AFP welcomes Alcantara as new NOLCOM chief
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Friday welcomes the designation of AFP deputy chief of staff Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Alcantara as new comnmander of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and Maj. Gen. Noel A. Coballes as new commander of Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM).
PNP hikes war vs. hijackers
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday it heightened its campaign against suspected hijackers.
Senate is prepared to comment on petitions for TROs stopping impeachment trial — Enrile
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Jan. 20 – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has said the senators are ready to comment on the petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) filed before the Supreme Court in an effort to stop the Senate from sitting as impeachment court for the trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
VP Binay warns vs constitutional shortcuts in Corona impeachment
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 – Vice President Jejomar Binay warned on Friday against resorting to constitutional shortcuts in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Aquino leads ceremonial switch-on for electrification project in Malacanang
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 — President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the Filipino people of the government’s sincerity in effecting reforms that would lead to uplifting their lives as he stressed that such change can actually be felt and are not just for mere publicity.
DOJ names four prosecutors in electoral sabotage raps vs. Arroyo, 2 others
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has designated four prosecutors to help in the prosecution of former President and now Pampanga (2nd District) Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair Benjamin Abalos, Sr., and former Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan, Sr. in the electoral sabotage charges filed against them before the Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC).
De Lima orders Arellano to probe NBI execs
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· 1 Comment
MANILA, Jan. 20 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila De Lima on Friday formally turned over to Prosecutor General Claro Arellano the report of the DOJ panel who investigated the complaint for kidnapping involving some officials and personnel of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Aquino leads Philippine Quality Awards conferment ceremonies
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 — President Benigno S. Aquino III led Friday the conferment of this year’s Philippine Quality Awards in Malacanang, noting the reform in government and good corporate governance in the country.
California organization presents 14-millionth reused book to President Aquino
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 — Books for the Barrios Inc., a California-based, not-for-profit, public-benefit corporation, presented to President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday in Malacanang the 14-millionth children’s book shared by California’s youth to Filipino children.
(Metro News) Pasay court stops MMDA from demolishing QC billboard
January 20, 2012 11:39 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 20 — A Pasay City judge ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to stop demolishing a billboard located in Quezon City, notwithstanding a standing Dismantling/ Roll Down Order issued by the Building Official of Quezon City.