Filipino troops safe after ‘greatest escape’
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA — All Filipino peacekeepers from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (Undof), who were earlier trapped on the...
Procy or Kiko: Who’s more qualified?
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – They are both qualified, but only one “boss” should lead the agriculture sector, said Iloilo City’s Senate President Franklin...
All set for Senate probe on MRT
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – Tomorrow, the Senate sub-committee on public services will start an investigation on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT).
An MRT coach...
Ice bucket challenge ‘good cause’ – Drilon
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Senate President Franklin Drilon will start September by taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Drilon yesterday described the challenge, which...
‘Better care for patients with rare diseases’
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Patients with rare diseases should be provided with an adequate level of health care, according to Sen. Sonny Angara.
Angara...
Aquino wants limit on judicial powers
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III wants to ensure that his administration’s reform program will continue.
“Baka naman iyong anim na taon...
Drilon gunning presidency, too?
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Ilonggo Senate President Franklin Drilon is being considered to run for higher office in the next election.
He could even...
OFWS URGED Sign people’s bill vs ‘pork’
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA — Bona fide overseas absentee voters (OAVs) were urged to take part in institutionally halting the so-called lump...
Senate to cite Metrobank outstanding teachers
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — The Senate will recognize this year’s Outstanding Teachers of the Metrobank Foundation.
It will present them with resolutions lauding them...
Impeach raps vs PNoy ‘sufficient in form’
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Three impeachment complaints filed against President Benigno Aquino III were “sufficient in form,” the House justice committee has declared.
Two...