MARCOLETA REFUSES TO PLEAD IN ANTI-GIFT LAW CASE, SANDIGANBAYAN ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA
Senator Rodante Marcoleta opted not to enter a plea during his Monday arraignment before the Sandiganbayan First Division regarding a…
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MANILA REJECTS CHINA’S CLAIM OF MILITARY DRILLS AT SCARBOROUGH SHOAL
The national government on Monday, August 3, dismissed Beijing’s claims that it held joint naval and air combat exercises around…
SENATORS SLAM TRO HALTING METRO MANILA MINIMUM WAGE HIKE
Senators expressed strong disapproval on Monday, August 3, following a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by a Pasig City Regional…
CONGRESS URGED TO RESTRICT CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS TO SECURITY AGENCIES
A lawmaker from the House prosecution panel has called on Congress to review which government entities are eligible for confidential…
EX-AUDITOR SAYS OVP CONFIDENTIAL FUND PLAN FAILED AUDIT RULES
The Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) physical and financial plan for its confidential funds failed to meet government audit…
CAYETANO FIRES BACK AT LACSON OVER TAGUIG FLOOD CONTROL DISPUTE
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano addressed Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, August 2, as their public dispute over…