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Sandiganbayan rules Padaca guilty for not filing financial statements

October 10, 2017

The Sandiganbayan Second Division has meted a guilty verdict against former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Grace Padaca over four counts of violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Padaca, who served as Isabela governor from

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“That’s life”, says Ubial of her rejection as health secretary

October 10, 2017

Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial took in stride the decision of the Commission on Appointments (CA) to reject her ad interim appointment. Sought for her reaction to the decision of the CA, Ubial said in a text message: “That’s life.” The bicameral

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De Lima stays in jail as Supreme Court votes 9-6 to dismiss her plea

October 10, 2017

Senator Leila de Lima’s bid for freedom was dismissed by the Supreme Court which voted 9-6 on Tuesday to dismiss her petition for lack of merit. In its en banc session, the SC upheld the validity of the warrant of arrest against her

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Wesmincom chief Galvez among contenders to replace Ano: Lorenzana

October 10, 2017

A general who led the operation against the terrorists in Marawi City is among contenders to replace Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo Ano. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen.

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Palace calls “auxiliary noise” talks on EJKs

October 10, 2017

Talks on the alleged extrajudicial killings were “auxiliary noise” as the Duterte administration has been taking steps to remove rogue policemen, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella noted the dismissal of two police generals, the

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Murder cases declined 7.98% in January-August: PNP

October 10, 2017

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday murder cases  went down by 7.98 percent,or 554 cases for January to August this year. The latest data from the PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) said murder cases, which were 6945 on

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Palace optimistic foreign direct investments to improve

October 10, 2017

Malacanang expressed optimism that foreign direct investments in the country will improve as a result of President Rodrigo Duterte’s foreign trips. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella acknowledged the drop of FDI in the first half of the

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LTFRB orders U-Hop to “cease and desist” activating new vehicles

October 10, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered  transport network company (TNC) U-Hop to “cease and desist” activation of new vehicles. “Please be advised that LTFRB has not lifted the suspension on the acceptance or activation of TNVS applications

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