Politics. This category is used for the articles about politics like the politicians, the proclamation or statement from Malacañang, the Republic Acts, etc.
The three people kidnapped on Monday, two of them U.S. citizens, by the bandit group Abu Sayyaf were brought to Basilan province, according to initial reports of the committee aiming for the safe release of the victims. Military reports said Gerfa Yeatts Lunsmann, son Kevin Eric, and Filipino relative Romnick Jackaria were kidnapped by 14 … Read more
Former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Zaldy Ampatuan said that he is willing to testify against his own father Andal Sr. and brother Andal Jr. for the 2009 Maguinadanao M(–foul word(s) removed–)accre who killed 57 people. He signed an affidavit pointing his father and brother as the mastermind of the murders. According to … Read more
“As shepherds struggling to love you like Jesus the Good Shepherd, we are sorry for the pain and sadness that these events have brought upon you.” The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Bishop Nereo Odchimar said in a Pastoral Statement on Monday as part of their apology over the controversial vehicle donations … Read more
At least 10 people were feared dead after a huge explosion caused by a brush fire that broke out and spread to the Cypriot National Guard naval base. The explosion occurred around 6 a.m., Monday at the Evangelos Florakis Naval base on the Meditteranean Island’s Southern coast. The dead included two Cyprus navy sailors, two … Read more
According to 2010 United Nations Population Fund report, Philippines ranked as 12th Most Populous Country in the World with an estimated population of 94 million compared to its 92 million last 2009. The report also said that the population may grow to 100 million in the span of 4 years. China still topped the list … Read more
Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader had announced to vow for revenge to Europe if they are not to stop in attacking Libya’s government territory as a form of support to the Libyan rebels who are against his leadership. In a telephone based speech delivered, he stressed that Libya could attack Europe in the same manner … Read more
International Monetary Fund managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested by New York police on Sunday facing allegations regarding sexual assault that includes an attempted rape on a Manhattan hotel maid. Strauss-Kahn is a 62-year-old head of the IMF. He was reportedly taken off an Air France plane two minutes before take-off from John F Kennedy … Read more
Al Qaeda vowed for revenge to the United States after confirming on Friday the death of their leader Osama Bin Laden. The confirmation strengthen’s the U.S declaration that justice has been achieved after U.S. troop had killed Bin Laden during the raid on his hide-out in Pakistan on Monday. And it weakened the speculation of … Read more
Charges for plunder or violation of Republic Act 7080 were filed at Department of Justice (DOJ) today April 15, 2011 by former military budget officer George Rabusa for the alleged series of conversions of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) funds. Former AFP chiefs ‘Diomedio Villanueva’, ‘Roy Cimatu’ and ‘Efren Abu’ were the ex-bosses included … Read more
Senator Panfilo Lacson was hiding for 14 months due to his charges in court so Justice Secretary ‘Leila de Lima’ wants an explanation from him. The Secretary truly believes that he must further explain the reasons why he is nowhere to be found for that several months. According to de Lima the people must know … Read more