WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic leaders in the U.S. Congress will face some resistance to a vote to authorize President Barack Obama’s war against…
SAF Commander should have aborted mission due to fatal defects
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Friday he has accepted the resignation of the national police chief, the first official to fall following…
PNoy: SAF 44 is my responsibility
President Benigno Aquino III took responsibility for the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) mission in Mamasapano, Maguindanao which successfully neutralized its primary target but at a heavy death toll of…
DFA tells China: Stop harassing Pinoy fishermen
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has called on China to stop harassing Filipino fishermen after a Chinese vessel hit three Filipino boats with 29…
Purisima fully cooperative in PNP probe
Resigned Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima has been nothing but supportive in the probe being done by his colleagues in the police…
Bong hits Sandigan for freezing ‘hard-earned’ wealth
Detained Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla slammed the Sandiganbayan for ordering the freeze of his assets worth nearly P224.5 million, which he claimed he amassed even…
MMDA puts up bikini-shaped island to improve traffic along North Edsa
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has begun implementing changes along North Edsa, including the construction of a “bikini island,” in an attempt to improve…
Erap dares Ombudsman to prove Jinggoy has ill-gotten wealth first before freezing assets
Former President and incumbent Manila mayor Joseph Estrada has challenged state prosecutors to prove his son, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, amassed ill-gotten wealth first before moving…
Binay, not military or police, should undergo loyalty check – Erice
VICE President Jejomar Binay should pledge his loyalty as an Aquino Cabinet member or else betray his true colors. Thus, said Liberal Party (LP) stalwart…
Purisima speaks: I did not take part in Marwan mission, I was in Nueva Ecija
Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima broke his silence Friday night in a television news interview just minutes after President Aquino wrapped up his second national address.…
Give up Usman: Aquino gives ultimatum to MILF
President Benigno Aquino III vowed Friday, February 6, that there will be no let up in pursuing wanted terrorist Abdul Basit Usman, who escaped during…
Purisima speaks: I resigned on my own terms
Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima broke his silence Friday night in a television news interview just minutes after President Aquino wrapped up his second national address. In his…
Aquino reluctantly drops Purisima
President Benigno Aquino III confirmed Friday, February 6, the resignation of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima. In a televised address, President…
Fallen 44 kin to receive FBI report on Marwan’s death
The families of the 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) troops who died in the line of duty at the Mamasapano operation will get…
Bangsamoro law dependent on Mamasapano probe – Bongbong
The timeline for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will depend on the investigation to be conducted by the Senate panel on the…
Taiwan plane crash survivor says engine ‘did not feel right’
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — From the start of the flight in Taiwan’s capital, survivor Huang Jin-sun suspected trouble. “There was some sound next to me.…
Purisima told: Prepare for plethora of probes
BRACE yourself for the various probes on the Mamasapano incident. AKO-Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe had this to say to Police Director Alan Purisima, who…
Bomb expert Usman training female fighters
Terrorist bomb expert Abdul Basit Usman, who managed to escape the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) in the Mamasapano clash two weeks ago, is…
Wish ko lang: Solon hopes Aquino will announce resignation tonight
President Benigno Aquino III will address the nation again tonight, and one lawmaker is hoping it will be the last. “Tonight, Mr. President, cut yourself…
Sandiganbayan junks bail plea of ex-PNP chief
The Sandiganbayan has denied the petition of retired Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Avelino Razon Jr. to post bail on the malversation charges he…
Gov’t ceasefire body inutile in saving SAF heroes – police fact-finding report
Peace negotiators Ging Deles and Miriam Coronel-Ferrer have a lot of explaining to do after preliminary police findings on the Mamasapano massacre showed that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) ignored the local Coordinating…
Trillanes hints at brewing plot vs. PNoy
Some politicians are reportedly taking advantage of the public outrage over the death of 44 police commandos in a botched anti-terror operation in Maguindanao to…
PNoy asked Purisima to resign to pacify Mar– source
President Benigno Aquino III has asked suspended Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima to resign in an attempt to “mollify” Interior Secretary Manuel…
Espina appeals to cops to act normal
Act as if everything is back to normal. This was the appeal made by Philippine National Police (PNP) officer in charge Deputy Director General Leonardo…
