LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America settled a sex abuse case Thursday involving a 20-year-old California man who was molested by a Scout volunteer…
Elenita Binay says she discouraged hubby from pursuing presidential bid
Former Makati mayor Elenita Binay said she had convinced her husband, Vice President Jejomar Binay, not to run for president in 2016 but to no…
Deles advised PNoy not to help SAF troops – source
President Benigno Aquino III was reportedly advised by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles not to send reinforcements to embattled Special Action Force…
Purisima checked US-sourced info on ‘Oplan Wolverine’ – source
Suspended Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima verified the “actionable intelligence” used by the Special Action Force (SAF) in its covert operation to arrest…
Bongbong hits gag order on Mamasapano clash
Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. slammed the apparent existence of a “gag order” on the covert police operation in Maguindanao that left 44 members of…
Balajadia: Don’t blame me for your bruises
Blame your supporters for getting in the way. This was the retort of the Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) chief, Ret. Gen. Jose Balajadia to…
Malaysia says MH370 crash an accident to compensate victims’ relatives
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority has officially declared the MH370 crash an accident, fulfilling a legal obligation that will allow efforts…
MILF leader Iqbal justifies bloodbath: If somebody barges into your house, what will you do?
MANILA Philippines (AP) — At least 43 Philippine police commandos were killed in a fierce battle with Muslim guerrillas after launching an assault in which they may…
With Junjun around, Alan Peter Cayetano skips Senate hearing
Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has skipped the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee’s probe on Thursday into the corruption allegations surrounding Vice President Jejomar Binay even when…
Binay digs up Cory-era allies to beef up defense
MABINI lawyers and former Senate politikos took up the cudgels for embattled Makati Mayor Junjun Binay Thursday at the continuation of the Senate Blue Ribbon…
Was Junjun really jailed?
THE story coming out of the Senate today is how Makati Mayor Junjun Binay was “detained, physically dragged to the session hall and then released.”…
Alibaba fights back China’s allegations it sells fake goods on website
BEIJING (AP) — There’s a tiger fight going on in China. Regulators on Wednesday issued a scathing report against one of the country’s biggest stars,…
Growth shows Philippines no longer sick man of Asia
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine official says the country no longer deserves to be branded the “sick man of Asia” after its economy grew more than 6 percent for…
PNoy didn’t snub arrival honors for slain cops – Palace
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte defended President Benigno Aquino III for apparently skipping the arrival honors for the 42 members of the police’s Special Action…
Los Alamos scientist offers to build nuke bomb targeting New York
LBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — A disgruntled, former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist promised to build 40 nuclear weapons for Venezuela in 10 years and…
Rights groups doubt Mexico claim missing students are dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) — International human rights groups on Wednesday questioned the Mexican government’s official account of the disappearance of 43 college students last fall…
Senate to invite Purisima, Napenas to Mamasapano massacre probe
The Senate will invite suspended Philippine National Police Chief Purisima and fired Special Action Force (SAF) Police Director Getulio Napeñas to the Senate hearing on…
Ferrer: Gov’t, MILF to proceed with KL meeting despite Mamasapano incident
The government will proceed with the meeting with negotiators from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Malaysia on the decommissioning of rebel weapons despite…
Rufus Rodriguez denies solons backing out of BBL
Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, chairman of the ad hoc committee tackling the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, dispelled rumors that some House members have…
CBCP exec chides Soliman for keeping poor out during papal visit
A ranking official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) scored Social Welfare Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman for admitting that her agency took…
FVR slams PNoy for laid-back attitude in peace talks
Former President Fidel Ramos criticized the Aquino administration for its laid-back attitude in overseeing the peace process in Mindanao following the tragic covert operation that…
Panama ex-president probed for $45 million food scam for poor
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s Supreme Court has decided to open a corruption probe against former President Ricardo Martinelli, a move likely to rally popular…
Marwan, Usman reward divided 50-50 between informant and commandos – retired general
A former police intelligence officer believes that the juicy rewards for the high-value targets – $5 million for Malaysian Zulkifli bin Hir alias “Marwan” and $1 million for Filipino Basit Usman – as…
Senators miss PNoy’s speech after arguing on Binay arrest order
Senators missed the chance to watch President Benigno Aquino III’s live televised address to the nation regarding the police operation that resulted in the death…
