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A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Lapu-Lapu killing: Construction worker stabbed dead by man with 23-inch bolo 

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 52-year-old construction worker died after he was stabbed by another construction worker in Purok Thunder, Timpolok, Barangay Babag in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024. The victim was identified as Victor Franco Tolo, with a live-in partner, a resident of the place. READ: Senior citizen hacked to death.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Mayor Honey calls on city officials, employees, to begin each day with a prayer

“Start your day with a prayer.” This was the appeal made by Mayor Honey Lacuna to all the officials and employees of the Manila city government, as the capital city joins the nation in the observance of the “National Bible’s Month.” The mayor also lauded City Administrator Bernie Ang, host of the flag raising ceremony, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

1 dead, 2 hurt in, Quezon City hacking

A 70-year-old man was killed after he went amuck and hacked a woman and her son in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City on Sunday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

PCG’s X account ‘compromised,’ restored

The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its account on X that was taken down yesterday, its profile and posts apparently wiped out since early morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

PNP denies Trillanes’ ouster plot claims

PNP denies Trillanes’ ouster plot claims.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Non-banks’ domestic claims up by 15 percent in Q4

The domestic claims of non-bank financial institutions increased by 15 percent to P9.05 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P7.87 trillion in the same quarter in 2022, based on a survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines Duterte - Nikkei Asia

China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines' Duterte Nikkei Asia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Philippines denies any deal with China on Ayungin Shoal in South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], April 27 (ANI): The Philippines Department of National Defence (DND) has completely rejected China's claims of having any internal agreement on the Ayungin Shoal, Philippine News Agency quoted Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr as saying. In a statement released on Saturday, Gilberto Teodoro Jr rejected the claims of Chinese officials about two new deals with the Philippines in 2023 to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Game-fixing claims mars MDL Philippines

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development League (MDL) Philippines is investigating claims of alleged game-fixing in its matches, the league said on Thursday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

FOCAP condemns Chinese embassy’s claims on ‘manipulated’ West Philippine Sea videos

The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines strongly rejected and condemned yesterday China’s “false and baseless” claims that journalists manipulate videosthey recorded in the South China Sea to present the Philippines as a victim......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility

Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims

In the first six months of the Marcos Jr administration, the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center documented 12 children killed. In 2023, 20 children died in Caloocan and Manila alone. The post Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Philippine UPR Watch refutes PH envoy’s claims in UNHRC

“Things are no better under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. government.” The post Philippine UPR Watch refutes PH envoy’s claims in UNHRC appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

South China Sea- Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims - Bloomberg

South China Sea: Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims Bloomberg.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Payments for COVID-19-related claims reach P16.7 billion – PhilHealth

Total reimbursements for COVID-19-related claims last year reached over P16 billion, according to the state health insurer......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

PhilHealth claims for COVID-19 pneumonia hit P14.6 billion

COVID pneumonia topped the medical cases that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. reimbursed last year, with claims amounting to more than P14 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024