MANILA, Philippines — In a community, some sources of noise may irritate neighbors — but that doesn’t automatically make them a “nuisance” that can be a ground for claiming damages. This was the rationale behind a Supreme Court ruling that decided in favor of a school and dismissed the complaint filed by nearby residents in
Read More »Court grants Teves bail, but he stays in Taguig jail
MANILA, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. will have to remain in jail, although the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) allowed him and two of his coaccused to post bail over the “weak” case involving the 2019 murder of his alleged former hit man. In a resolution on April 15 by Manila
Read More »PNP probes recruitment of Filipino mercenaries
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police said on Friday it is looking into renewed claims that human trafficking syndicates have forced civilian Filipino workers to serve in foreign military forces. The PNP said it is coordinating with foreign counterparts to identify and dismantle the groups behind the scheme, calling for vigilance against a new
Read More »Ex-DPWH exec recalls P800-M ‘delivery’ to Zaldy Co
MANILA, Philippines — A former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified on Friday about the alleged kickbacks given to then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, citing an instance when up to P800 million was delivered through a member of the lawmaker’s staff. Appearing at the Sandiganbayan as a state witness,
Read More »Madriaga submits affidavit vs ‘politicking’ Ombudsman lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyers of Ramil Madriaga, the confessed “bagman” of Vice President Sara Duterte, on Friday asked the Office of the Ombudsman to also look into the engagement of one of its prosecutors in “partisan political activities” that may warrant criminal and administrative cases. Madriaga’s lawyers went to the Office of the Ombudsman
Read More »Marcos OKs toll-free pass for Benguet veggie trucks
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — Truckers delivering Benguet-grown salad vegetables to Metro Manila and other Luzon markets will be allowed toll-free passage on major expressways, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Friday, as part of efforts to safeguard food security amid economic disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran. Marcos also rolled out a series
Read More »Coastal road project to bridge Laoang to mainland Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — A major infrastructure project linking the island municipality of Laoang to mainland Northern Samar is moving closer to reality as detailed engineering work for the Samar Pacific Coastal Road 2 (SPCR 2) officially gets under way. Gov. Harris Ongchuan met on Wednesday with officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways-Unified
Read More »10 alleged terrorists slain in Lanao del Sur
ILIGAN CITY — A joint police and military operation on Friday resulted in the deaths of 10 members of the Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) terrorist group in Marantao town, Lanao del Sur. According to Army Brig. Gen. Billy dela Rosa, commander of the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade based in Marawi City, the slain DI members were
Read More »Group rejects House bill amending Chocolate Hills protection
TAGBILARAN CITY — An environmental watchdog group in Bohol has reiterated its strong opposition to a proposed measure seeking to amend protections over the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, warning that it could weaken safeguards and open the door to unchecked development. In a letter dated April 15 and addressed to the House committee on natural
Read More »John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna In a Project? “Exciting” Post Sparks Speculations
Will John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna work in a single project? Celebrities and former couple John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna are speculated to be working on a single project due to this post. Around some point in 2019, without publicizing the real reason, celebrities John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna broke up. But ... Read more
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