December 5, 2017 - POLITIKO

Soli bayad! Government must demand P3.5B refund from Sanofi for ‘defective’ dengue vaccines–Recto

The “no return, no exchange policy” does not apply to government purchases, Sen. Ralph Recto said on Tuesday.

Pacquiao wants Abad, Singson, Aquino’s ‘bayaw’ to face Senate grilling over P8.7B road scam: This isn’t personal

Senator Manny Pacquiao has moved to invite businessman Eldon Cruz, brother-in-law of former Pres. Benigno Aquino III, former Departments of Budget and Management (DBM) Sec. Florencio Abad and Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Rogelio Singson to shed light on the alleged anomalous payment of P8.7-billion to road right-of-way (ROW) claims in Mindanao.

Ikaw na ‘teh! Detention won’t stop De Lima from getting more awards for defying Duterte

Detained Sen. Leila de Lima is grinning from ear to ear after being named by the US-based Foreign Policy magazine as one of its Leading Global Thinkers of 2017 for “openly defying” President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.

Walang kawala: Senate to continue probe over resigned Comelec chair Bautista’s hidden wealth

Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair Andres Bautista is set to appear before Senate probers in Wednesday’s continuing public investigation on his alleged ill-gotten wealth and undisclosed bank accounts with the Luzon Development Bank (LDB).

Senate passes bill guaranteeing 100% of tips go to restaurant, hotel staff: Joel calls it ‘perfect gift’

The Senate on Tuesday passed on second reading the proposed measure which provides that 100% of the service charge collected in hotels and other establishments be “distributed to all” covered employees.

Gridlock no more? Mark Villar taps Uber to help ease Metro Manila traffic

We’re crossing our fingers that this will work out.

Can’t talk: Lorenzana mum on extension of martial law, Guerrero’ss term

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has refused to comment on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao and the term of Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Rey Leonard Guerrero.

Walang patawad: PISTON chief San Mateo arrested for organizing jeepney strike

Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) president George San Mateo was arrested Tuesday for organizing a jeepney strike in February.

House committee approves bill strengthening alternative learning system

A measure seeking to institutionalize the alternative learning system (ALS) nationwide has hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives.

Silencing dissent: Poe says PISTON head shouldn’t be jailed for organizing a rally

Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday questioned the timing of the release of the arrest warrant against jeepney drivers and operators group PISTON president George San Mateo.