JF Balagosa
Taguig City mayor Lani Cayetano padlocked the session hall, preventing city councilors from holding regular sessions in 2010, now the Office of the Ombudsman has indicted the mayor on Thursday. The ombudsman also charged officer in charge City Administrator Jose Montales for violation of Article 143 of the revised Penal Code which penalizes persons who, … Read more
The Philippines is winning the favor of neighboring countries for its feat against Beijing’s claim in most islets in the disputed South China Sea. Following Australia’s gift to Philippines of aircraft carrier vessels, sources said Japan wants to give planes to the country for patrol purposes in the South China Sea. Added, this would deepen … Read more
While those who have already watched the video of tis seagull questioned if the bird was abused, the animal lover explained it wasn’t harmed at all. The footage of a seagull which ate a very spicy cheap has gone viral after it was uploaded on YouTube showing its hilarious reaction to the hot sauce. Among … Read more
Sen. Grace Poe should be removed as senator. This is what Lito David of Ang Kapatiran wanted as he attempted to file d apeittion before the Sneate Electoral Tribunal seeking to remove Poe from post. Hoever, the trivubal did not acknowledge the quo warranto case saying David lacked the required P50, 000 filing fee. David … Read more
Southeast Asian nations have finally made united stand against China’s bold reclamations in the disputed South China Sea, a regional official said on Tuesday. Le Luong Minh, secretary general of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, said Asean foreign ministers have already expressed their concerns in a meeting on Tuesday with regards to the … Read more
Following the escalator incident last week of a young mother pulled into an escalator while saving her two-year-old son to safety, another incident was caught by CCTV— this time involving a cleaner. An investigation has been launched after a cleaner was horrifically injured when an escalator crushed his foot, leading to his lower leg being … Read more
On his ‘true’ State of the Nation Adress, Vice President Jejomar Binay lauded the Special Action Force (SAF) troopers killed in the ill-fated Mamasapano clash, however one of the widows appealed to politicians not to use the death of the 44 officers for personal gains. Binay on Monday castigated President Benigno Aquino III for leaving … Read more
Following his “True State of the Nation Adress” on Monday, Vice-President Jejomar Binay confirmed Tuesday that he is aware of the reports that the sisters of President Aquino will not endorse his presidential bid in 2016. Binay said he respects the decision of the Aquino siblings of not supporting him in the coming election. The … Read more
Bahagi na ng ating pagkapinoy ang ating salita. At sa buwang ito, ating ipinatitibay ang pagpapahalaga sa ating salitang kayakap ng ating kultura. Ngunit tanong pa rin sa karamihan kung alin nga ba ang tamang salita, ‘Filipino’ o ‘Pilipino?’ Ang pagkakaintindi ng karamihan, ang ‘F’ ay banyaga at kolonyal habang ang ‘P’ ay likas sa … Read more
As both already showed their interest of running in the presidential seat next year’s election, newly resigned Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Vice President Jejomar Binay are still on search of who will be their running mate. The quest however of the presidential aspirants may prove to be a difficult one as each side haven’t … Read more