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MANILA, Mar. 9 — The Palace said it remains committed to fighting corruption and helping reform the country’s judiciary to punish those who have committed wrongdoings. “Hindi natitinag ang determinasyon ng pamahalaan na supilin ang katiwalian at korupsyon. Ang paglilitis ng mga sinampahan ng kaso ay nasa kamay ng hudikatura,” Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, Jr. said during a media briefing held in Malacañang Palace on Tuesday. “Hinggil dito, batid natin na patuloy na nagsasagawa ng […]
Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. on Thursday said President Benigno S. Aquino III only guided former Special Action Force (SAF) Chief Getulio Napeñas during the deadly Mamasapano operation in Maguindanao last year. Secretary Coloma said the instruction given by the President to Napeñas to coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) before the conduct of the operation was not intervention. “Ang malinaw lang naman dito ay ang sumusunod: Una, inutusan siyang (Napeñas) mag-coordinate. […]
According to the Iglesia Ni Cristo General Auditor Bro. Glicerio Santos, Jr., the Iglesia Ni Cristo will conduct more anti-poverty programs and will intensify such efforts as specified by INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo. He added that under the administration of Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo, the Church was able to prioritize outreach and socio-economic activities that helped not only Iglesia Ni Cristo members but others as well. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]
Police authorities warned that violators to the long-existing firecracker ban ordinance in the city will be dealt with accordingly. Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office said the police have been monitoring and enforcing the firecracker ordinance during the holidays. She said the law is highly relevant since it guarantees the protection of lives and properties from the holiday revelries. “We have to ensure the protection of life and property especially that […]
The Philippine government is on full swing for the hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit which will gather leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies on Wednesday and Thursday. The APEC Economic Leader’s Week which highlights the event is aimed at boosting trade and inclusive, sustainable growth in the Pacific Rim. Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Jr., director–general of the APEC National Organizing Committee (NOC), underscored the advantages of being a member-economy of APEC saying 80 […]
According to Atty. Sigfrid Fortun, the case filed by the Iglesia Ni Cristo ex-minister Isaias Samson, Jr., against the Iglesia Ni Cristo is weak and should be dismissed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines , August 7 — The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) after discussing the General Appropriations Act, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Thursday. “Doon sa schedule ng Kamara, uunahin nila ang deliberasyon at pagdinig hinggil sa proposed national budget dahil kailangang manggaling sa kanila ito bago ito maiakyat sa Senado. Kaya susundin nila ang kanilang timetable… at ‘pag natapos na sa takdang panahon, ipagpapatuloy […]
MAY 4 (Eagle News) — Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao said in his post-fight press conference that he will undergo an MRI scan for his shoulder injury. Pacquaio said that he and his team made the decision not to tell the public about his injury but said that the Nevada State Commission knows of the said injury before his fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Pacquiao added that he was not able to do what he aimed to […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 4 (Eagle News) — Many boxing fans asked for a refund when a technical glitch interrupted the pay-per-view stream of the mega-fight between Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The signal interruption occurred in the middle of the fight and returned just before the announcement of Mayweather’s victory. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, PIA – The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remain committed to the peace process and will continue to work to strengthen mutual trust, a Palace official has said. “What we know is that both sides continue to work on confidence-building measures and on seeing to it that an acceptable Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) may be enacted by Congress within the time frame set by the leadership of both houses,” Communication […]
Even if the Court of Appeals does not grant a temporary restraining order, Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” S. Binay, Jr. will not leave his office, saying that he has other legal options to fight the order of suspension.
MANILA, PIA- Malacañang said it believes that once the truth regarding the bloody Mamasapano clash is brought to light, the country’s wounds would start to heal, and that overcoming the challenges created by the tragedy would make the country stronger. In a telephone interview yesterday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. was asked to comment on the mounting calls from different sectors for the resignation of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Coloma explained that in a […]
