Politics

Abu Sayyaf kills 11 in Basilan

Suspected Al-Qaida-linked militants raided a village in the southern Philippines early Saturday, killing 11 people in the country’s worst militant attack on civilians in nine years. Gunmen from the extremist Abu Sayyaf group backed by renegade Muslim separatist rebels fired... (Continue reading)

Endorsements Of Politicians For May 2010 Might Lead To Imprisonment?

Endorsements Of Politicians For May 2010 Might Lead To Imprisonment?

The Commission On Elections (COMELEC) and Parish Pastoral Council For Responsible Voting (PPCRV) have already issued warnings that celebrities who are endorsing politicians be asked to take a leave of absence from their showbiz programs and shows for the entire... (Continue reading)

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Senator Ping Lacson On Interpol List?

As of this writing, Senator Panfilo Lacson is already on the “Red List” of the Interpol (The International Criminal Police Organization), says the head of the Interpol-NBI division. He is on the watchlist now and is now a part of... (Continue reading)

Campaign Period Starts Now

It is official. The campaign period for the 2010 National Elections had already started as of this day. The campaign period will last for 90 days and will end on the 8th of April this year. Candidates are now allowed... (Continue reading)

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Is Senator Ping Lacson Missing?

Is Senator Ping Lacson Missing?

Now that the Manny Villar ethics case has been put to a vote in the Senate, fellow senators are looking for Senator Ping Lacson as he is one of the instigators of the ethics case against Senator Manny Villar. Lacson... (Continue reading)

Do you trust the e-voting machines for the Philippines presidential election?

Do you trust the e-voting machines for the Philippines presidential election?

This coming May 2010 the Philippines will vote for their next president. Now there are so many discussions already how the candidates pay for voters, or that they promise everything before the elections just to do something completely different afterward.... (Continue reading)

Gloria Arroyo in debt to Ampatuan clan?

Gloria Arroyo was accused by a lawyer of the Ampatuan clan that she has abandoned them after the massacre on November 23 last year where 57 people got brutally killed. Press secretary Cerge Remonde said at a press conference “It’s... (Continue reading)

7 communist rebels shot dead north of Manila

Soldiers in the Philippines gunned down seven communist rebels in a fight north of Manila on Thursday, as government troops held on to their campaign to end the 40-year-old insurgency this year, an army spokesman said. Troops found about 30... (Continue reading)

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Estrada back in business?

Estrada back in business?

Joseph Estrada is back in Business. Today he went to the presidential palace in Manila for the first time since he got replaced in a coup in 2001. He was insisting that destiny would make the palace “his” again. Joseph... (Continue reading)

You still want to get arrested in 2009 in Manila?

The Police-forces in Manila have been told to arrest all those who fire guns or burn tires during the New Year celebrations tonight. The Manila Police District Director, Chief Supt. Rodolfo Magtibay, gave this order out while talking about public... (Continue reading)

Unbelievable – Ampatuan still allowed to run for Office

Unbelievable - Ampatuan still allowed to run for Office

An opposition lawmaker is decrying a statement from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that the prime suspect in the executions of 57 people in Maguindanao, Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., is qualified to seek elective office in the May... (Continue reading)

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Chiz Bows Out Of The Presidential Race for 2010

Chiz Bows Out Of The Presidential Race for 2010

Just this morning, Presidential hopeful Senator Chiz Escudero has finally announced his intention in the coming 2010 elections. He held a press conference at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City where he gathered together supporters, media and family to... (Continue reading)

Gloria Arroyo steps down

Gloria Arroyo steps down

President Gloria Arroyo on Thursday stepped down as leader of the Philippines’ ruling party but offered no clues about her future plans amid talk she may seek a seat in Congress. Arroyo, whose six-year presidency, tainted with allegations of graft,... (Continue reading)

Ruling Lakas-Kampi Has Announced Gibo’s VP and Running Mate for the 2010 Elections – EDU MANZANO

Ruling Lakas-Kampi Has Announced Gibo’s VP and Running Mate for the 2010 Elections – EDU MANZANO

The 2010 elections having been stirred up with the controversial bid for the presidency of Ninoy and Cory Aquino’s son, NoyNoy Aquino is seeing more upheaval where candidates and presidentiables in particular are concerned. With the newest developments, a lot... (Continue reading)

Clinton Visit Tomorrow and The Issues Surrounding It

Clinton Visit Tomorrow and The Issues Surrounding It

Tomorrow, November 12, 2009 is a day that has been anticipated by both favorable and not favorable parties. United States Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in the Philippines and stay for at least a day here. She is... (Continue reading)

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With The Pacquiao-Cotto Fight Coming Up – Lawmakers Are Urged To Miss Watching The Fight!

The Manny Pacquiao – MiguelCotto fight is certainly stirring up some noise and not only with the fans but also in congress where lots of lawmakers have already expressed their desire to watch the fight live in Las Vegas. The... (Continue reading)

Boss of the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) resigns in Manila

The head of the Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which brings in most of the government’s revenues, has resigned over the agency’s failure to meet its targets, the president’s office said on Monday. Press Secretary Cerge Remonde told reporters... (Continue reading)

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Mar Roxas And Korina Sanchez Wedding Happening Today!

Mar Roxas And Korina Sanchez Wedding Happening Today!

Yes, the wedding of erstwhile Presidential candidate turned VP candidate Mar Roxas to broadcaster Korina Sanchez is going to be happening today at 3pm in the Sto. Domingo church in Quezon City. Originally very grand plans were made for the... (Continue reading)

Court frees Gonzales – The Journal Group Online

THE Manila Regional Trial Court yesterday ordered the immediate release of Luisito Gonzales and his driver Antonio Buenaflor, who were both tagged in the slaying of 51-year-old businessman Federico “Rico” Delgado, from their detention cell at the ...... (Continue reading)

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