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February 21, 2012
Enrile thumbs down PAL exec testimony at Corona trial

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 21, 2012) - Citing badly crafted Articles of Impeachment, presiding Senator-Judge Juan Ponce Enrile disallowed this afternoon the testimony of an exective the country's flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), during the resumption of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Enrile's instant ruling, made after hearing an objection raised by lead prosecutor former SC Justice Serafin Cuevas, effectively shelves the testimony of PAL vice president for sales Enrique Javier for reason that it is not relevant or not alleged in the Article 3 of the complaint.

Not one of the Senator-judges objected to Enrile's ruling.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 21, 2012) - Citing badly crafted Articles of Impeachment, presiding Senator-Judge Juan Ponce Enrile disallowed this afternoon the testimony of an exective the country's flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), during the resumption of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

February 28, 2012
Video, service records, doctor's testimony presented at impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 28, 2012) - The prosecution presented a video of the Supreme Court (SC) spokesman's press conference, the Chief Jusctice's old service records and testimony of a doctor of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo were presented yesterday at the resumption of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona - all aiming to support allegation of the latter's partiality towards the former President.

SC spokesman Midas Marquez violated the internal rules of the High Tribunal for hastily announcing the Nov. 15, 2011 temporary restraining order (TRO) on the travel ban on former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, claimed Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares yesterday as the prosecution panel presented video footage taken by television network ABS-CBN Channel 2 showing Marquez’s press conference that afternoon.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 28, 2012) - The prosecution presented a video of the Supreme Court (SC) spokesman's press conference, the Chief Jusctice's old service records and testimony of a doctor of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo were presented yesterday at the resumption of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona - all aiming to support allegation of the latter's partiality towards the former President.

February 25, 2012
4 dead in armed clash in Camarines Norte

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur (Feb 25, 2012) - Four people lay dead in a clash between Army soldiers and a band of NPA rebels in a hinterland village of Camarines Norte early afternoon today.

Lt Col Epimaco Macalisang, the Commanding Officer of the 49th Infantry Battalion, said that he sent a platoon of his unit after receiving a 'hot information' regarding the extortion activity of the rebels in Malaya village, Labo town.

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur (Feb 25, 2012) - Four people lay dead in a clash between Army soldiers and a band of NPA rebels in a hinterland village of Camarines Norte early afternoon today.

Lt Col Epimaco Macalisang, the Commanding Officer of the 49th Infantry Battalion, said that he sent a platoon of his unit after receiving a 'hot information' regarding the extortion activity of the rebels in Malaya village, Labo town.

February 24, 2012
Impeachment court partially rejects De Lima's testimony as hearsay

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 24, 2012) - The portion of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima's testimony that are narrations of facts contained in a published dissenting opinion of Supreme Court justice shall remain in the records of the impeachment court, but her statements alleging irregularities and acts of partiality shall be considered hearsay.

This was Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s ruling yesterday on the statements of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima pertaining to the alleged partiality of Chief Justice Renato Corona in exercising his authority over other justices that led to the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the travel ban against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last year.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 24, 2012) - The portion of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima's testimony that are narrations of facts contained in a published dissenting opinion of Supreme Court justice shall remain in the records of the impeachment court, but her statements alleging irregularities and acts of partiality shall be considered hearsay.

February 21, 2012
De Lima readying to testify at Corona impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 21, 2012) - Justice Secretary Leila de Lima is now on call to take the witness stand as prosecution witness in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona before the Senate.

Many anticipate a face off between De Lima and the equally feisty Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago who is known for vitriolic remarks against prosecution witnesses and lawyers.

“I’ll just have to answer the questions directly, I’ll answer the questions to the best of my ability,” de Lima told reporters in an ambush interview yesterday when asked how she was preparing to answer possible questions from Santiago.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 21, 2012) - Justice Secretary Leila de Lima is now on call to take the witness stand as prosecution witness in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona before the Senate.

Many anticipate a face off between De Lima and the equally feisty Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago who is known for vitriolic remarks against prosecution witnesses and lawyers.

February 21, 2012
Enrile thumbs down PAL exec testimony at Corona trial

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 21, 2012) - Citing badly crafted Articles of Impeachment, presiding Senator-Judge Juan Ponce Enrile disallowed this afternoon the testimony of an exective the country's flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), during the resumption of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Enrile's instant ruling, made after hearing an objection raised by lead prosecutor former SC Justice Serafin Cuevas, effectively shelves the testimony of PAL vice president for sales Enrique Javier for reason that it is not relevant or not alleged in the Article 3 of the complaint.

Not one of the Senator-judges objected to Enrile's ruling.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 21, 2012) - Citing badly crafted Articles of Impeachment, presiding Senator-Judge Juan Ponce Enrile disallowed this afternoon the testimony of an exective the country's flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), during the resumption of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

February 20, 2012
President Aquino refuses to be gagged on Corona trial

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 20, 2012) - Amid calls from various sectors for the President and the Chief Justice to hold back verbal attacks against each other while the Corona impeachment trial is ongoing, President Aquino yesterday insisted even the President is entitled to his own opinion and cannot be gagged.

I think I am within my rights to express my opinion. I speak for a sizeable number of our people. That’s the essence of a democracy. Contending ideas should be threshed out in a marketplace of ideas,” he told Palace reporters in Baler, Aurora.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 20, 2012) - Amid calls from various sectors for the President and the Chief Justice to hold back verbal attacks against each other while the Corona impeachment trial is ongoing, President Aquino yesterday insisted even the President is entitled to his own opinion and cannot be gagged.

I think I am within my rights to express my opinion. I speak for a sizeable number of our people. That’s the essence of a democracy. Contending ideas should be threshed out in a marketplace of ideas,” he told Palace reporters in Baler, Aurora.

February 16, 2012
Aquino-appointed SC Justice declines Corona case

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 16, 2012) - The petition of Chief Justice Renato Corona to stop his impeachment trial had to be raffled off for the second time after a Supreme Court (SC) Justice appointed by President Aquino declined to take charge of the case.

An insider yesterday told The Philippine Star that Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe does not want to be the ponente or member-in-charge of Corona’s case.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 16, 2012) - The petition of Chief Justice Renato Corona to stop his impeachment trial had to be raffled off for the second time after a Supreme Court (SC) Justice appointed by President Aquino declined to take charge of the case.

An insider yesterday told The Philippine Star that Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe does not want to be the ponente or member-in-charge of Corona’s case.

February 11, 2012
BIR probes Corona family for possible tax evasion

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 11, 2012) - Chief Justice Renato Corona and his family have to contend with a tax evasion probe even as the impeachment trial against the chief magistrate continues.

BIR Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares sent separate summons to the Chief Justice, his wife Cristina, their daughter Ma. Carla and her husband Constantino Castillo III, to answer separate tax evasion inquiries.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 11, 2012) - Chief Justice Renato Corona and his family have to contend with a tax evasion probe even as the impeachment trial against the chief magistrate continues.

BIR Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares sent separate summons to the Chief Justice, his wife Cristina, their daughter Ma. Carla and her husband Constantino Castillo III, to answer separate tax evasion inquiries.

Henares sent the summons days after taking the witness stand for the prosecution in the impeachment trial of the chief magistrate.

February 11, 2012
Charice, One for the Heart in GMA 7

GMA Network celebrates KAPUSO month with Pinoy Pride and international singing sensation, CHARICE, as she celebrates Valentines Day with all the Kapuso viewers through a television special, “Charice, One for the Heart”.

Witness a more mature CHARICE, listen to her breathtaking voice and be charmed by her powerful stance as she takes the spotlight and performs songs that talk about her wonderful journey as an artist as well as the ups and downs of her family life.

GMA Network celebrates KAPUSO month with Pinoy Pride and international singing sensation, CHARICE, as she celebrates Valentines Day with all the Kapuso viewers through a television special, “Charice, One for the Heart”.

Witness a more mature CHARICE, listen to her breathtaking voice and be charmed by her powerful stance as she takes the spotlight and performs songs that talk about her wonderful journey as an artist as well as the ups and downs of her family life.

February 10, 2012
Camella’s New Breed of Houses…Ready for the taking.

What better houses are there than new ones. All of us in our lifetime desire some things somehow, and all things in this world has its own beginnings – as brand new. One way or another, we have acquired some possessions of tangible things from its original form - as the firsthand owner. And anyone can definitely tell how it feels to have brand new things from its primordial state – from its appearance, texture and fragrance to the unique personal satisfying experience of ownership.

What better houses are there than new ones. All of us in our lifetime desire some things somehow, and all things in this world has its own beginnings – as brand new. One way or another, we have acquired some possessions of tangible things from its original form - as the firsthand owner. And anyone can definitely tell how it feels to have brand new things from its primordial state – from its appearance, texture and fragrance to the unique personal satisfying experience of ownership.

February 7, 2012
Senate Oks subpoena of Corona bank records

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 7, 2012) - In a decision arrived at during a closed-door caucus called in the midst of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona yesterday, Senators acting as judges allowed the subpoena and presentation of Corona'a bank account records as requested by the prosecution.

The alleged supicious accounts are held by Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 7, 2012) - In a decision arrived at during a closed-door caucus called in the midst of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona yesterday, Senators acting as judges allowed the subpoena and presentation of Corona'a bank account records as requested by the prosecution.

The alleged supicious accounts are held by Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

February 3, 2012
Fil-Am of Bicol roots commands visiting US warhip

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 3, 2012) - Born in the United States to Bicolano immigrants, Filipino-American US Navy Commander Leopoldo Albea Jr. considers himself more of a Filipino than American and he is excited about his visit to the Philippines as the commander of one of the biggest US warships.

Albea, whose parents are originally from Polangui, Albay, is the captain of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) which is the US Navy’s latest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer.

The Wayne E. Meyer, along with its sister warship the USS Chafee, arrived last weekend for a port and goodwill visit. Both ships are scheduled to leave today and continue with their Asia-Pacific tour.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 3, 2012) - Born in the United States to Bicolano immigrants, Filipino-American US Navy Commander Leopoldo Albea Jr. considers himself more of a Filipino than American and he is excited about his visit to the Philippines as the commander of one of the biggest US warships.

Albea, whose parents are originally from Polangui, Albay, is the captain of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) which is the US Navy’s latest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer.

February 2, 2012
Love, betrayal and revenge take centerstage in BROKEN VOW

 

GMA-7 fires up its afternoon prime block with its initial drama offering for 2012 featuring the stellar performances of the network's prime stars via BROKEN VOW.

Premiering February 6, Broken Vow brings to afternoon viewers the tremendous dramatic talents of - Bianca King as Melissa Santiago, a simple provincial lass about to marry her life-long sweetheart, Gabby Eigenmann as Roberto Sebastian, a budding politician destined to marry the woman of his dreams, Luis Alandy as Felix Rastro, the guy who will help Melissa survive her horrific ordeal, Rochelle Pangilinan as Rebecca Sta. Maria, the scorned ex-girlfriend of Roberto who will do anything to win him back, - as they headline the newest Kapuso drama about love, treachery, sacrifice, and vengeance.

GMA-7 fires up its afternoon prime block with its initial drama offering for 2012 featuring the stellar performances of the network's prime stars via BROKEN VOW.

February 1, 2012
Corona's bank records may be subpoenaed

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 01, 2012) - The Corona family might be awash in undeclared cash as indicated by the pattern of buying properties on "almost cash basis" and the uncovering of secret dollar accounts traced to their names and the prosecution team is now eyeing the presentation of the bank records of Chief Justice Renato Corona and his wife Cristina.

The prosecution team aims to bolster its argument that the chief justice, now on impeachment trial, has substantial assets not declared in his Statement of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN).

MANILA, Philippines (Feb 01, 2012) - The Corona family might be awash in undeclared cash as indicated by the pattern of buying properties on "almost cash basis" and the uncovering of secret dollar accounts traced to their names and the prosecution team is now eyeing the presentation of the bank records of Chief Justice Renato Corona and his wife Cristina.

The prosecution team aims to bolster its argument that the chief justice, now on impeachment trial, has substantial assets not declared in his Statement of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN).

January 29, 2012
No need for House to ammend impeachment complaint, say prosecutors

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 29, 2012) - Believing that the conclusion that Chief Justice Renato Corona amassed ill-gotten wealth shall surface as a matter of course, the prosecutors in the on-going impeachment trial of the chief magistrate say there is no need to ammend the complaint as suggested by some senators.

By the ruling of the impeachment court, prosecutors are barred from presenting evidence of Corona's ill-gotten wealth for reason that it is not properly alleged in the Article 2 of the complaint. However, the senate tribunal also ruled that evidence of properties and other assets not declared in Corona's Statement of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN) may be presented.

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 29, 2012) - Believing that the conclusion that Chief Justice Renato Corona amassed ill-gotten wealth shall surface as a matter of course, the prosecutors in the on-going impeachment trial of the chief magistrate say there is no need to ammend the complaint as suggested by some senators.

January 28, 2012
Prosecution lines up 100 witnesses vs CJ Corona

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 28, 2012) - The prosecution team is lining up 100 witnesses who shall testify against Chief Justice Renato Corona for culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust in the ongoing impeachment trial.

The prosecution submitted yesterday a 39-page document that contains the list of possible witnessesand documentary evidence that it likes to present during the impeachment trial. The witnesses listed reportedly include 5 justices of the Supreme Court and journalists.

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 28, 2012) - The prosecution team is lining up 100 witnesses who shall testify against Chief Justice Renato Corona for culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust in the ongoing impeachment trial.

The prosecution submitted yesterday a 39-page document that contains the list of possible witnessesand documentary evidence that it likes to present during the impeachment trial. The witnesses listed reportedly include 5 justices of the Supreme Court and journalists.

January 26, 2012
Corona's tax records presented, ill-gotten wealth issue set aside

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 26, 2012) – Despite persistent opposition of the defense on technicalities, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares was able to present the tax records of Chief Justice Renato Corona and his wife, Cristina, at the resumption of the Corona impeachment trial yesterday.

The decision to allow Henares' testimony was arrived at yesterday morning in a closed door caucus of senators, acting as impeachment court judges, who allowed the prosecution to present and mark the evidence on properties Corona acquired while in government service. The senators, however, did not allow the presentation of evidence on Corona's alleged ill-gotten wealth mentioned in paragraph 2.4 of the Article 2 of the 8 Articles of Impeachment. The presentation of the tax records of the Corona children and in laws was also disallowed.

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 26, 2012) – Despite persistent opposition of the defense on technicalities, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares was able to present the tax records of Chief Justice Renato Corona and his wife, Cristina, at the resumption of the Corona impeachment trial yesterday.

January 20, 2012
SALN enough to convict Corona - prosecutors

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 20, 2012) - Working on the premise that any asset that a government employee owns but not declared in his Statements of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN) is deemed ill-gotten, the prosecutors said that discrepancies in the SALNs submitted by Chief Justice Renato Corona for the period 2002 to 2010 are enough to convince the impeachment court to convict him.

Spokespersons for the prosecution said that through Corona’s SALNs and evidence of existence of undeclared properties owned by him, they would be able to prove that the Chief Justice has amassed ill-gotten wealth.

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 20, 2012) - Working on the premise that any asset that a government employee owns but not declared in his Statements of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN) is deemed ill-gotten, the prosecutors said that discrepancies in the SALNs submitted by Chief Justice Renato Corona for the period 2002 to 2010 are enough to convince the impeachment court to convict him.

January 19, 2012
Hesitant clerk of court surrenders Corona's SALNs

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 19, 2012) – Supreme Court (SC) Clerk of Court Enriqueta Vidal hesitantly surrendering to the impeachment court the Statement of Asset and Liabilities and Networth (SALN) of Chief Justice Renato Corona was the biggest development on day 3 of the impeachment trial of the chief magistrate.

Even when there was advance information that Vidal would appear in yesterday's hearing in compliance of the Senate's subpoena duces tecum, no one had a clue that she brought Corona's SALNs to the impeachment court.

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 19, 2012) – Supreme Court (SC) Clerk of Court Enriqueta Vidal hesitantly surrendering to the impeachment court the Statement of Asset and Liabilities and Networth (SALN) of Chief Justice Renato Corona was the biggest development on day 3 of the impeachment trial of the chief magistrate.

Even when there was advance information that Vidal would appear in yesterday's hearing in compliance of the Senate's subpoena duces tecum, no one had a clue that she brought Corona's SALNs to the impeachment court.

January 7, 2012
Bikol honors its 15 martyrs of the 1896 revolution

NAGA CITY (Jan 7, 2012) – On the 115th yearly commemoration of the 15 Martyrs of Bicol, Naga City’s chief executive and a top commander of the Philippine Army division in the region led the wreath laying rites at the “Plaza Quince Martires” in this city’s downtown district early morning of Wednesday (Jan. 4).

This year’s commemoration had a significant participation of a contingent from the army division here, giving honors with the ritual taps and 21-gun-salute during the ceremonies led by Naga Mayor John Bongat and Army Brig. Gen. Pedro Sinajon, assistant Division Commander of the 9th Infantry Division.

NAGA CITY (Jan 7, 2012) – On the 115th yearly commemoration of the 15 Martyrs of Bicol, Naga City’s chief executive and a top commander of the Philippine Army division in the region led the wreath laying rites at the “Plaza Quince Martires” in this city’s downtown district early morning of Wednesday (Jan. 4).

January 6, 2012
Ombudsman revives 'euro generals' case

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 6, 2012) - The case the the "euro generals" is not put to rest after all, as Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered its reinvestigation.

Former interior secretary Ronaldo Puno and a dozen other former and current officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by retired Director General Avelino Razon Jr. will be investigated for graft and technical malversation of public funds “for approving, receiving, and/or using or allowing the use of the amount of (P2,314,096.00) from the PNP confidential/intelligence fund for travel expense and allowance of delegates to the Interpol Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia.”

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 6, 2012) - The case the the "euro generals" is not put to rest after all, as Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered its reinvestigation.

January 5, 2012
Former speaker ready to testify vs Arroyos in NBN-ZTE fiasco

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 5, 2012) - Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. disclosed yesterday that he is willing to testify against former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her Sandiganbayan trial in connection with the botched NBN -ZTE deal.

The Ombudsman has filed graft charges against Arroyo in connection with the aborted $329-million national broadband network (NBN) contract her administration awarded to Chinese firm ZTE Corp. in 2007.

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 5, 2012) - Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. disclosed yesterday that he is willing to testify against former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her Sandiganbayan trial in connection with the botched NBN -ZTE deal.

The Ombudsman has filed graft charges against Arroyo in connection with the aborted $329-million national broadband network (NBN) contract her administration awarded to Chinese firm ZTE Corp. in 2007.

December 30, 2011
Arroyo couple sued over NBN-ZTE scandal

MANILA, Philippines (Dec. 30, 2011) - The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft cases against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo and two former officials in connection with the NBN-ZTE scandal that errupted in 2007.

The NBN-ZTE deal became a by-word that refers to the aborted $329-million national broadband network (NBN) deal between her administration and ZTE Corp. of China and was a subject of a senate investigation.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec. 30, 2011) - The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft cases against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo and two former officials in connection with the NBN-ZTE scandal that errupted in 2007.

The NBN-ZTE deal became a by-word that refers to the aborted $329-million national broadband network (NBN) deal between her administration and ZTE Corp. of China and was a subject of a senate investigation.

December 14, 2011
9 Bicol lawmakers sign to impeach Corona

NAGA CITY (Dec 14, 2011) - In the field of lawmakers that include Congressmen Edcel Lagman, a loyal Arroyo supporter, Dato Arroyo, former presidential son, and Rolando Andaya, Jr., former Budget secretary, 7 out of 16 Bicolano district representatives in the Lower House signed the resoluton to impeach Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Two of 3 Ako Bicol partylist representatives – Rodel Batocabe and Alfredo Garbin Jr. - also signed in, favoring the ousting of the Chief Justice.

In total, 9 Bicol lawmakers joined the 188 signatories to the Corona impeachment resolution.

NAGA CITY (Dec 14, 2011) - In the field of lawmakers that include Congressmen Edcel Lagman, a loyal Arroyo supporter, Dato Arroyo, former presidential son, and Rolando Andaya, Jr., former Budget secretary, 7 out of 16 Bicolano district representatives in the Lower House signed the resoluton to impeach Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Two of 3 Ako Bicol partylist representatives – Rodel Batocabe and Alfredo Garbin Jr. - also signed in, favoring the ousting of the Chief Justice.