4 cops relieved, disarmed for gang-rape of 13-year-old (GMA News)
Four policemen are under investigation for allegedly gang-raping a 13-year-old girl in Lanao del Norte province in southern Philippines, a radio report said Thursday.
Filipinos in the NFL
The National Football League kicked off the opening of its season last month and Pinoy fans should be aware that this year, there are several players with Filipino ancestry to look out for every Sunda…
Reforms in OP budget sought
T he House plenary on Wednesday approved the P4.3 billion budget of the Office of the President (OP) for 2010, but not without intense scrutiny from opposition solons who raised concerns about vari…
"Agonizing" Legarda to bare 2010 plans next week
Senator Loren Legarda will announce next week her plans for the 2010 elections, but that is if the weather cooperates. "Barring any extreme weather condition, climatic changes, kung walang mangyaya…
Arroyo blames climate change for disaster, seeks compensation
MANILA – President Gloria Arroyo said Wednesday the Philippines deserved preferential loans and other financial help to recover from recent deadly storms because it had become a victim of climate chan…
Military court acquits 11 in Feb 2006 coup try
A military tribunal on Thursday cleared 11 of the 28 military officers linked to the alleged attempt to overthrow the Arroyo administration in February 2006 due lack of evidence against them. The c…
New poll commissioners assume office
Having gotten the nod of the Commission on Appointments, two new poll commissioners on Thursday assumed office with a vow to ensure clean and honest elections. Commissioners Elias R. Yusoph and Gre…
Moro rebels asked to help free Irish priest (Sun Star)
ZAMBOANGA — The government asked a large Moro rebel group Wednesday to help secure the release of an ailing Irish priest kidnapped by outlaws, as troops surrounded a jungle where he was believed kept. read more
Speier Philippines Resolution passes House
– Today, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 800, authored by Congresswoman Jackie Speier (San Francisco/San Mateo County), expressing its deepest sympathies for residents of th…
Philippine troops kill 3 militants; 5 marines hurt
Muslim militants bombed a bridge and disrupted telephone services on a southern island after fresh clashes with Philippine troops killed three gunmen and wounded five marines, the military said Thursd…
