August 2, 2017 - POLITIKO

Saklolo vs terorismo: Ping explains how lawmakers can help stem potential threat to security

Lawmakers may play an important role in helping stem an alleged looming terrorist threat, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday.

DOJ summons suspected drug trader Peter Lim

Be there or else. This is the warning the Department of Justice (DOJ) gave to Cebu-based businessman and suspected drug lord Peter Lim whom it

Sereno’s term until 2030 in peril: Impeachment complaint filed vs Chief Justice

The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) and the Vanguard of the Philippine Constitution on Wednesday filed an impeachment complaint against Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Maria Lourdes

Panelo tells ‘cocky’ PNoy: Drug menace proliferated under your watch

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo has slammed former President Aquino for his arrogance in claiming there was no progress in the administration’s crackdown on illegal drugs.

Hindi raw nakikinabang sa NPA extortion? AFP chief calls Sison a liar, master deceiver, criminal

Armed Forces cheif Eduardo Año has sneered at the claim of Communist Party of the Philippines(CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison that rebel leaders do not benefit from the extortion rackets committed by the New People’s Army.

Angara, Aquino hopeful Duterte will support free tuition bill

Two senators are optimistic that President Duterte will sign into law a measure seeking free tuition for state universities and colleges (SUCs) despite concerns by some economic managers the govenrment supposedly cannot afford it.

Kung i-veto ni Duterte: Angara to re-file ‘free college tuition bill’

Kung i-veto ni President Rodrigo Duterte: Senator Sonny Angara to re-file ‘free college tuition bill’

You’re fired! Ombudsman dimisses 9 officials over pork barrel scam

The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has dismissed nine government executives from service for alleged misuse of P47.5-million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of then Misamis Occidental (1st District) Rep. Marina Clarete from 2007 to 2009.

Vitangcol enters ‘not guilty’ plea in extort try

Former Metro Rail Transit (MRT) general manager Al Vitangcol III on Wednesday (August 2) pleaded not guilty over two counts of graft for allegedly trying to extort $30-million from a Czech firm.

Huli ka! DILG asks lgus to form task forces to apprehend violators of smoking ban

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is encouraging local government units (LGUs) to support the nationwide smoking ban by creating their respective Smoke-Free Task Forces that will help implement the ban in the communities.