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CA affirms PNoy's EO on GMA midnight appointment
The Court of Appeals has upheld the legality and constitutionality of Pres. Aquino's Executive Order No.
Pardoned cop-killer convicted of kidnapping
A man granted a presidential pardon in 2006 for killing a policeman was convicted anew, this time for kidnapping the sibling of a computer store owner in 2009.
CPLA eyes candidates for integration into AFP
The integration of the Cordillera People's Liberation Army into the Armed Forces of the Philippines will soon be realized.
Peace adviser: No negotiations with MNLF
PRESIDENTIAL Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles on Monday clarified that there is no negotiation between the Moro National Liberation Front and the Aquino government.
CA affirms PNoy sacking of midnight appointee
The Court of Appeals has upheld the legality and constitutionality of President Aquino's Executive Order No.
Aquino lands at Laguindingan airport
PRESIDENT Benigno Simeon Aquino III landed at the Laguindingan Airport on board Gulfstreamer IV, Kalayaan 1, the president's official aircraft, at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday to inspect the facilities at the airport that will begin its commercial operations on Saturday, June 15. The airport will be operating on a visual flight rule without the instrument ... (more)
Trillanes: Enrile gave us lechon, PNoy granted our amnesty
MANILA Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday continued to harangue resigned Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile after the latter accused him of being ungrateful.
MANILA : Philippines hails diplomatic ties with China despite row
Their territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea should not stop the Philippines and China from celebrating the 38th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, the Palace said Sunday.
Artists' group slams newspaper over controversial comic strip
An artists' group criticized the Philippine Daily Inquirer over what it called "censorship" of the longest-running comic strip, Pugad Baboy.
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office chairperson Margarita Juico yesterday accepted the apology of the agency's former head Manuel Morato for their "unfortunate differences" in the past.
The Long Crisis: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo And Philippine Underdevelopment
In his latest work on the Philippines, Ken Fuller turns his attention to the country's fundamental weakness - its long-term inability to create the solid economic foundations of a truly independent state.
Incoming Pampanga officials led by Representative-elect Oscar Rodriguez and Joseller Guiao, along with Board Member-elect Rosve Henson, Tonton Torres, Crisostomo Garbo and ex-officio Board Member Dein Henson, are mulling the "reshaping" of the province through "redistricting."
Antarctic a model for West Philippine Sea, experts say
Joint development and scientific cooperation at the South Pole should serve as a model for countries disputing ownership of the West Philippine Sea, experts said Thursday.
Jinggoy wants Mamba replaced as liaison chief
Acting Senate President Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada wants Presidential Legislative Liaison Office chief Manuel Mamba replaced because of the large number of bills vetoed by Malacanang.
Leyte lawmaker preparing to be minority leader
Reelected Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has started consolidating his forces in preparation for becoming minority leader in the House of Representatives.
SC tells Estrada to comment on disqualification case
Former President Joseph Estrada has 10 days from notice to respond to the case filed by a lawyer questioning his candidacy for Manila mayor before the Supreme Court.
CA absolves former PCGG officials
The Court of Appeals has exonerated former Presidential Commission on Good Government chair Camilo Sabio and four others from the anomalous, P19.39 million lease-purchase of vehicles during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. In an 18-page decision penned by Associate Justice Francisco Acosta, the CA struck down a resolution of the ... (more)
Poll chief spills beans on intelligence funds
After previously being mum on the matter, Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes on Friday disclosed that they are using their intelligence funds for confidential matters such as surveillance and securing key witnesses.
News Analysis: Philippine economy grows 7.8 pct in Q1, coupled with plunging stocks, weakening peso
The upside is that the Philippine economy grew by a stunning 7.8 percent during the first quarter of the year, the fastest among the emerging economies in the Asia- Pacific region.
No politics: PNoy signs law authored by GMA
Malacaang on Friday urged critics not to politicize President Aquino's signing of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, a law principally authored by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.