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Jinggoy convicted of bribery, cleared of ‘pork’ plunder

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has found Sen. Jinggoy Estrada guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam – placing him in a position where he may eventually be booted out of office, pay fines and be imprisoned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Ex-Iloilo lawmaker acquitted of ‘pork’ rap

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Iloilo 5th District representative Rolex Suplico of a graft case in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel amounting P14.7 million in 2007......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Marcos declares April 10 a regular holiday in view of Eid’l Fitr

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace declared Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan, on Wednesday next week (April 10) a holiday. The Palace released to the media Proclamation No. 514 that contained the declaration. “Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years

"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

US lawmakers stand with Philippines vs Chinese sea aggression

Visiting US lawmakers expressed their concern over China’s continued aggression in Philippine waters during their meeting with President Marcos at Malacañang yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Lawmakers seek probe on students rights violations in UST

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives filed a resolution urging an investigation into several reported instances of censorship and restrictions allegedly imposed on students at the University of Santo Tomas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Why 4 lawmakers voted against RBH7, the economic charter change proposal

House lawmakers, convening as a committee of the whole, adopts the proposal on economic charter change just two weeks after deliberations started at the committee level.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

2 Mindanao lawmakers urge Quiboloy to face House

Two lawmakers from different districts in Mindanao have urged Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to comply with congressional subpoenas, if he really has nothing to hide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession 

Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats

The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions

Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DA to tap buffer fund for stockpile of products

The Department of Agriculture is planning to use its buffer fund to build stockpiles of “sensitive” products such as rice and pork to ensure public access to affordable food in the market......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Meat imports up 3 percent in Q1

The country’s meat imports grew by three percent to over 270,000 metric tons in the first quarter on the back of higher pork purchases, latest government data showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

ASF hits 3 barangays in Panglao

The Bohol Provincial Inter-Agency African swine fever (ASF) Task Force has banned the entry of hogs, pork and its by-products from Panglao to the main island of the province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Recipe: Chicken Sisig

Popularly known as pork dish, there are different variations of sisig like chicken, beef, tofu, and different kinds of seafood that could cater better to a diner's preferences......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

SC upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case

Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024