Former Pres. Arroyo Granted a 5-Hour Furlough to Visit Sick Brother

Former President of the Republic of the Philippines now congressman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was granted a five-hour furlough to visit her older sick brother, Arturo Macapagal, who was confined at the Makati Medical Center for stage four prostate cancer. The 72-year-old brother of Rep. Arroyo was confined at the hospital since July 2, 2015. According … Read more

VP Jejomar Binay: Palace Wants Dictatorship

The second highest official in the Philippines made a staunch statement against the Aquino administration as he turned the tables on Malacañang with allegations of “dictatorial tendency,” suggesting that the ruling Liberal Party would like to hold on to power for the next two decades. According to the 72-year-old Jejomar Binay, the administration’s statement that … Read more

Bloomberg: China-linked Hackers Hit American Airlines, Sabre Systems

A Bloomberg report revealed that China-linked hackers allegedly attacked the computer systems of travel reservations distributor Sabre Corp and American Airlines Group Inc., although the airline said there was no evidence yet of such a breach. It was also reported on Friday that the incidents at the travel companies were consistent with incursions by hackers … Read more

Bagyong Hanna (Soudelor) Slightly Weakens as it Crosses Over Taiwan (August 8)

The country’s weather bureau, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that Bagyong Hanna (Soudelor) has weakened as it crosses over the rugged terrain of Taiwan on Saturday morning, August 8, 2015. PAGASA noted that the eye of the typhoon as of 10:00 today, was located 405 kilometers (km) northwest of Itbayat, … Read more

Citizenship Sue Against Sen. Grace Poe May Backfire

The political opponents of Senator Grace Poe was warned by a Senior administration lawmaker that they should go easy on the citizenship issue against the popular senator because it may backfire. The lawmaker noted that the more they file cases regarding the citizenship of the senator, the more they will emphasize the humble beginnings of … Read more

Mamasapano PNP-SAF Men Removed from PNP Awards List

Some members of the PNP-Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) involved during the botched Mamasapano operation in Mindanao were reportedly removed from the PNP Awards list according to an informer who revealed the news to one of the country’s leading daily, Inquirer. According to the Inquirer informer, the names of two SAF officers included in the official … Read more

Others More Including Honasan, Villanueva Face Graft Raps Over ‘Pork’ Scam

The investigation in the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam continues as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has revealed more names of incumbent and former government officials who are recipients of the filed graft charges. The NBI said in its separate complaints filed with the Office of the Ombudsman that Senator Gregorio Honasa III, Technical Education … Read more

Bagyong Hanna (Soudelor) Typhoon Signals & Hourly Updates (August 7, 2015)

The country’s weather bureau, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reminded all Filipinos that Signal No. 2 remained hoisted over Batanes including Itbayat and Signal No. 1, over Calayan and Babuyan group of Islands. According to the latest weather bulletin of PAGASA, as of 9:00 today (Friday, August 7), Bagyong Hanna was … Read more