MANILA, Philippines - Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte elaborated yesterday what her boss, President Aquino, has been sayimg on various occasions: there's no way impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona could get acquitted by the Senate impeachment court.

Exactly a year ago on March 11, 2011, Japan was brought down to its knees by one of the most catastrophic string of natural disasters the world has ever seen. Citizens ran to safety as a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan. Minutes after the quake, a huge tidal wave made its way into cities—engulfing everything on its way including villages, buildings, ships, and cars.

Kapuso actress Carla Abellana renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network. Carla, one of the network’s most prized and talented homegrown artists, was welcomed by GMA officers as she inked a three-year network contract.

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), home of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao, signed another boxing luminary in Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton, current IBA and WBO Women’s Super Bantamweight champion, to a 3-fight deal beginning with her upcoming match against Argentinean Yesica “La Leona” Marcos this March.

MANILA, March 10, 2012—Pope Benedict XVI has conveyed his condolence for the passing of Cardinal Jose T. Sanchez in a telegram sent to Cardinal Ricardo J. Vidal, archbishop emeritus of Cebu.

NAGA CITY (March 11, 2012) – A notorious criminal in the Bicol's top 40 most wanted list and cohorts were caught in Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) as the perpetrators of a recent armed robbery in a gaming center at a hotel in this city.

MANILA, Philippines (Mar 10, 2012) - After issuing a warning that the Philippines can get blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for being a haven for dirty money, President Aquino now hopes Congress would pass a stronger Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) without him calling for a special session.

MANILA, March 9, 2012 – The fifth Filipino to be elevated to the position of Cardinal has died at the age of 91 years old at the Cardinal Santos Memorial Medical Center in San Juan City at 4:50 a.m. today. He would have turned 92 on Saturday, March 17.

The retired prelate passed away due to multiple organ failure after being confined to the medical center last week.

Cardinal Sanchez’ nephew Manolo Sanchez told CBCPNews the prelate has been in and out of the hospital.

With sadness we inform you of the passing away of + Jose T. Cardinal Sanchez –Cardinal Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Clergy- this morning, March 9, 2012. He was 91 years old.

FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City (Mar 06 2012) - The existence of distinguished female soldiers in the male-dominated ranks of the Philippine Army is a testament that women can also shine.

Brigadier General Ramona Go and Captain Concepcion Reaño are among the thousands of female soldiers in the Army who made their mark in a male-dominated organization. Both women have interesting tales about their experiences in the Army.