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January 2, 2012
2 SC justices may opt for early retirement

MANILA, Philippines - Feeling the heat after the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, two justices Supreme Court (SC) who were appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo are reportedly contemplating of early retirement even if their term at the highest court go beyond that of Philippine President Benigno C. Aquino III, according to three separate sources of the Philippine Star.

The Philippine Star, however, is withholding the names of the two magistrates and the circumstances under which they would be retiring early by way of resignation.

MANILA, Philippines - Feeling the heat after the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, two justices Supreme Court (SC) who were appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo are reportedly contemplating of early retirement even if their term at the highest court go beyond that of Philippine President Benigno C. Aquino III, according to three separate sources of the Philippine Star.

The Philippine Star, however, is withholding the names of the two magistrates and the circumstances under which they would be retiring early by way of resignation.

November 30, 2011
CBCP official joins calls for Corona inhibition

MANILA, Nov. 29, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has joined calls for the Chief Justice Renato Corona to inhibit himself from all cases involving former President Gloria Arroyo.

Fr. Edu Gariguez of the National Secretariat for Social Action said this is to remove doubts on the High Court’s impartiality in deciding cases involving Arroyo who was recently charged and arrested for electoral sabotage.

MANILA, Nov. 29, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has joined calls for the Chief Justice Renato Corona to inhibit himself from all cases involving former President Gloria Arroyo.

Fr. Edu Gariguez of the National Secretariat for Social Action said this is to remove doubts on the High Court’s impartiality in deciding cases involving Arroyo who was recently charged and arrested for electoral sabotage.

November 24, 2011
SC unanimously decides to give Hacienda Luisita to farmers

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 24, 2011) – The family President Benigno Aquino III's shall soon find themselves landless as the Supreme Court orders the distribution of the Cojuangco-owned 4,915.75-hectare Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac to over 6,000 farmer workers-beneficiaries of the sugar estate.

The SC, in the 56-page ruling obtained by The Star last night, recalled and set aside the option granted to the farmers to remain as stockholders of Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI).

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 24, 2011) – The family President Benigno Aquino III's shall soon find themselves landless as the Supreme Court orders the distribution of the Cojuangco-owned 4,915.75-hectare Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac to over 6,000 farmer workers-beneficiaries of the sugar estate.

The SC, in the 56-page ruling obtained by The Star last night, recalled and set aside the option granted to the farmers to remain as stockholders of Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI).

November 5, 2011
Sandiganbayan sends 9 police execs to jail for graft

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 5, 2011) - Nine former officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will spend 6 to 10 years in jail after the Sandiganbayan convicted them of graft in connection with the ghost purchase of P38.2-million worth of combat uniforms and equipment in 1992.

Among those convicted of graft were former PNP logistics command (LogCom) chief Director Everlino Nartatez, then service store system administrator, Senior Superintendent Alejandro Espiritu Jr., former Logcom procurement center chief, Superintendent Obedio Espena, and former chief of the directorate for materials Superintendent Alejandro Camello.

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 5, 2011) - Nine former officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will spend 6 to 10 years in jail after the Sandiganbayan convicted them of graft in connection with the ghost purchase of P38.2-million worth of combat uniforms and equipment in 1992.

October 25, 2011
Workers buried alive in drainage project accident

NAGA CITY (Oct 24, 2011) - A construction firm implementing a drainage project in this city could be facing charges of negligence after two of its workers died and two others were injured when an 8-meter deep excavation at a project site caved in and buried the victims.

The project's contractor, 4GM Construction firm based in Antipolo City, has not made a public statement on the tragedy. But sources from the city hall say the construction company has administrative and civil liabilities and the city government itself may file the appropriate charges...

NAGA CITY (Oct 24, 2011) - A construction firm implementing a drainage project in this city could be facing charges of negligence after two of its workers died and two others were injured when an 8-meter deep excavation at a project site caved in and buried the victims.

The project's contractor, 4GM Construction firm based in Antipolo City, has not made a public statement on the tragedy. But sources from the city hall say the construction company has administrative and civil liabilities and the city government itself may file the appropriate charges.

October 25, 2011
National Youth Commission to award 10 outstanding youth orgs

MANILA, Oct. 25, 2011―Ten exceptional youth organizations across the country which have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and work place, through innovative and valuable projects are set to be recognized in awarding ceremonies later this month.

MANILA, Oct. 25, 2011―Ten exceptional youth organizations across the country which have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and work place, through innovative and valuable projects are set to be recognized in awarding ceremonies later this month.

July 26, 2011
Conchita Carpio-Morales is new Ombudsman

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III decided that his State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the opportune time to announce his choice for the new Ombudsman.

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III decided that his State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the opportune time to announce his choice for the new Ombudsman.

Midway through his speech, the President revealed a newly discovered anomaly at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) involving questionable expenditure for coffee served to PAGCOR's customers in its 12 branches during the past administration amounting to 1 billion pesos.

July 11, 2011
P-Noy to make FOI law a reality in months

MANILA, Philippines (June 11, 2011) - Malacañang has given the assurance that the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill will become a law under the Aquino administration. And we are counting months, not years, before it becomes a reality.

MANILA, Philippines (June 11, 2011) - Malacañang has given the assurance that the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill will become a law under the Aquino administration. And we are counting months, not years, before it becomes a reality.

Presidential Communications Group Secretary Herminio Coloma told the “No Holds Barred” media forum at the National Press Club in Intramuros, Manila, that it is reasonable to expect tha passage of the bill within the coming months.

June 22, 2011
SC: Danding's SMC shares not ill-gotten

MANILA, Philippines (June 22 2011) - After more than 20 years of litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld with finality yesterday Eduardo 'Danding' Cojuangco's rightful ownership of 20 percent shares in San Miguel Corporation (SMC) estimated to be worth 19 billion pesos in 2007.

MANILA, Philippines (June 22 2011) - After more than 20 years of litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld with finality yesterday Eduardo 'Danding' Cojuangco's rightful ownership of 20 percent shares in San Miguel Corporation (SMC) estimated to be worth 19 billion pesos in 2007.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court shall no longer entertain any more pleadings on the case.

June 16, 2011
Olea slay: top Bicolano crime fighters weigh in

(UPDATED) Naga City (June 14 2011) – Bicol has a crime-busting powerhouse in Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez. They weigh in on the Olea ambush-slay.

(UPDATED) Naga City (June 14 2011) – Bicol has a crime-busting powerhouse in Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez.

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 19, 2011
3 Sandigan Justices Sued Over Garcia Plea Bargain

MANILA, Philippines (May 19, 2011) - Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Edilberto Sandoval and Associate Justices Teresita Diaz-Baldos and Samuel Martires are facing criminal charges...

MANILA, Philippines (May 19, 2011) - Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Edilberto Sandoval and Associate Justices Teresita Diaz-Baldos and Samuel Martires are facing criminal charges for approving the plea bargain agreement between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

The military is watching. Armed Forces public affairs chief Lt. Col. Arnulfo Burgos said they did not expect the Sandiganbayan to favor the deal with Garcia.

April 30, 2011
Revival of US Military Bases in Phl Could Re-ignite Strong Anti-American Protests

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The seemingly innocuous visit of two American senators to a former US naval base in Central Luzon in the Philippines has stirred a hornets' nest that could revive strong anti-American protests in the country.

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The seemingly innocuous visit of two American senators to a former US naval base in Central Luzon in the Philippines has stirred a hornets' nest that could revive strong anti-American protests in the country.

What sparked the entire hullabaloo was a highly speculative story in one of Manila's leading dailies that said the visit of US Senators Daniel Inouye and Thad Cochran to the Subic Bay Freeport on Tuesday could be related to Washington's interest to revive its huge naval facility in Subic, now an economic zone.

April 18, 2011
NBI Winds Up Probe of Missing Siruma Ballot Box

Done with fact-finding, the National Bureau of Investigation is set to make public the result of its investigation on one all-important ballot box that mysteriously disappeared from the municipal treasurer's office in Siruma, Camarines Sur.

Done with fact-finding, the National Bureau of Investigation is set to make public the result of its investigation on one all-important ballot box that mysteriously disappeared from the municipal treasurer's office in Siruma, Camarines Sur.

Prior to its disappearance, the ballot box containing 247 ballots from Butawanan Island was to be opened for recount of votes by COMELEC under the supervision of Atty. Noriel Badiola, the provincial election officer of Camarines Sur.

December 14, 2010
What to Make of the Truth Commission Setback

If the Aquino administration is really serious about holding the Arroyo family and their allies accountable for the crimes they committed against the Filipino people, it could not dilly-dally about it nor could it put a glove to the arm of justice.

November 8, 2010
Barangay: Grassroots Democracy or Clan Politics?

Effectively empowered and mobilized to deliver basic services, the country's 42,025 barangays can serve as the community-based engines for democratic governance and development.

October 24, 2010
Two Armymen Hurt in Masbate Bomb Attack

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 22 - Two Army soldiers were hurt on Thursday in a landmine explosion at a roadside in a remote village in Uson town in Masbate, a report reaching the Philippine Army (PA) in Camp Simeon Ola said Friday.

Army Corporal Florante Indica and Private First Class Marlouie Lumanga, members of the Bravo Company sustained shrapnel wounds in their bodies.