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December 20, 2011
Court orders arrest of Palparan

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 20, 2011) - Within days after the Department of Justice filed a case against retired Major General Jovito Palparan for the abduction of student-activists Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan in 2006, the Malolos Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 14 has ordered his arrest.

The arrest warrant was signed by Judge Hector Gonzales .

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 20, 2011) - Within days after the Department of Justice filed a case against retired Major General Jovito Palparan for the abduction of student-activists Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan in 2006, the Malolos Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 14 has ordered his arrest.

The arrest warrant was signed by Judge Hector Gonzales .

The retired military official is being accused as mastermind in the disappearance of the two University of Philippines students in 2006. A farmer named Manuel Merino was abducted along with the two students.

December 13, 2011
Abalos surrenders to beat arrest

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 13, 2011)–  Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos turned himself over Pasay City regional trial court (RTC) that issued the warrant for his arrest.

The Pasay City RTC Branch 112 had issued a warrant for the arrest of Abalos who faces charges of electoral sabotage having been  tagged as one of the main players in the alleged rigging of the 2007 elections...

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 13, 2011)–  Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos turned himself over Pasay City regional trial court (RTC) that issued the warrant for his arrest.

The Pasay City RTC Branch 112 had issued a warrant for the arrest of Abalos who faces charges of electoral sabotage having been  tagged as one of the main players in the alleged rigging of the 2007 elections.

December 11, 2011
Pulse: 7 of 10 Filipinos don’t like Arroyo to leave

MANILA, Philippines – A Pulse Asia survey reveals that 69% of Filipinos like former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to stay in the country to face the criminal charges against her.

These charges include the non-bailable crime of electoral sabotaged for which the former president is now detained.

Sources privy to the results of the survey done by Pulse Asia said respondents were asked the question: “Do you agree or disagree that former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should be allowed to leave the country to be able to seek medical treatment even though there are plunder and electoral fraud cases that have been filed against her?”

MANILA, Philippines – A Pulse Asia survey reveals that 69% of Filipinos like former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to stay in the country to face the criminal charges against her.

These charges include the non-bailable crime of electoral sabotaged for which the former president is now detained.

December 6, 2011
P-Noy's trust rating high amid controversies

 

Manila Philippines (Dec 6, 2011) - Pulse Asia released today its nationwide Ulat sa Bayan survey conducted on 1,200 representative adults 18 years old and above from November 10 to 23, 2011 showing that President Benigno C. Aquino III still enjoys high approval and trust rating.

" In November 2011, 72% of Filipinos are appreciative of President Aquino’s performance while 74% trust him," Pulse Asia published in its website, adding only 9%, or less than one in ten Filipinos. distrust the President or is critical of him.

Manila Philippines (Dec 6, 2011) - Pulse Asia released today its nationwide Ulat sa Bayan survey conducted on 1,200 representative adults 18 years old and above from November 10 to 23, 2011 showing that President Benigno C. Aquino III still enjoys high approval and trust rating.

" In November 2011, 72% of Filipinos are appreciative of President Aquino’s performance while 74% trust him," Pulse Asia published in its website, adding only 9%, or less than one in ten Filipinos. distrust the President or is critical of him.

December 1, 2011
Court orders transfer of GMA to Veterans Hospital

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) – Immediately after hearing the testimony of the main attending physician of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the court ordered the transfer the arrested ex-president from her $1000 a day hospital suite to a government hospital.

Pasay City court Judge Jesus Mupas today ordered the transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City to a government hospital.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) – Immediately after hearing the testimony of the main attending physician of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the court ordered the transfer the arrested ex-president from her $1000 a day hospital suite to a government hospital.

Pasay City court Judge Jesus Mupas today ordered the transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City to a government hospital.

November 28, 2011
MILF receives report of Kato’s death

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 28, 2011) – The death of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) renegade commnader Ameril Umbra Kato comes close to being confirmed after MILF officials said yesterday that they have information that Kato died Saturday evening.

Von Al-haq, military spokesman for the MILF, confirmed receiving the reports but clarified that these had not been verified...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 28, 2011) – The death of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) renegade commnader Ameril Umbra Kato comes close to being confirmed after MILF officials said yesterday that they have information that Kato died Saturday evening.

Von Al-haq, military spokesman for the MILF, confirmed receiving the reports but clarified that these had not been verified.

“That is the information we received, that Kato died yesterday (Nov. 26) night at around past 6 p.m.,” he said in a text message.

November 26, 2011
Jail looms for GMA

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 26, 2011) – The prospect of GMA’s house arrest dimmed yesterday after one her doctors said in court that the former president is recuperating, may be treated as outpatient and is on the way to recovery in weeks.

Given this, a government prosecutor moved yesterday for the immediate transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) to a local jail...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 26, 2011) – The prospect of GMA’s house arrest dimmed yesterday after one her doctors said in court that the former president is recuperating, may be treated as outpatient and is on the way to recovery in weeks.

Given this, a government prosecutor moved yesterday for the immediate transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) to a local jail.

November 23, 2011
Aquino: Filipino people, truth on my side in pursuing case against Arroyo

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- President Aquino said Wednesday he is on the side of the truth and with the Filipino people in pursuing the case against ailing former president and incumbent congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo...

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- President Aquino said Wednesday he is on the side of the truth and with the Filipino people in pursuing the case against ailing former president and incumbent congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Mr. Aquino, in a speech during the 75th anniversary of the country's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), said he could not be swayed by any criticism on his administration's stance against Arroyo, who was facing an election sabotage case, a non-bailable offense.

November 22, 2011
Court OKs GMA hospital arrest

 

MANILA, Philippines – Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 has approved the temporary detention of arrested ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the St. Luke’s Medical Center as she awaits trial for non-bailable offense of electoral sabotage.

 “For humanitarian reasons the motion (for hospital arrest) is granted,” said Judge Jesus Mupas of Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 112.

“The court has agreed to a temporary hospital arrest due to her health condition and for humanitarian reasons,” clerk of court Jose Pelicano told reporters after the court postponed to Friday a hearing on the motions filed by Arroyo’s lawyers.

MANILA, Philippines – Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 has approved the temporary detention of arrested ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the St. Luke’s Medical Center as she awaits trial for non-bailable offense of electoral sabotage.

 “For humanitarian reasons the motion (for hospital arrest) is granted,” said Judge Jesus Mupas of Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 112.

November 22, 2011
GMA arrest order holds as SC issues no TRO

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 22, 2011) – The arrest of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo remains valid as former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo failed to secure a temporary restraining order (TRO) at the Supreme Court today on the prosecution of his wife, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on poll sabotage charges.

Instead, the Higher Court gave the former chief executive and other respondents, including former poll chair Benjamin Abalos, 10 days to comment on the findings of the Commission and Election (Comelec) – Department of Justice (DOJ) joint panel...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 22, 2011) – The arrest of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo remains valid as former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo failed to secure a temporary restraining order (TRO) at the Supreme Court today on the prosecution of his wife, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on poll sabotage charges.

November 22, 2011
Police says Arroyo mugshots in the Web authentic

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 22 2011) – The mugshots of arrested ex-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo that are now circulating in the Web are the same as the copies now in possession of the Pasay Regional Trial Court.

Senior Superintendent James Bucayu, acting chief of the Southern Police District (SPD), said that their investigator confirmed to him that the mugshots provided to them by the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and those posted bywww.mugshots.com are the same...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 22 2011) – The mugshots of arrested ex-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo that are now circulating in the Web are the same as the copies now in possession of the Pasay Regional Trial Court.

Senior Superintendent James Bucayu, acting chief of the Southern Police District (SPD), said that their investigator confirmed to him that the mugshots provided to them by the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and those posted bywww.mugshots.com are the same.

November 21, 2011
After the counterpunches, knockout blows awaited

 

There is no widespread indignation at the arrest of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Budget Secretary Florencio Abad observes that the "people power" of the magnitude that can unseat presidents is on the side of the current president. That seems to be holding and, barring major missteps on the part of the government, is not expected to wane throughout this Arroyo saga.

There is no widespread indignation at the arrest of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Budget Secretary Florencio Abad observes that the "people power" of the magnitude that can unseat presidents is on the side of the current president. That seems to be holding and, barring major missteps on the part of the government, is not expected to wane throughout this Arroyo saga.

November 21, 2011
CBCP exec backs hospital arrest for Arroyo

MANILA, Nov. 21, 2011— If only for ‘humanitarian reasons,’ a prison ministry official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines backs the idea of hospital arrest for former president Gloria Arroyo.

Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the CBCP’s Commission on Prison Pastoral Care said the current jail system in the country is not fit for those who are sick.

MANILA, Nov. 21, 2011— If only for ‘humanitarian reasons,’ a prison ministry official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines backs the idea of hospital arrest for former president Gloria Arroyo.

Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the CBCP’s Commission on Prison Pastoral Care said the current jail system in the country is not fit for those who are sick.

“For humanitarian reasons, it should be provided. They can’t confine her in our jails,” said Diamante.

November 18, 2011
Arrest warrant issued against Gloria Arroyo

Manila Philippines (Nov 18, 2011) - At around 4 PM today, the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 issued a warrant of arrest against former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The warrant has been transmitted to the Pasay police for execution.

Spokesman for Judge Jesus Mupas  said the judge saw probable cause and instead of the anticipated hold departure order, an arrest warrant was issued and can be justified.

Manila Philippines (Nov 18, 2011) - At around 4 PM today, the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 issued a warrant of arrest against former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The warrant has been transmitted to the Pasay police for execution.

Spokesman for Judge Jesus Mupas  said the judge saw probable cause and instead of the anticipated hold departure order, an arrest warrant was issued and can be justified.

Arroyo is still confined at the St. Luke Hospital but has booked a 5:10 P.M. flight to Singapore.

 

November 5, 2011
Ramona evading media - not justice

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 5, 2011) - It's media that Ramona Bautista A.K.A Ramona Revilla is running away from - not justice. This was the the statement of Atty. Dennis Manzanal, lawyer of Ramona who is a suspect in the killing of her own brother, Ramgen "Ram" Bautista Revilla, reacting to queries why his client left the country.

"Flight from media, not from justice. No legal impediment to travel, " said Manzanal to ABS-CBN News.

Manzanal was referring to the court's non-issuance of a hold-departure order against Ramona, who is being implicated by the police in the brutal killing of her own brother. Ramona's other brother, Ramon Joseph, has been arrested and tagged by police as the mastermind.

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 5, 2011) - It's media that Ramona Bautista A.K.A Ramona Revilla is running away from - not justice. This was the the statement of Atty. Dennis Manzanal, lawyer of Ramona who is a suspect in the killing of her own brother, Ramgen "Ram" Bautista Revilla, reacting to queries why his client left the country.

"Flight from media, not from justice. No legal impediment to travel, " said Manzanal to ABS-CBN News.

November 5, 2011
Ramona's flight sign of guilt - Sen. Revilla

 

MANILA, Philippine (Nov. 5, 2011) – Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla said in a statement that half-sister Ramona’s flight was a sign of guilt.

"Ramona's flight is a sign of guilt that she has knowledge and direct participation in the commission of the crime," Revilla said in a statement read by his spokesperson, Aldy Pagulayan, over radio dzMM.

The senator said that if his siblings are indeed involved in the killing of their own brother, they should suffer the "full force and weight of the law and suffer the penultimate consequences of their involvement as principal accomplices or accessories as the case may be."

MANILA, Philippine (Nov. 5, 2011) – Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla said in a statement that half-sister Ramona’s flight was a sign of guilt.

"Ramona's flight is a sign of guilt that she has knowledge and direct participation in the commission of the crime," Revilla said in a statement read by his spokesperson, Aldy Pagulayan, over radio dzMM.

November 3, 2011
Senator Revilla takes custody of arrested half-sister

 

MANILA, Philippines  (Nov. 3, 2011) –  Police report issued yesterday said that 2 hours after the Oct 29 murder of actor Ram Revilla (Ramgen Jose Bautista in real life), Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. took custody  of his half-sister, Ma. Ramona Bautista, who was then being held by the Las Piñas police.

Ramona and his brother Ramon Joseph Bautista are suspects in the murder of their brother.

Police Chief Inspector Eduardo Andrade Bajado of the Las Piñas City police investigation and detective management division said the senator picked up Ramona from the police station for a medical check-up at the Parañaque Hospital...

 

MANILA, Philippines  (Nov. 3, 2011) –  Police report issued yesterday said that 2 hours after the Oct 29 murder of actor Ram Revilla (Ramgen Jose Bautista in real life), Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. took custody  of his half-sister, Ma. Ramona Bautista, who was then being held by the Las Piñas police.

Ramona and his brother Ramon Joseph Bautista are suspects in the murder of their brother.

November 2, 2011
2 Revilla siblings charged for killing of brother

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 2, 2011) – Sibling rivalry over money is thought to have resulted in the killing of 23-year-old actor-politician Ram Revilla (Ramgen Jose Bautista in real life) and 2 of his younger siblings have been nabbed and charged for conspiring to kill him last Oct 28.

Ma. Ramona Belen Bautista, 20; and Ramon Joseph Bautista, 18, were charged with murder together with five others accused of helping them execute the killing in the Bautista residence in BF Homes, Parañaque.

“The motive is personal,” city police chief Senior Superintendent Billy Beltran said without elaborating.

 

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 2, 2011) – Sibling rivalry over money is thought to have resulted in the killing of 23-year-old actor-politician Ram Revilla (Ramgen Jose Bautista in real life) and 2 of his younger siblings have been nabbed and charged for conspiring to kill him last Oct 28.

Ma. Ramona Belen Bautista, 20; and Ramon Joseph Bautista, 18, were charged with murder together with five others accused of helping them execute the killing in the Bautista residence in BF Homes, Parañaque.

August 24, 2011
A deeper look at the London riots

The London riots began at a Tottenham neighborhood, August 6, after the police shot to death Mark Duggan. The riots have now spread to neighboring cities: Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Notting-hill. Shops were looted, cars and buildings burned.

The London riots began at a Tottenham neighborhood, August 6, after the police shot to death Mark Duggan. The riots have now spread to neighboring cities: Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Notting-hill. Shops were looted, cars and buildings burned.

August 17, 2011
Albay's most wanted arrested in Quezon City

CAMP SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City (Aug 7, 2011) — One of the most wanted persons in Albay province was nabbed by operatives of the Albay Police Office aided by units of the Quezon City Police District Office.

CAMP SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City (Aug 7, 2011) — One of the most wanted persons in Albay province was nabbed by operatives of the Albay Police Office aided by units of the Quezon City Police District Office.

July 22, 2011
Shabu queen falls in buy-bust operation

NAGA CITY (July 22, 2011) - The police reported that a woman pusher tagged as the “shabu queen” of Naga was arrested and charged before the City Prosecutor’s Office.

NAGA CITY (July 22, 2011) - The police reported that a woman pusher tagged as the “shabu queen” of Naga was arrested and charged before the City Prosecutor’s Office.

The suspect, Aracele Arbius Comprado, 58 years old, and her companion Gerardo Moico Salcedo were nabbed by joint City Police station 3 and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives in a buy-bust operation within the compound of the Peñafrancia Church in this City.

June 25, 2011
Brazen, publicity-seeking hackers on attack spree

LONDON (AP) - Can you be famous if no one knows your name? A new band of hackers is giving it its best shot, trumpeting its cyber-capers in an all-sirens-flashing publicity campaign.

LONDON (AP) - Can you be famous if no one knows your name? A new band of hackers is giving it its best shot, trumpeting its cyber-capers in an all-sirens-flashing publicity campaign.

Lulz Security has stolen mountains of personal data in a dozen different hacks, embarrassing law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic while boasting about the stunts online.

June 21, 2011
CAMSUR Police scores big on arrests of most wanted persons

Naga City (June 18, 2011) — Camarines Sur police has scored big in fighting criminal elements in the province as its operatives almost simultaneously hauled to jail more than a dozen most wanted persons.

Naga City (June 18, 2011) — Camarines Sur police has scored big in fighting criminal elements in the province as its operatives almost simultaneously hauled to jail more than a dozen most wanted persons.

A series of operations by the Provincial Police Office Intelligence section, RPO-5 Intelligence division and the local municipal police stations have resulted in the arrests of most wanted persons in Bato, Libmanan, Milaor, Iriga City and over 15 most wanted persons in Pili, all in Camarines Sur province.

June 20, 2011
P-Noy's Rizal birthday speech echoes 'straight path' theme

CALAMBA, Laguna, Philippines – President Benigno C. Aquino III talks of the the present relevance of Philippines's national hero and cited mundane ways to emulate Rizal's heroism.

CALAMBA, Laguna, Philippines – President Benigno C. Aquino III talks of the the present relevance of Philippines's national hero and cited mundane ways to emulate Rizal's heroism.

President Aquino led the rites and ceremonies to commemorate the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal right here in the hero's hometown yesterday.

While exulting Rizal's supreme sacrifice that paved the way for the freedom the country enjoys today, the president does not wish any more hero's death for any Filipino fighting for reform.

June 19, 2011
Grateful nation celebrates Rizal's 150th birthday

Manila Philippines (June 19, 2011) - The Jose Rizal mystique lives on in a nation that for long was in need of heroes. Filipinos learning to find the hero in themselves celebrate today the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal,the national hero of the Philippines amid a rekindled patriotic fervor.

Manila Philippines (June 19, 2011) - The Jose Rizal mystique lives on in a nation that for long was in need of heroes. Filipinos learning to find the hero in themselves celebrate today the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal,the national hero of the Philippines amid a rekindled patriotic fervor.

Rizal was born in Calamba on June 19, 1861 and was executed in Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park) on Dec. 30, 1896 by the Spanish colonialists.