Gov't forces rescue three teachers from ASG abductors in Basilan
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 -– Government security forces rescued the three teachers abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists during simultaneous operations in Basilan province Wednesday morning, a ranking police official said.
Verzosa cites honest cop who returned wallet with P15,000 cash
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· 1 Comment
MANILA, September 23 — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Jesus Verzosa today formally recognized the honesty of PO1 Jimmy Reginaldo during simple ceremonies in Camp Crame.
Comelec official urges Senate to make a clear definition of candidates
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 — An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is proposing to the Senate to have a clear definition of candidates in view of the repeated accusations of premature campaigning against politicians and government officials planning to seek elective posts.
Dacer family dismayed over accusations between Erap and Lacson
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 — The Dacer family has expressed their dismay with the raging exchange of accusations between former President Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada and Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson in connection with the Dacer-Corbito double murder case.
Customs authorities tag South African as mastermind in gun smuggling in Bataan
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 — Customs authorities have identified the alleged mastermind in the illegal smuggling of high-powered firearms in Bataan.
Lawmakers express support for Foreign Secretary Romulo
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Sept. 23 — Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed support to Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo amid calls for him to resign from the Cabinet following a declaration that he is supporting the candidacy of Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III in his presidential bid in May 2010 elections.
PGMA to fly home with 120 illegal OFWs
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sept. 23 – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will fly home on Wednesday (Jeddah time) with 120 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are charged with violations of immigration laws and then released by the Saudi Arabian government.
Palace says Romulo just expressing debt of gratitude
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 — Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo was merely exercising his right as a private citizen when he expressed his support for Sen. Benigno Aquino III in the May 2010 presidential election.
(WEATHER) LPA nears Central Luzon
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 — The weather disturbance over Philippine Sea moves near Central Luzon, and now poses threat with heavy rains across the region and eastern side of the Visayas.
It's Jinggoy's turn to slam at Lacson
September 23, 2009 12:31 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 23 –- Senator Jinggoy Estrada took his turn on Wednesday to refute the accusations of Senator Panfilo Lacson against him and his father, former President Joseph Estrada through his own privilege speech.