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December 20, 2011
Sendong death toll tops 900

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 20, 2011) - Three days after tropical storm Sendong triggered deadly flash floods in Northern Mindanao and Southern Visayas, death toll rises to 927 based on the latest figure released by Benito Ramos, head of the Office of the Civil Defense (OSG). as rescuers retrieve more bodies amid worsening working condition aggravated by the stench of decaying flesh.

While there is reasonable certainty in count of the dead, there is wide disparity in the reported number of those who are still missing. The OSG figure, which is considered official, puts the number at 82. On the other hand, the Philippine Red Cross has a higher estimate at 800.

Mass burials has been started as funeral parlors are stretched beyond capacity and have started rejecting more bodies.

Sunny weather now prevails over the disaster areas as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that storm “Sendong” had left the Philippine area of responsibility and the good weather would prevail in the next five days.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 20, 2011) - Three days after tropical storm Sendong triggered deadly flash floods in Northern Mindanao and Southern Visayas, death toll rises to 927 based on the latest figure released by Benito Ramos, head of the Office of the Civil Defense (OSG). as rescuers retrieve more bodies amid worsening working condition aggravated by the stench of decaying flesh.

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 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 23, 2011
Ombudsman OKs graft raps vs Mike Arroyo over choppers deal

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

November 23, 2011
Ombudsman OKs graft raps vs Mike Arroyo over choppers deal

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

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 16, 2011
DOJ defies SC, prevents Arroyos' travel abroad

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 16, 2011) – In a surprise move, the Department of Justice blocked the rush departure of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and husband Mike in spite of a Supreme Court order permiting the former first couple to travel abroad.

Hours after getting the Supreme Court’s approval to travel abroad, Gloria and MIke were barred last night from leaving the country.

Pandemonium broke out at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 as the ailing former president – now a Pampanga congresswoman –and husband Jose Miguel made a virtual dash for the earliest flight out.

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 16, 2011) – In a surprise move, the Department of Justice blocked the rush departure of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and husband Mike in spite of a Supreme Court order permiting the former first couple to travel abroad.

Hours after getting the Supreme Court’s approval to travel abroad, Gloria and MIke were barred last night from leaving the country.

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.

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 23, 2011
Aquino vows justice for 19 soldiers killed in Basilan

MANILA, Philippines – While ruling out an all-out war with the the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), President Benigno C. Aquino III vowed Friday to give justice  to the 19 soldiers who were killed by MILF rebels in Basilan last Tuesday.

Aquino made the commitment as he condoled with the families and relatives of the slain soldiers on Friday.

“For all those who were responsible for the death of these soldiers, I warn you the government will not let this pass, we will hunt you down and give justice to the victims,” Aquino told reporters at the Libingan ng mga Bayani late Friday...

MANILA, Philippines – While ruling out an all-out war with the the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), President Benigno C. Aquino III vowed Friday to give justice  to the 19 soldiers who were killed by MILF rebels in Basilan last Tuesday.

Aquino made the commitment as he condoled with the families and relatives of the slain soldiers on Friday.

October 14, 2011
Drug gang leader arrested in Daet

DAET, Camarines Norte (Oct 14, 2011) - The leader of a notorious gang involved in distribution of illegal drugs falls to the joint operatives of the Camarines Norte Police Office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional intelligence unit and this town’s police force.

According to Provincial Police director, Sr. Supt. Roberto B. Fajardo, the suspect identified as Arnold Zantua, alias "Dondong" has long been under surveillance as the leader of the "Zantua Drug group" that distributes shabu in Daet and neighboring towns...

DAET, Camarines Norte (Oct 14, 2011) - The leader of a notorious gang involved in distribution of illegal drugs falls to the joint operatives of the Camarines Norte Police Office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional intelligence unit and this town’s police force.

According to Provincial Police director, Sr. Supt. Roberto B. Fajardo, the suspect identified as Arnold Zantua, alias "Dondong" has long been under surveillance as the leader of the "Zantua Drug group" that distributes shabu in Daet and neighboring towns.

August 24, 2011
Of wang-wangs and Senate investigations

In his second State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino III has made the banning of car sirens called wang-wang as a symbolism of how his government has supposedly put a stop to the abuse of power and corruption.

In his second State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino III has made the banning of car sirens called wang-wang as a symbolism of how his government has supposedly put a stop to the abuse of power and corruption. However, the wang-wang might no longer be heard often in the streets but VIP cars, carrying politicians and rich people, with back up vehicles still bully their way through traffic by flashing its lights and having escorts to clear the way.

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.

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.

August 15, 2011
Naga City has new Police Director

NAGA CITY (Aug 15, 2011) - Naga City has a new police director who is on home assignment for the first time since he started his career in the police and military more than 20 years ago.

NAGA CITY (Aug 15, 2011) - Naga City has a new police director who is on home assignment for the first time since he started his career in the police and military more than 20 years ago.

Police Sr. Supt. Antonio Nilayan Gardiola Jr. assumed his post late last week as the OIC City Police Director of Naga.

August 15, 2011
Senate probes on ailing Arroyos to continue

MANILA, Philippines - Despite appeals from some bishops and other parties to go easy on the ailing Arroyo couple, the Senate shall continue to probe accusations of corruption during the past Arroyo presidency.

MANILA, Philippines - Despite appeals from some bishops and other parties to go easy on the ailing Arroyo couple, the Senate shall continue to probe accusations of corruption during the past Arroyo presidency.

Sen. Franklin Drilon said there shall be no let up in the ongoing investigations of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee into the alleged corruptions during the 9-year rule of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and former first gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo.

July 20, 2011
Bongat flares up over police inefficiency

Naga City (July 18, 2011) - City mayor John Bongat has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga City in preventing crimes despite of the support given them by his office.

Naga City (July 18, 2011) - City mayor John Bongat has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga City in preventing crimes despite of the support given them by his office.

He called the PNP’s attention to the series of robbery hold-up here particularly those carried out by attackers riding motorcycle in tandem victimizing unsuspecting civilians for the past days.

July 20, 2011
Bongat flares up over police inefficiency

Naga City (July 18, 2011) - City mayor John Bongat has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga City in preventing crimes despite of the support given them by his office.

Naga City (July 18, 2011) - City mayor John Bongat has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga City in preventing crimes despite of the support given them by his office.

He called the PNP’s attention to the series of robbery hold-up here particularly those carried out by attackers riding motorcycle in tandem victimizing unsuspecting civilians for the past days.

July 19, 2011
Sloppy handling of STL shares revealed

MANILA, Philippines (July 19, 2011) - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has no way of knowing whether the shares of small town lottery (STL) income it distributes to the localities go to intended beneficiaries.

MANILA, Philippines (July 19, 2011) - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has no way of knowing whether the shares of small town lottery (STL) income it distributes to the localities go to intended beneficiaries.

This was revealed yesterday during the fifth Senate hearing on the PCSO fund anomalies.

July 18, 2011
PNP findings on chopper purchase mess known today

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall announce today the result of their probe on 2 helicopters reportedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but passed on as brand-new when purchased by the agency in 2009.

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall announce today the result of their probe on 2 helicopters reportedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but passed on as brand-new when purchased by the agency in 2009.

The result of the investigation was supposed to be released Friday last week but PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo gave the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) a 48-extension that ends today.

July 18, 2011
PNP findings on chopper purchase mess known today

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall announce today the result of their probe on 2 helicopters reportedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but passed on as brand-new when purchased by the agency in 2009.

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall announce today the result of their probe on 2 helicopters reportedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but passed on as brand-new when purchased by the agency in 2009.

The result of the investigation was supposed to be released Friday last week but PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo gave the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) a 48-extension that ends today.

July 12, 2011
Robredo sues police officials in purchase scam

MANILA, Philippines (July 12, 2011) - At least four police officials are now being sued for their involvement in questionable multi-million peso procurement of choppers, rubber boats and one patrol boat during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

MANILA, Philippines (July 12, 2011) - At least four police officials are now being sued for their involvement in questionable multi-million peso procurement of choppers, rubber boats and one patrol boat during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo announced today that he has ordered the filing of charges against Director George Piano, Senior Superintendent Loi Saligumba, Senior Superintendent Nolan Antonia and Superintendent Edgar Bataan - all of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

July 12, 2011
Robredo sues police officials in purchase scam

MANILA, Philippines (July 12, 2011) - At least four police officials are now being sued for their involvement in questionable multi-million peso procurement of choppers, rubber boats and one patrol boat during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

MANILA, Philippines (July 12, 2011) - At least four police officials are now being sued for their involvement in questionable multi-million peso procurement of choppers, rubber boats and one patrol boat during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo announced today that he has ordered the filing of charges against Director George Piano, Senior Superintendent Loi Saligumba, Senior Superintendent Nolan Antonia and Superintendent Edgar Bataan - all of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

July 5, 2011
Lacson: Arroyo-owned choppers 'forcibly' sold as brand-new to PNP

MANILA, Philippines (July 5, 2011) - Two of the 3 helicopters purchased as brand-new by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 were allegedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo since 2004 based on documents and flight logs.

MANILA, Philippines  (July 5, 2011) - Two of the 3 helicopters purchased as brand-new by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 were allegedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo since 2004 based on documents and flight logs.

July 5, 2011
Lacson: Arroyo-owned choppers 'forcibly' sold as brand-new to PNP

MANILA, Philippines (July 5, 2011) - Two of the 3 helicopters purchased as brand-new by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 were allegedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo since 2004 based on documents and flight logs.

MANILA, Philippines  (July 5, 2011) - Two of the 3 helicopters purchased as brand-new by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 were allegedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo since 2004 based on documents and flight logs.