juico resigned after meeting Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., Juico was given until the end of May to wrap up her obligations. No reason was given regarding her resignation.

De Lima, Lacson to compare notes on “Napoles list”

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima will meet with Rehabilitation Czar Panfilo Lacson to compare their respective documents regarding the list made by alleged “pork barrel queen” Janet Lim Napoles.  De Lima and Lacson are concerned about the consistency of the documents particularly on the names of those who were allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam.

Ombudsman junks plunder raps vs. ex-President Arroyo

MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) on Thursday dismissed the plunder case filed against former President and now Pampanga (2nd District) Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The Ombudsman said that it found no evidence to implicate the former president and the incumbent Pampanga representative in the P728-million fertilizer fund scam. In a resolution released on Thursday, the Ombudsman said the complainants, which include several anti-Arroyo groups, failed to present documentary or testimonial […]

11 Chinese fishermen named by Western Command; 5 Filipino fishermen brought to court for inquest

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 8 (PNA) -– The Western Command (Wescom) in this city has named the 11 Chinese fishermen intercepted by the elements of the PNP Maritime Special Boat Unit (SBU) Thursday following their transfer and medical examination to its military hospital. The Sino boat captain of F/V Qiongqionghai 09063 earlier identified as Chen Hi Quan was with 10 crewmen named Shi Xian Xiong, Shi Lian Doung, He Zhuang, He Chun, Huang Ji Xuan, […]

Filipino Legacies to be Highlighted in TAOID Heritage Celebration 2014

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) trains the limelight on our precious cultural heritage as the May National Heritage Month nears. Awareness and preservation of heritage are vital in the construction and strengthening of our national identity, which will engender pride, enable to us to overcome crises, and guide us towards progress. Because of these, Proclamation No. 439 was signed on August 11, 2003, declaring the month of May of every year […]

Enchong Dee Supports Heritage as NCCA Celebrates National Heritage Month

Actor, athlete and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee lends his support to Philippine arts and culture as he becomes the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) ambassador for heritage. Dee is a swimmer of the Philippine national swimming team, who became a popular model and endorser, paving the way for him to be involved in showbiz. He appeared in many ABS-CBN dramas such Tanging Yaman, Magkaribal, Katorse, Maria La Del Barrio, Ina, Kapatid, Anak […]