Assets freeze upcoming for 3 senators, co-accused

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 05:52
MANILA, Philippines - After being slapped with plunder charges for their alleged anomalous use of their pork barrel allocations, three senators and their co-accused may be denied access to their wealth as a petition with the Court of Appeals (CA) is being readied for the freezing of their assets.

Imbestigador: Bantay Kaban ng Bayan GMA News and Public Affairs Special Report Sunday September 15, after Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Sat, 09/14/2013 - 04:09
Millions upon millions of pesos stacked on top of a bed or tucked away in money bags inside a bath tub. This is how Benhur Luy, whistleblower in the alleged 10B-peso pork barrel scam, described the cash flow that allegedly went to Janet Lim-Napoles, accused of masterminding the controversial scam. Using connections in government, Napoles and her group allegedly gained billions from the Priority Development Assistance Fund or PDAF, more commonly known as “pork barrel”, through an elaborate ‘kickback’ scheme.

My Husband’s Lover hits the stage on October 12 via One More Try: My Husband’s Lover the Concert

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Sat, 09/14/2013 - 04:04
GMA Network’s most provocative drama series My Husband’s Lover defied all conventions on traditional drama soaps and definitely captured viewers all over the country. As a way of saying thank you, the show’s avid viewers and supporters will get to see the powerhouse cast perform live via One More Try: My Husband’s Lover the Concert.

My Husband’s Lover hits the stage on October 12 via One More Try: My Husband’s Lover the Concert

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Sat, 09/14/2013 - 04:04
GMA Network’s most provocative drama series My Husband’s Lover defied all conventions on traditional drama soaps and definitely captured viewers all over the country. As a way of saying thank you, the show’s avid viewers and supporters will get to see the powerhouse cast perform live via One More Try: My Husband’s Lover the Concert.

BIR’s lawless enforcement

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 01:17
Lately, instead of our legislators involved in pork barrel scams, the BIR has been targeting doctors and lawyers and other professionals. The tax woman, BIR Commissioner Kim Henares, even plans to require doctors and lawyers in particular to post their rates in their clinics or offices.

BIR’s lawless enforcement

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 01:16
Lately, instead of our legislators involved in pork barrel scams, the BIR has been targeting doctors and lawyers and other professionals. The tax woman, BIR Commissioner Kim Henares, even plans to require doctors and lawyers in particular to post their rates in their clinics or offices.