Ex-CJ Panganiban backs TRO on NCAP. Here’s why
Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban believes the tribunal made the right decision when it temporarily stopped the implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy in Metro Manila.
Day: September 10, 2022
‘Di lahat nanlaban! Guevarra casts doubt on EJK claim of drug war critics
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra expressed doubts over the claim that there were around 6,000 victims of extrajudicial killings over the course of the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs.
Mas magastos mangupahan! George Garcia makes pitch for Comelec’s proposed P9.3-B HQ
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said it’s high time for the poll body to build its own headquarters for P9.3 billion after years of leasing buildings in Intramuros, Manila.
Charles III proclaimed king vowing to follow ‘inspiring’ queen
With a trumpet fanfare and gun salutes, Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on Saturday, at which he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his life.
Mahaba galamay! DICT eyes int’l syndicates behind text scams
International syndicates could be behind the personalized text scams enticing recipients to apply for bogus jobs or play games, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said.
‘Wag judgmental! SC: Unknown bets without money can run for public office
The Supreme Court (SC) nullified a Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling that canceled a senatorial hopeful’s certificate of candidacy (COC) in the May 9 elections for being a nuisance.
Show of solidarity: Robin Padilla proposes declaring February 1 as National Hijab Day
Senator Robin Padilla has filed a measure to declare February 1 of every year as National Hijab Day to show solidarity with Muslim women who wear it.
2 million too much! DSWD closes online application for educational aid
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has closed the online application for educational cash aid for poor students after over two million applied to receive it.
Dapat protektahan! Risa Hontiveros laud dismissal of raps vs ‘Pastillas’ scam whistleblower
Senator Risa Hontiveros commended the Sandiganbayan Saturday (September 10) for agreeing to the prosecution’s request to admit the immigration officer who helped expose the “pastillas” scam as a state witness against his colleagues at the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
France seizes $5.2M property linked to Congo president’s son
The property in upscale Neuilly-sur-Seine, linked to Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, “was seized in June”, the office of the National Financial Prosecutor (PNF) confirmed to AFP after a report by investigative news site Mediapart.
