South Korean President Lee set for 3-day PHL state visit on Nov. 20-22
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 14 — Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Myung-bak will be coming for a state visit to the Philippines from November 20 to 22 in a bid to strengthen friendly relations and establish greater cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea, a Palace official said on Monday.
DOJ-Comelec panel may end probe on electoral sabotage this month
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr.
MANILA, Nov. 14 – The Joint Department of Justice-Commission on Elections (DOJ-Comelec) investigating committee on Monday said that their investigation into the alleged electoral sabotage committed during the 2007 senatorial elections may be terminated this month.
Sen. Revilla turns over P500,000 cash reward to DILG chief
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 14 — Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. turned over to Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on Monday P500,000 cash reward for individuals who will give information leading to the arrest of the suspects in the October 28 murder of Ramgen Bautista in Parañaque City.
Two more suspects in Ramgen murder surrender
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 14 — After two weeks in hiding, two suspects in the murder of actor Ramgen “Ram” Jose Bautista Revilla surrendered to the Paranaque police early Monday morning.
GSIS, Pag-IBIG sign pact for gov’t employees, pensioners
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 14 — Officials of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Home Development Mutual Fund (MDMF), otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund, signed Monday a credit facility agreement wherein GSIS gave Pag-IBIG P5 billion to finance the housing loans of its members and pensioners.
DOJ to conduct in-depth probe on reported 'asylum' plan of ex-President Arroyo — De Lima
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 14 — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will conduct an in-depth investigation into the reported plan of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to seek political asylum in the Dominican Republic.
Lacson defends De Lima over resign calls
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Nov. 14 – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday came in defense of Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima over calls from the camp of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for her to step down from office after the Dominican Republic denied rumors that the ailing former leader has applied for political asylum in the Caribbean nation.
Binay hails NBI role in anti-human trafficking drive
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
By Faye P. Velasco
MANILA, Nov. 14 — Vice President Jejomar Binay hailed the contributions of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the anti-human trafficking drive in the country during the launching of the bureau’s 75th anniversary celebration on Monday.
Solons back 'anti-epal' bill
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Nov. 14 — Lawmakers, at the resumption of sessions in both Houses of Congress, on Monday expressed support to "Anti-Epal" bill, which prohibits politicians from plastering their names and faces on billboards announcing road projects.
PNP assures tight security for Clinton visit
November 14, 2011 11:30 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 14 -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured a tight security for the brief visit to the Philippines of United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday.