SoNa now being pieced together

The hard task of putting together President Benigno S. Aquino III’s next State-of-the-Nation Address (SoNA) has commenced. The President has directed concerned Cabinet members to submit their accomplishment reports that will form part of his annual address to the nation in July, according to Palace officials. Incoming search terms:News|Tempo-NewsinaFlash (1)sona news (1) var addthis_config... 

Travel OK’d

Despite strong opposition of the prosecution, Former First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo was permitted again to travel by the Sandigabayan Fourth Division this time in Japan and Hong Kong from June 1 to 9. This is the second time the high court permitted the accused Arroyo to travel abroad. He was granted authority to leave last February 3 to 10, 2013 to meet the Association of Overseas... 

BFP officials convicted

After more than 21 years, the Sandiganbayan Third Division convicted for graft a former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Chief and six other agency officials and a trader for ghost purchases of vehicle spare parts worth P6.5 million in 1992. Incoming search terms:bfp chief on ghost purchase (1) Read More »

Chess meet under way

Grandmaster Eugene Torre will be the guest speaker in the opening of the 2013 Marikina Riverpark Active Chess Tournament today at the Senior Citizens Area, Riverpark, Marikina City. “GM Eugene is the perfect choice to be our guest speaker since most of the young kids today look up to him as their idol, aside from our very own GM Wesley (So),” said Marikina Chess Federation (MCF) president... 

LLDA GM, mom ordered arrested

Manila, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued yesterday warrants of arrest against Laguna Lake Development Authority General Manager (LLDA) J.R. Nereus O. Acosta and his mother, former Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Mayor Socorro O. Acosta, in connection with perjury charges filed against them by the Ombudsman in October 2012. Incoming search terms:llda (2)acosta mother... 

Conviction sought

Manila, Philippines – State prosecutors have sought the conviction of actor and former Parañaque City Mayor Joey Marquez and his former purchasing officer for three counts of graft for buying thousands of rounds of ammunition for three types of firearms they claimed were grossly overpriced. Incoming search terms:joey marquez congressman (9)latest news about joey marquez (1)ofelia... 

BoC told to boost collection

Manila, Philippines – Malacañang is no longer putting up with the failure of Bureau of Customs (BoC) to meet its revenue targets in recent months. The BoC now faces a tall order from the Palace to improve its revenue collection before the end of the year. Incoming search terms:boc layest news (1) Read More »

Arrested LP bets returning home

Manila, Philippines – Malacañang said yesterday the two local candidates of the Liberal Party (LP) who were arrested in Malaysia are expected to return home anytime soon. Presidential Communications and Strategic Planning Secretary Ramon A. Carandang said the two local bets have been processed and were allowed to go back to their home province in Tawi-Tawi. “I think that should... 

Fair treatment

Manila, Philippines – Malacañang said yesterday there is no unfair treatment among Chinese fishermen whose vessel ran aground at the Tubbataha Reef last Monday. Presidential Communications and Strategic Planning Secretary Ramon A. Carandang said there is no truth to speculations that the Philippine government has treated the grounding of the Chinese fishing boat and the USS Guardian... 

Palace disturbed by Garcia ruling

Manila, Philippines – Malacañang said yesterday that it is disturbed by the Sandiganbayan ruling that affirmed the plea bargain deal between former military comptroller retired Major General Carlos F. Garcia and the Ombudsman. “We are very disturbed by this development,” Presidential Communications and Strategic Planning Secretary Ramon A. Carandang said. Incoming search terms:gen...