Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said yesterday that the Senate Committee of the Whole (SCOW) will continue its hearing on the reported anomaly of the C5 Road extension involving Sen. Manny Villar Jr. According to Enrile, the Senate will defer to the presentation of evidence prepared by Sen. Jamby Madrigal. “The committee will not prepare [...]
Typhoon Kiko Damaged Luzon Provinces
August 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Kiko, with international name Morakot, devastated the country particularly a part of Luzon with heaving rains leaving 21 people dead. National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) reported last Sunday that a total damage of P35.88 million in roads, bridges, and crops in the different Luzon provinces such as Benguet, Tarlac and Pampanga. Heavy rains brought by [...]
President Will Sign Carper Law
August 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It is expected that President Gloria Arroyo will sign on Friday the law extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Act (CARP) in Bulacan. Known as the Carper law, legislators make this as a tribute to the late President Corazon Aquino since it was during her administration when the CARP was granted. However, the signing of the [...]
4 Honor Guards Rose to Fame
August 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The four honor guards who stood for nine hours beside the casket of former President Corazon Aquino instantly rose to fame. The four were actually picked from the elite honor guard units of the Philippine Navy, Air Force, National Police and Army. Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo identified the honor guards as Pfc. Antonio Cadiente, Airman [...]
Even MILF Mourns Aquino’s Death
August 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Even the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is mourning over the death of the former President Corazon Aquino. Chair of the MILF Murad Ebrahim recalled that the former president has a great “role in brining back peace efforts to solve Mindanao’s decades-old problem.” According to Murad, that they appreciated the efforts of Cory’s late husband, Senator [...]
Filipinos United In Cory’s Final Day
August 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
People in the streets seem to never get tired of shouting “Cory! Cory” and flashing what used to be the famous “L” sign during the EDSA People Power Revolution as the truck carrying the casket of Cory Aquino passes. This shows how much the Filipinos are indebted to the sacrifices of the former president who [...]
Rest in Peace President Corazon Aquino
August 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
María Corazón “Cory” Cojuangco Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009)
Pray for A Miracle for Cory Aquino
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Members of the lower house asks the Filipino people to pray for the immediate wellness of former President Cory Aquino who is currently in the hospital battling colon cancer. “We’re not loosing hope that miracle will happen,” Muntinlupa congressman Ruffy Biazon said in an interview after a mass offering made by members of the congress. [...]
Optometrist Board Exam Result
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
4 Abu Sayyaf Members Surrender
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Four alleged members of Abu Sayyaf reportedly surrendered yesterday a few hours before the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. According to the informant in a news published by Inquirer, suspected Abu Sayyaf members, composed of 3 men and a woman surrendered to Deputy National Security Adviser Luis “Chavit” Singson [...]
Glenn Dumlao Back in RP
July 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Former police Superintendent Glenn Dumlao is now back in the country after six years of staying in the United States. Dumlao fled the country last May of 2003 then was arrested by the US Marshalls and considered as a high-risk prisoner over his alleged involvement in the Dacer-Corbito case which involves the abduction and slay [...]
