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December 22, 2011
No Christmas furlough, cellular phone, laptop for detained Arroyo

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 22, 2011) – In one fell swoop Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Jesus Mupas denied the motions of detained former President Gloria Macapal-Arroyo for a Christmas furlough and use of cellular phones and laptop.

The former president had requested the court to allow her to spend Christmas in her Quezon City residence from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 and to use a laptop and her mobile phone while detained at the government-run Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City. All these were denied as the court in effect sustained the stroung objection of the Commission on Elections  to Arroyo’s requests.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 22, 2011) – In one fell swoop Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Jesus Mupas denied the motions of detained former President Gloria Macapal-Arroyo for a Christmas furlough and use of cellular phones and laptop.

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 7, 2011
Eco watchdog lauds LGU’s efforts to reduce plastic wastes

MANILA, Dec. 5, 2011—The efforts of the local government units to reduce the plastic pollution in the country drew commendation from a group of environmental activists.

Environment watchdog EcoWaste Coalition has lauded the continuous efforts of local government units to address the problem of plastic waste that often clogged rivers and waterways.

Four other cities have recently joined the roster of other local government units who had already passed Ordinances regulating the use of plastic bags and polystyrene products—Bacolod, Las Pinas, Mandaluyong, Antipolo.

MANILA, Dec. 5, 2011—The efforts of the local government units to reduce the plastic pollution in the country drew commendation from a group of environmental activists.

Environment watchdog EcoWaste Coalition has lauded the continuous efforts of local government units to address the problem of plastic waste that often clogged rivers and waterways.

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 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 24, 2011
GMA Network bags honors at the 25th Star Awards for Television

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) received honors from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) at the recently concluded 25th Star Awards for Television held at Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City .

The Network’s News and Public Affairs group was once more commended for its brand of Serbisyong Totoo with GMA Network’s VP for News Programs Jessica Soho, widely regarded as the most awarded Filipino broadcast journalist, receiving the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award...

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) received honors from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) at the recently concluded 25th Star Awards for Television held at Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City .

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
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 20, 2011
Justice must be served quick on Arroyo electoral fraud case—Anakpawis

MANILA, Nov. 20, 2011—Justice must come swiftly after the Pasay City Regional Trial Court has issued the warrant of arrest against former President and now Pampanga (2nd District) Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo due to election fraud.

MANILA, Nov. 20, 2011—Justice must come swiftly after the Pasay City Regional Trial Court has issued the warrant of arrest against former President and now Pampanga (2nd District) Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo due to election fraud.

November 19, 2011
Gloria Arroyo finally mugged, fingerprinted

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 19, 2011) - At past 3 PM this afternoon, police took mugshots and fingerprints of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo while sitting on her bed at the St. Luke's Medical Center.

The police deferred the booking of the former president in consideration of her medical condition when she was put under hostpital arrest yesterday.

Police photographers took the mug shots in spite of the request of the Arroyo camp that they just take the photos and turn them over to the the police...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 19, 2011) - At past 3 PM this afternoon, police took mugshots and fingerprints of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo while sitting on her bed at the St. Luke's Medical Center.

The police deferred the booking of the former president in consideration of her medical condition when she was put under hostpital arrest yesterday.

Police photographers took the mug shots in spite of the request of the Arroyo camp that they just take the photos and turn them over to the the police.

June 25, 2011
Tween idols shine in Yahoo Philippines ! OMG! Awards

GMA Network’s exceptional group of young stars popularly known as TWEENS continue their hot streak on the small screen after being recognized in the recently concluded First Yahoo Philippines ! OMG! Awards...

GMA Network’s exceptional group of young stars popularly known as TWEENS continue their hot streak on the small screen after being recognized in the recently concluded First Yahoo Philippines ! OMG! Awards held last June 21 at the Republiq Bar in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City .

Leading the Kapuso awardees are fast-rising teen idol Alden Richards who was named as Amazing Male Newcomer and Tween Queen Barbie Forteza as the Most Animated Celebrity of the Night.

May 21, 2011
Tour of Camarines Sur Set to Start, Highlights Kaogma 2011

Pili, Camarines Sur (May 21, 2011) - Up to 5 million pesos in cash prizes are at stake in the Tour of Camarines Sur,  a biking competition held annually as part of the celebration of the foundation anniversary of the province, known as the Kaogma Festival.

Pili, Camarines Sur (May 21, 2011) - Up to 5 million pesos in cash prizes are at stake in the Tour of Camarines Sur,  a biking competition held annually as part of the celebration of the foundation anniversary of the province, known as the Kaogma Festival.

The province sponsors this event, and this year Gov.  LRay Villafuerte has expanded the field of competitors to also include international cyclists of top caliber.

January 10, 2011
OFWs Remain Neglected Under Aquino

MANILA — After nine years of neglect under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, expectations among overseas Filipino workers were high when the Aquino administration was installed.
Arroyo’s nine year rule left some 7,000 Filipino migrant workers jailed, more than 10,000 stranded in the Middle East alone, 108 in death row and six beheaded. Arroyo’s waning months as president could have provided President Benigno S. Aquino III a bird’s eye view of the hardships that OFWs went through.

MANILA — After nine years of neglect under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, expectations among overseas Filipino workers were high when the Aquino administration was installed.
Arroyo’s nine year rule left some 7,000 Filipino migrant workers jailed, more than 10,000 stranded in the Middle East alone, 108 in death row and six beheaded. Arroyo’s waning months as president could have provided President Benigno S. Aquino III a bird’s eye view of the hardships that OFWs went through.