Former senator Rene Saguisag, 84
Former senator Rene Saguisag, a freedom fighter and human rights lawyer who contributed to crafting the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, died late Tuesday at the age of 84......»»
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PCSO losing P.5 million a day due to canceled lotto tickets
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reported on Thursday that the agency is losing approximately half a million daily due to canceled lotto tickets. During the hearing of the Senate committee on ways and means led by Senator Raffy Tulfo, Philippine Online Lotto Agents Association President Evelyn Javier said that agents have.....»»
DPWH senior executive assumes role of PICE national president
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain is poised to steer the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Inc., the only professional organization of civil engineers in the Philippines, towards unprecedented growth and innovation with his his formal induction as 2024 PICE National President. Senator Mark A. Villar and DPWH […].....»»
US military moving fuel closer to Taiwan
The American Embassy in Manila has confirmed a shipment from a naval base in Hawaii to a commercial site in the Philippines The US has confirmed that it has transferred large amounts of fuel from a military base in Hawaii to storage facilities across Southeast Asia. The announcement came after a Philippines senator ra.....»»
US military moving fuel closer to Taiwan
The American Embassy in Manila has confirmed a shipment from a naval base in Hawaii to a commercial site in the Philippines The US has confirmed that it has transferred large amounts of fuel from a military base in Hawaii to storage facilities across Southeast Asia. The announcement came after a Philippines senator ra.....»»
Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa Facebook page taken down
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 June) — The Facebook page Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), where former President Rodrigo Duterte aired his views on certain issues, has been removed from the platform. “We regret to inform you that the Facebook page of former President Rodrigo Duterte, SMNI Gikan […].....»»
Garbo names former VM as new chief of staff
Garbo names former VM as new chief of staff.....»»
US Imposes Sanctions on Ex-Ugandan Military Commander
On May 30, the US government announced travel sanctions against five former and current Ugandan government officials, including Peter Elwelu, the former deputy chief of the Ugandan Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF). The US State Department announced that Elwelu was sanctioned due to "extrajudicial killings that were committed by members of the UPDF" while he was commanding Ugandan military forces. As a result, h.....»»
Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes.....»»
Change in Senate leadership
I came across a very interesting interview by Karen Davila whose special guest was former Senate president Franklin Drilon and, amidst all of the controversy surrounding the issue at the Senate, it was both interesting and reassuring to hear the former Senate leader speak for my education and perhaps, for the education of many others trying to grasp the events that resulted in a change in leadership......»»
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano
Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth. The post For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Sandara Park reunites with high school teacher in Pasay school
K-pop star Sandara Park and her former teacher had an emotional reunion when she visited her former school in Pasay City. .....»»
Tapales beats Thai foe, Gaballo suffers first rd. TKO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales and former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo had contrasting outcomes in their respective bouts on Saturday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel in Metro Manila. Tapales, the former WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion, put on easy work against Nattapong Jankaew of Thailand.....»»
ICC warrant vs Duterte expected by June — Trillanes
A warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court against former President Rodrigo Duterte may be issued through the Interpol, former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said on Tuesday......»»
Woman shot dead by former live-in partner due to ‘jealousy’
Woman shot dead by former live-in partner due to ‘jealousy’.....»»
DOJ appeals for patience on Teves, Bantag cases
The Department of Justice yesterday appealed to the public for patience on the cases of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, saying efforts are being made to ensure that proper legal processes are followed......»»
Mandaue RTC orders issuance of bench warrant against Sitoy-Cho
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 has ordered the issuance of a bench warrant against former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho. This decision came after the former mayor failed to appear at her arraignment on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, regarding her election case for violating Section 261(h) of the.....»»
PDP-Laban distancing from Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos
Lawmakers belonging to the former ruling party PDP-Laban have distanced themselves from their party chairman, former president Rodrigo Duterte, refusing to join him in his repeated tirades against President Marcos......»»
Tesda, Army train 100 former rebels
Tesda, Army train 100 former rebels.....»»
Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader
“The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance. This is a blatant violation of (the IHL),” GABRIELA secretary general Clarice Palce said in a separate statement. The post Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Former SB member hacked to death in Mabinay, Negros Oriental
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A former Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member in Mabinay town in Negros Oriental was hacked to death while riding his motorcycle on Tuesday morning, April 16. The hacking incident happened in Brgy. Paniabonan in Mabinay town at around 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Police identified the victim as a former member SB member,.....»»