Whistleblower Ruby Tuason admitted that she was not involved in any direct transactions with Senator Juan Ponce Enrile. In her testimony, she said she usually makes transactions only with the senator’s chief of staff, Atty. Gigi Reyes.
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Tuason Denies Allegations That She Agreed to Testify to Escape Indictment
New witness on the pork barrel scam, Ruby Tuason denied accusations that she only testified to escape the filing of cases against her. She said that if she had wanted to escape, she could have stayed and hid in America and not would not have returned in the Philippines. She emphasized that her testimonies were all true.
Vehicular Accident in Rizal Ave , Manila
A car collided into a ten-wheeler truck at the corner of Jose Abad Santos and Rizal Ave., in Manila on February 12, 2014. The drunk male driver was then involved in an altercation with members of the media.
Gov’t assures OFW’s protection amid new “mega recruitment” system in Saudi
Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz reassured overseas Filipino workers based in Saudi Arabia that the Philippine government will guarantee the protection and welfare amid reports of a new mega-recruitment system to be implemented there. “We will never negotiate anything that would reduce the level of protection of our workers. So we will see to it that whether they are operating under a ‘mega recruitment system’ or under a new system, the level of protection that our […]
Classrooms for Yolanda Survivors
Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation and PLDT Gabay Guro Foundation went to Leyte in a turnover ceremony to give eight classrooms for the use of the Yolanda victims.
Government Hospitals Who Make Poor Patients Pay Will Be Fined
Philhealth will impose fines on government hospitals who will make poor patients pay for their services. According to Philhealth, members should not pay for hospital expenses. This is part of the service offered by Philhealth to its 14 million poor clients.
Iglesia Ni Cristo to hold “Worldwide Walk” for Yolanda survivors on February 15
MANILA, Philippines — On Saturday, February 15, the Iglesia Ni Cristo will be conducting a “walk for a cause” for victims of supertyphoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) to further help families affected by the strongest typhoon on record. INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo recently approved the holding of the activity in cooperation with its socio-civic arm, the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, Inc. A circular was read in local congregations of the INC […]
Ex-NBI Chief Gatdula cleared of frustrated murder charges
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the frustrated murder case filed against former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Magtanggol Gatdula. This is in connection with the ambush of NBI Deputy Director Reynaldo Esmeralda in February 2012. In its resolution, the panel of prosecutors found no evidence linking Gatdula to the said case. Esmeralda earlier claimed that the failed attack on his life was in connection with the alleged kidnapping and extortion case from […]
National Rondalla Workshop at the CCP
The Cultural Center of the Philippines announces that it shall be holding the CCP National Rondalla Workshop on April 8-12, 2014(Tuesday to Saturday) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at various venues in the CCP complex . The Workshop is open to rondalla groups all over the country who have been in existence for at least two (2) years and who wish to further hone their skills in rondalla technique and performance. The workshop modules […]
DAR Employee, Killed in QC
Nelly Palabay, a 55 year old resident of San Mateo, Rizal and employee of the Livestock Development Council of the Department of Agriculture, was shot by a man while riding a public utility jeepney at the Central overpass Monday night (Feb. 11).
Exclusive: Various Sites Around the World Gear Up for INC World Wide Walk
It is just three days away and the excitement is already palpable as the various sites gear up for the upcoming “INC World Wide Walk For Those Affected by Typhoon Haiyan”. The international effort promises to set a world record, as hundreds of thousands are expected to participate in the momentous event. “INC World Wide Walk” will be held in major cities around the globe: 6 in Europe, 7 in Australia, 8 in Asia and […]
Low Pressure Area and Northeast Monsoon Brings Rains
Eastern Visayas, Davao and CARAGA Region will experience rains brought by the tail-end of cold front and low pressure area. The rest of the country will experience fair weather with cloudy skies and isolated rain.
