MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the annulment of all subsequent registrations of voters with multiple registrations to prevent the presence of flying voters in the Barangay and…
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De Lima may recommend to President Aquino dismissal of 3-4 NBI Deputy Directors
MANILA, (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima Tuesday said she may recommend to President Benigno S. Aquino III to dismiss from the post three to four NBI Deputy Directors. However,…
(Nightlead) PHL case vs. China moves forward as tribunal adopts rules of procedures
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines’ complaint against China’s massive claim over the resource-rich South China Sea is moving forward after an international tribunal finalized the rules of procedures…
De Lima refuses to dignify Kapunan’s criticism
MANILA, (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima Tuesday refused to dignify the criticism made by Atty. Lorna Kapunan that she allegedly leaked the arrest warrant issued by the Makati City…
Escudero seeks more thorough monetary breakdown of P2.88-B Comelec budget
By Jelly Musico MANLA, (PNA) -– Senate finance committee chairman Sen. Francis Escudero on Tuesday asked for thorough monetary breakdown of the proposed P2.88-billion budget of the Commission on Elections for 2014….
CA justices tapped to rule on Napoles’ brother’s case
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Court of Appeals has tapped the justices who will rule on the petition of the brother of Janet Lim Napoles. In his petition, Reynald “Jojo”…
Group opposed to rail fare hike reiterates fare adjustments on MRT, LRT not needed
MANILA, (PNA) — Commuter group Riles Laan sa Sambayanan Network shot back anew at the Dept. of Transportation and Communications for its insistence to impose a fare hike n the country’s mass…
MMDA ready for traffic management in another inter-faith rally in EDSA on Sept 11
MANILA, (PNA) — Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Tuesday said the agency is ready for traffic management on the scheduled anti-pork rally dubbed ‘EDSA Tayo’ on Sept 11….
Working pregnant women to get medical support and incentives
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill establishing a comprehensive health care program of services for working pregnant women and their families. Rep. Sol Aragones (3rd District, Laguna) said House…
Bill banning political dynasties filed
MANILA, (PNA) — Lawmakers have vowed to push for the passage of the controversial anti-political dynasty bill to end what they described as “monopoly of political power by few influential families in…
Legarda welcomes PHL removal from France’s blacklist
MANILA, (PNA) – Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday welcomed the removal of the Philippines from French government’s blacklist of non-cooperative countries for their tax policies. ”This development is reflective of the Philippine…
Palace exec: De Lima has PNoy’s trust and confidence
MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official denied Sunday Justice Sec. Leila de Lima was taken “out of the loop” during the negotiations for the surrender of Janet Lim Napoles last week. Deputy…
Brillantes on Magdamo’s claims
MANILA, (PNA) – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes is wondering where did lawyer Melchor Magdamo get his information that ballots have been printed even after the May 13 midterm polls….
Santos-Ocampo campaigns for ICTSI Southwoods crown
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, (PNA)-—Fil-Am shotmaker Carl Santos-Ocampo, winner of the ICTSI Midlands Challenge title three weeks ago, is the leading campaigner on Wednesday’s P2.5 million International Container Terminals Services, Inc.(CTSI)…
PNP now planning security measures for Napoles court appearances
MANILA, (PNA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday announced that it is now planning security measures for the court appearances of P10-billion pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles who is…