MANILA, (PNA) — Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and his independent bloc on Thursday filed a resolution to resurrect the congressional oversight committee aimed at further promoting transparency and accountability in the…
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Pimentel deplores media killings, rising of criminality
MANILA, (PNA) – Alarmed by the resurgence of criminality, Senator Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III on Thursday deplored the killing of an Iligan City radio commentator and a young, practicing lawyer in the…
DoTC lowers financial requirements Mactan-Cebu Intl Airport improvement
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communications has lowered a number of financial considerations for the bidding of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport improvements project. In Special Bid Bulletin number 13-2013…
No Cabinet revamp — Palace
MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official denied Thursday rumors of a Cabinet revamp amid the alleged involvement of several Cabinet officials in the P10 billion ‘pork barrel’ fund scam. “There are no…
De Lima takes over NBI
MANILA, (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima will temporarily act as the head of the National Bureau of Investigation. According to De Lima, she will temporarily head the NBI for…
Malacanang labels as ‘malicious’ reports linking Rocas to pork barrel scam
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Malacañang labeled as ‘malicious’ reports linking Interior Sec. Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas to the pork barrel scam involving fake non-government organizations allegedly owned by Janet Lim Napoles….
Palace remains open for peace talks with leftist rebels
MANILA, (PNA) — The Palace reiterated that the Aquino administration remains open to continuing the peace discussions with the leftist rebels but they must show some goodwill and sincerity. “May National Peace…
DPWH flood control projects for 2014 up to P28.8-B
MANILA, (PNA) — The flood management projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in its proposed 2014 budget increased by 138.9 percent to P28.8 billion from to P12.8 billion…
(Lead) Guingona on grilling the ‘big 3’: Let’s wait until we see whole story
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The names of the so-called ‘big three’ or the three senators allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam have already been brought up numerous times. But…
104th IB deployed to rescue abducted teachers in Basilan
MANILA, (PNA) — Troops from the 104th Infantry Brigade were deployed Thursday to rescue the two teachers abducted by still unidentified persons in Sitio Pangasaan, Barangay Tairan, Lantawan, Basilan Wednesday evening. The…
BIR: Most of Napoles’ assets not in her and family’s name
MANILA, (PNA) — Most of the assets of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and her family as reported in the media are not declared in their name. However, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim S….
COA, urged by JV Ejercito to audit 13th Congress ‘pork’
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Every Congress should be audited, said Sen. JV Ejercito on Thursday, stating the reason why it was crucial to include the years 2004 and 2007 in…
9 Pinoys arrested in Malaysian crackdown vs illegals
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) -– Nine undocumented Filipinos were arrested this week as Malaysia intensifies its crackdown on illegal foreign workers, the Dept. of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. Eight of…
De Lima awaiting President Aquino’s decision on Rojas’ resignation
MANILA, (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Thursday said she will just await the announcement of President Benigno S. Aquino III whether he accepts or not the resignation of…
Pimentel urges China to stop building structures at Panatag Shoal
By Jelly Musico MANILA, (PNA) -– Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III on Thursday called on China to stop the construction of new structures on the disputed Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal….