JV gives up on Jinggoy reconciliation
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – The long-time rift between half-brothers, Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito may no longer be repaired.
There is...
Teach school kids traffic rules – solons
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – A bill has been introduced in the Lower House seeking to teach road safety both in elementary and secondary...
Gov’t vows sustainable fishing as EU issues warning
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA – The Philippine government has vowed to further promote sustainable fishing practices in compliance with the standards set by the...
13 Pinoys arrested in HK for stun guns
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA – In the first quarter of 2014, 13 Filipinos were arrested and convicted in Hong Kong for carrying stun guns.
This...
Timely class suspensions pushed
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA - Local government units were reminded to issue class suspensions on time in case of strong weather disturbances.
Malacañang...
Retirement pay for brgy officials, workers pushed
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. believes barangay officials and workers deserve retirement benefits.
Marcos filed Senate Bill (SB) 12, which...
Congress productive despite ‘pork’ controversy – Drilon
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – Despite the many controversies that the 16th Congress faced such as the pork barrel scam, Senate President Franklin Drilon...
‘Tourism key to PH recovery, growth’
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) identified tourism as one of the best assets of the Philippines for...
Bill bans sale of human organs
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – Persons who buy or sell human organs will be imprisoned for 20 years and fined P2 million, under Cong. Girdgidi Aggabao’s...
17 Pinoy seamen in hijacked oil tanker
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that 17 Filipinos were among the 24 crewmembers of a Greek...