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3 TLRC execs get 26 years for ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan yesterday sentenced three ranking officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center to serve up to 26 years in prison for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their involvement in the “pork barrel” fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Sandigan upholds sentence for Nabcor execs in ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of three officials of abolished state firm National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) in connection with the pork barrel scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

High pork retail prices hit

The farmgate price of pork remains low at P200 per kilo, but its retail price has reached as high as P420 per kilo in Metro Manila markets, according to a hog raisers’ group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

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

Senators buck revival of NFA import power

Several senators are opposing the proposal of the Department of Agriculture to restore the power of the National Food Authority to import rice......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines may import onions amid armyworm infestation

The Philippines might have to import up to 60,000 metric tons of onions as 45 percent of plantations are affected by harabas or armyworm infestations that worsened due to El Niño, according to the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. ......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

‘Run it back’: Tyler Bey wants another shot with Magnolia after finals heartbreak

The PBA Commissioner's Cup proves to be a tournament marked by runner-up finishes for Magnolia import Tyler Bey as he falls short of the Best Import plum and the championship.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Best Import award surprises J3

Johnathan Williams never expected to be named Best Import of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup so when Phoenix coach Jamike Jarin phoned last Friday to break the news, he couldn’t believe it at first......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines to import more rice – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hiked its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons this year, driven by bigger purchases from Vietnam......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Meralco taps fresh import

Only one game is left in Meralco’s schedule before ending its EASL season against the Seoul SK Knights at the Jamsil Students Gymnasium tomorrow night and even as the Bolts are out of contention for a Final Four slot, coach Luigi Trillo brought in a new import 6-9 Alioune Tew to team with 6-7 Shonn Miller for the last stand......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

New NLEX import debuts impressively

NLEX Road Warriors head coach Frankie Lim lauded the "pretty decent" debut of import Deandre Williams-Baldwin......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

From the Newsrooms: March 17 to 23, 2024

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 25, 2024, 8:00 amUpdated on: March 25, 2024, 1:00 am THIS WEEK, "From the Newsrooms" looks at the media coverage of two events. On March 20, a hearing in the House on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed that Chinese nationals were included in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). On March 21, Arnolfo Teves, the alleged mastermind of the Pamplona.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

From the Newsrooms: March 17 to 23, 2024

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 25, 2024, 8:00 amUpdated on: March 25, 2024, 1:00 am THIS WEEK, "From the Newsrooms" looks at the media coverage of two events. On March 20, a hearing in the House on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed that Chinese nationals were included in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). On March 21, Arnolfo Teves, the alleged mastermind of the Pamplona.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

EDITORIAL — The short reach of the law

As relatives and friends marked a year since gunmen massacred 10 people led by Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, the accused mastermind remained free, while his henchmen who had previously implicated him had all retracted their statements......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Int’l groups urge Marcos Jr. to solve 13-year long murder of environmental journalist

“We are here today to urge and call upon President Marcos Jr.’s administration and the law enforcement agency to act upon this crucial piece of information and to immediately arrest the mastermind on Ortega’s murder. It’s time to say enough is enough." The post Int’l groups urge Marcos Jr. to solve 13-year long murder of environmental journalist appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

MSU bombing mastermind killed in Lanao military ops

The Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday confirmed the death of the leader of terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah, who masterminded the bombing of Mindanao State University in December last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

MSU bombing brains not among those killed in Lanao del Sur clashes – military

The military says a manhunt is ongoing for six other terrorists, including the mastermind of the December 3, 2023 bombing in Marawi, who managed to escape.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu City: Suspects offered P75,000 to kill market assistant

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — One of the suspects in the murder of Lapu-Lapu City Market Assistant Christopher Ceniza said he was offered cash to serve as the driver of the gunman’s getaway vehicle. But he never received his share of the P75, 000 that was promised by the mastermind, whom he identified as a certain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024