Aquino names new SC justice
MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino has appointed Court of Appeals Justice Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe as new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (SC), Malacañang announced yesterday. Bernabe fills the lone…
Aquino approval rating still high
MANILA, Philippines - Malacanañg said yesterday the high approval and trust rating of President Aquino in the latest Pulse Asia survey shows the public’s stronger faith in the leadership of…
‘Blame Congress for tax incentives to rich, hikes to poor’
MANILA, Philippines Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile conceded yesterday that Congress is partly to blame for giving tax incentives to the rich but continues to increase taxes on the poor.…
AFP arrests former military comptroller Garcia
By Joel C. Atencio MANILA, Philippines (PNA) – Intelligence operatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) arrested on Friday morning former military comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia…
Villar asks government to review its plan to hike fees
by Freddie G .Lazaro VIGAN CITY, Philippines (PIA) -- Senator Manuel Villar had asked the national government to review its plan to raise fees considering that this is ill-timed in…
Lim takes his oath before President Aquino, vows to increase customs collections
MANILA, Philippines (PNA) -- Bent on pursuing the instructions of President Benigno S. Aquino III, newly-appointed Bureau of Customs (BoC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Danilo Lim vowed to exert all…
Transport groups want fare hike
Transport groups called for a new round of fare increase after successive oil price hikes this week but they have yet to formalize their petition before the Land Transportation Franchising…
30% of imported toys have at least 1 harmful chemical
At least 30 percent of 200 imported, and locally-made children’s products purchased from shops in Metro Manila were tested with at least one harmful chemical, a study conducted by a…
BRIEF SONA: Aquino hates long speeches — Palace
Less than a week before President Aquino delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA), Malacañang said Wednesday it is trimming down the SONA because the Chief Executive hates long…
Seigle and Samboy: A Tale of Two PBA Stars
While Danny “the Dynamite” Seigle may be sitting on pins and needles these days, he has had a wonderful PBA career.
