Eagle correspondent Ely Dumaboc reports that Zamboanga City is on alert as the conflict between the military and the BIFF escalates.
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Other GOCC’s Asked to be Disbanded
Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares appealed to President Aquino to disband four more GOCC’s.
Students Protest Tuition Fee Hike
With a rise on student suicide because of rising tuition fee prices, students from various state universities and private schools conduct protests in Mendiola.
Increased Police Presence in U Belt, Proposed by Senate
Senator Bongbong Marcos proposed the doubling of police in the university belt (U belt) and other school zones to ensure that students remain safe from illegal drugs.
Independent Body to Investigate Laguna Police Case
The PNP asked an independent body to investigate the case against the Laguna police to avoid “whitewash”.
SC DAP Hearing Must Continue
Former Congressman Augusto Syjuco Jr., asked the Supreme Court to continue hearing of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) despite said case being asked by the government to be dismissed for being moot and academic.
CHR To Investigate Provincial Intelligence Branch and Regional Offices of the PNP
Chairperson Etta Gonzales asks her personnel in the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) to investigate other provincial intelligence branch and regional offices of the Philippine National Police after discovering the torture cell in Biñan, Laguna.
Vhong Navarro Camp Asks DILG to Tighten Security for TV Host
Vhong Navarro’s lawyer and manager met DILG Secretary Mar Roxas to ask for tighter security for the TV host.
Disbandment of GOCC’s, Defended by Malacañang
In pursuit of good governance, Malacañang disbanded three GOCC’s involved in the controversial pork barrel scam.
Fire in Pasong Tamo, QC
144 families in Pasong Tamo, Quezon City lost their homes after a huge fire destroys thirty houses with a single casualty.
President Aquino Tasks Cabinet to Create Disaster Preparedness Roadmap
President Aquino plans to mitigate the effect of natural disasters to our country by tasking the Cabinet to create a Disaster Preparedness Roadmap.
Valenzuela Rep Appeals to DSWD
Valenzuela Congressman, Sherwin Gatchalian appeals to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to send support teams that will help hundreds of families affected by the military conflict in Maguindanao.
