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June 13, 2011
P-Noy renews vow to Filipinos on Independence Day

MANILA, Philippines (June 13 2011) -- Filipinos across the country celebrated the 113th Philippine Independence Day yesterday amid colorful celebration marked by renewed vow by President Benigno C. Aquino III to eradicate the twin scourge of corruption and poverty.

MANILA, Philippines (June 13 2011) -- Filipinos across the country celebrated the 113th Philippine Independence Day yesterday amid colorful celebration marked by renewed vow by President Benigno C. Aquino III to eradicate the twin scourge of corruption and poverty.

The president spoke at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite province after he led the wreath-laying and flag-raising ceremonies at the historic site where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence from Spain on the same day in 1898.

May 20, 2011
AFP Joins OSG in Petition to Reconsider Garcia Deal

Manila, Philippines (May 20, 2011) - The military is working with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to ask the Sandiganbayan to reconsider its approval of the plea bargaining agreement between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Manila, Philippines (May 20, 2011) - The military is working with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to ask the Sandiganbayan to reconsider its approval of the plea bargaining agreement between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Armed Forces chief Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr. said yesterday they are ready to comply with all the necessary legal procedures.

May 7, 2011
Military, Police Vigilant As Personnel Watch Pacquiao-Mosley Bout

Each time the Pacman fights, soldiers and police personnel get absorbed in the watching live telecast of the match. Tomorrow's Pacquiao-Mosley bout shall be no exeption, even amid general apprehension of possible reprisal attacks from Bin Laden's sympathizers in the country. But Philippine security forces claims they will not hold their guards down.

Each time the Pacman fights, soldiers and police personnel get absorbed in the watching live telecast of the match. Tomorrow's Pacquiao-Mosley bout shall be no exeption, even amid general apprehension of possible reprisal attacks from Bin Laden's sympathizers in the country.

The AFP leadership allows its 10,000 personnel to watch the boxing match in various venues within Metro Manila--Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Army headquarters in Taguig, Navy headquarters in Manila and the Villamor Airbase in Pasay.

April 29, 2011
Catanduanes Governor, 4 LGU Execs Face Plunder Raps

VIRAC, Catanduanes --- Catanduanes Gov. Joseph C. Cua and his alleged cohorts, four heads of provincial offices, face serious complaints of plunder, among others, filed before the office of the Ombudsman on April 11, 2011 by a demoted capitol employee, Assistant Provincial Assessor for Administration Romeo V. Camano.

VIRAC, Catanduanes --- Catanduanes Gov. Joseph C. Cua and his alleged cohorts, four heads of provincial offices, face serious complaints of plunder, among others, filed before the office of the Ombudsman on April 11, 2011 by a demoted capitol employee, Assistant Provincial Assessor for Administration Romeo V. Camano.

March 26, 2011
"Bicol Veteran" Is the New Army Commander

PILI, Camarines Sur Mar 25, 2011 – A veteran in Bicol’s counterinsurgency campaign will take the reins as the Commander of the Army forces in the region, a military official said.

PILI, Camarines Sur Mar 25, 2011 – A veteran in Bicol’s counterinsurgency campaign will take the reins as the Commander of the Army forces in the region, a military official said.

Major Harold Cabunoc, the Spokesperson of the 9th Infantry Division said that Major General Josue Gaverza, 54, will assume command of the 5,000 strong Army Forces in the whole Bicolandia effective tomorrow, March 26.

March 12, 2011
6th Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour to the Philippines July 17-23; Special Rates, Top Amenities

Los Angeles, 3 March 2011 – Philippine stature as one of Asia’s most viable and leading tourist destinations takes new dimensions with the 6th Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) to the Philippines on 17-23 July 2011.

Los Angeles, 3 March 2011 – Philippine stature as one of Asia’s most viable and leading tourist destinations takes new dimensions with the 6th Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) to the Philippines on 17-23 July 2011.  The Tour includes a visit to and lunch at Malacanang and an audience with His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III, among the highlights.  The Basic Tour is from 17 to 23 July 2011.

March 12, 2011
What are you hiding, Gov. LRay?

During his first few months in office as DILG Secretary, Jesse Robredo made it a priority to issue a memorandum circular requiring all local government units to fully disclose their budget and how they are spending it to their constituents. Clearly, this initiative is in line with the campaign promise of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to curb graft and corruption through the promotion of transparency and public accountability...Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte, submitted a petition to the Supreme Court (SC) asking the SC to declare this memorandum as unconstitutional...

During his first few months in office as DILG Secretary, Jesse Robredo made it a priority to issue a memorandum circular requiring all local government units to fully disclose their budget and how they are spending it to their constituents. Clearly, this initiative is in line with the campaign promise of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to curb graft and corruption through the promotion of transparency and public accountability.

February 16, 2011
Romancing/Romanticising the Sangkaka

I do not know whether I should be rejoicing that the “Sangkaka” is now “malled.” But I would continue writing and investigating its provenance and temperament the same way I would devote time to Chilean and South African wine. After all, to write about the lowly “Sangkaka” is infinitely more rewarding and gratifying than struggling with the death of a General and the overrating of a day called Valentine’s Day.

February 7, 2011
Jail Warden in Trouble Over Seized Marijuana Sachets

LEGAZPI CITY, (4 February 2011) – The jail warden of this city is in hot water after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA ) agents seized from a cell some eight sachets of dried marijuana during a surprised inspection last January 31, according to a high official of the drug enforcement agency.

LEGAZPI CITY, (4 February 2011) – The jail warden of this city is in hot water after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA ) agents seized from a cell some eight sachets of dried marijuana during a surprised inspection last January 31, according to a high official of the drug enforcement agency.

Gen. Pedrito Magsino (Retired), PDEA Bicol regional director, disclosed yesterday (Feb. 3) that during a surprised inspection of the city jail compound their drug sniffing K9 dogs pointed to the location of the eight sachets dried marijuana leaves.

February 1, 2011
Sue Angie Reyes, Aquino Gov't Told

ANTIPOLO City, Jan. 29, 2011—The militant fisherfolk group, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) challenged President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III to file a case against the so-called “GMA Generals.”

ANTIPOLO City, Jan. 29, 2011—The militant fisherfolk group, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) challenged President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III to file a case against the so-called “GMA Generals.”

January 23, 2011
Soldiers of the People

Camarines Norte Governor Edgar "Egay" Tallado turns over an M16A1 Rifle to a newly enlisted soldier during the symbolic Entrustment of Firearms held during the graduation ceremonies of the 348 soldiers held in Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, CamSur. General Ruperto "Raffy" Pabustan, the Army Chief in the Bicol Region looks on. (Photo by Major Harold M Cabunoc)

Camarines Norte Governor Edgar "Egay" Tallado turns over an M16A1 Rifle to a newly enlisted soldier during the symbolic Entrustment of Firearms held during the graduation ceremonies of the 348 soldiers held in Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, CamSur. General Ruperto "Raffy" Pabustan, the Army Chief in the Bicol Region looks on. (Photo by Major Harold M Cabunoc)