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| Ibuna lawyer: Aleli not Ignacio Arroyo’s legal wife due to technicality Thursday, 23, February, 2012 Aleli Arroyo is not the legal wife of the late Negros Oriental Representative Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo whose body is scheduled to arrive on Friday evening from London, following an agreement between three parties claiming custody of the body, according to lawyer Leonard de Vera. Keep on reading: Ibuna lawyer: Aleli not Ignacio Arroyo’s legal wife due to technicality |
| Government lifts ‘au pair’ ban to Europe Thursday, 23, February, 2012 The government has lifted the ban on the deployment of Filipino “au pair” to Europe, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario announced Wednesday. Keep on reading: Government lifts ‘au pair’ ban to Europe |
| Former Pagcor chief denies getting gifts from Okada Thursday, 23, February, 2012 Former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) chair Efraim Genuino refuted on Wednesday the accusations of US casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. that he received bribes from a Japanese gambling mogul when he was still at the helm of the state-run gaming firm. Keep on reading: Former Pagcor chief denies getting gifts from Okada |
| DFA presses drive for overseas voting Thursday, 23, February, 2012 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has directed the country’s 67 embassies and 23 consulates abroad to intensify further their respective Overseas Absentee Voters (OAV) registration programs. Keep on reading: DFA presses drive for overseas voting |
| Again, oil firms up prices Thursday, 23, February, 2012 Oil companies raised fuel prices anew Wednesday to reflect the continued uptrend of oil prices in the global market last week. Keep on reading: Again, oil firms up prices |
| ‘Bourne’ star leaves ‘legacy’ in Palace visit Thursday, 23, February, 2012 Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner arrived in the Palace wearing a formal Barong Tagalog over green cargo pants. Keep on reading: ‘Bourne’ star leaves ‘legacy’ in Palace visit |
| Caligdong, Gier still doubtful for Malaysia tiff Thursday, 23, February, 2012 Philippine Azkals co-captain Chieffy Caligdong and veteran defender Rob Gier remain doubtful for the international friendly against Malaysia on Feb. 29 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Keep on reading: Caligdong, Gier still doubtful for Malaysia tiff |
| Corona wanted to help Arroyo escape–De Lima Thursday, 23, February, 2012 Should Chief Justice Renato Corona be removed from office in connection with a “collegial” Supreme Court resolution allowing former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to seek medical treatment abroad last year? Keep on reading: Corona wanted to help Arroyo escape–De Lima |
| US suit tags Pagcor execs Thursday, 23, February, 2012 The chairman of state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) on Wednesday denied allegations made by an owner of US-based casino giant Wynn Resorts that he had received undue perks and favors from a Japanese businessman. Keep on reading: US suit tags Pagcor execs |
| Hero dog draws sympathy, visitors with gifts Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 The one-year-old dog here whose face was horribly disfigured when she saved her young masters from being hit by a speeding motorcycle two months ago, has become a celebrity of sorts. Keep on reading: Hero dog draws sympathy, visitors with gifts |
| Peso rises on news of improving US economy, 2nd bailout for Greece Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 The peso inched up slightly on Wednesday amid a market that has been weighing the impact of latest oil disputes between Europe and Iran, the approval of the second bailout package for Greece, and indications of improving US economy, on their global economic outlook. Keep on reading: Peso rises on news of improving US economy, 2nd bailout for Greece |
| Asian shares higher after Greek bailout deal Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors focused on domestic issues despite US and European markets giving Greece's crucial bailout only a lukewarm welcome. Keep on reading: Asian shares higher after Greek bailout deal |
| AirAsia’s 2011 net profit falls by almost half Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Southeast Asia's largest budget carrier AirAsia on Wednesday reported a fall in net profit by almost half in 2011 on year as it struggled with high fuel prices, but posted a record revenue. Keep on reading: AirAsia’s 2011 net profit falls by almost half |
| Honda recalling 46,000 vans to fix rear doors Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Odyssey minivans in the US because the rear doors can fall on people unexpectedly, and have on at least two occasions. Keep on reading: Honda recalling 46,000 vans to fix rear doors |
| Army captures 3 alleged NPA rebels in Quezon Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Three suspected New People’s Army rebels were captured by Army soldiers following an encounter in Lopez, Quezon, Wednesday afternoon, said Colonel Eduardo Año, head of the Army’s 201st Infantry Brigade. Keep on reading: Army captures 3 alleged NPA rebels in Quezon |
| As Pinoy as the jeepney Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 His color is African-American and his Mohawk hairstyle harks back to the punk tribes of Britain. No matter, apl.de.ap proudly wears his Pinoy identity on his ring—a two-finger-wide, silver model of a jeepney with “Angeles Pampanga” carved on it. The Los Angeles-based, Filipino-American hip-hop artist is here to shoot a TV commercial for San Miguel [...] Keep on reading: As Pinoy as the jeepney |
| Modern-day superhero Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 “It’s the story of a woman—a wife and mother—struggling to keep her family together against all odds,” said ABS-CBN president and COO Charo Santos-Concio of the March 3 episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” top-billed by Sandy Andolong. Things seem to be running smoothly for letter-sender Josephine, a typical homemaker who goes about her daily chores [...] Keep on reading: Modern-day superhero |
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| House minority abandons impeach try vs. Pres. Aquino Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 The House opposition bloc on Wednesday said it will no longer support an attempt to impeach President Benigno Aquino III for alleged tax fraud involving a government property in Baguio City. |
| Luxury suite, shopping money for Naguiat, wife, kids, nanny Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Cristino L. Naguiat Jr. has been dragged into a major investigation in the Nevada court for allegedly being a beneficiary of special, extravagant favors from Kazuo Okada, a director of Wynn Resorts, Limited, and of Wynn Macau, Limited. |
| Ex-PAGCOR chief Genuino denies accepting bribes Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairman Efraim Genuino, through his lawyer, on Wednesday denied receiving bribes from a Japanese gambling tycoon as mentioned in a US lawsuit. |
| Defense team brands De Lima testimony hearsay and not damaging Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Defense lawyers branded the testimony of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima as non-damaging and hearsay because she relied mostly on dissenting opinion in a Supreme Court ruling that allowed former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to go abroad for medical treatment. In tackling Atricle III of the impeachment complaint, the prosecution was trying to prove that Chief Justice Renato Corona railroaded the high court deliberations in favor of Arroyo. |
| Feeling a little dizzy, Miriam leaves impeach trial early Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Saying her chronic fatigue syndrome seemed to have kicked in anew, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago on Wednesday afternoon left the impeachment proceedings ahead of her fellow-senator-judges. |
| Ombudsman may withdraw case vs Navy officers in Pestaño's death Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman are “amenable” to withdrawing the case against the Navy officers implicated in the death of Ensign Philip Andrew Pestaño, whose body was found inside a Navy vessel in 1995. |
| House minority to file ethics raps vs Banal, Umali Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 The House minority bloc will file ethics complaints against two of their colleagues for supposedly violating the law for inquiring and turning over to the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, copies of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s supposed bank records. |
| Palace denies neglecting safety of journalists Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Malacañang on Wednesday said it is not sleeping on the protection of media workers in the country amid report by a New York-based media watchdog that the Philippines is the second deadliest place in the world for journalists. |
| Palace describes as unfortunate Enrile's dismissal of prosecution witness Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Malacañang on Wednesday described as unfortunate the decision of Senate President and presiding officer Juan Ponce Enrile to dismiss some of the witnesses of the prosecution. |
| De Lima takes witness stand in Corona trial Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 The prosecution in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on Wednesday moved on to Article VII of the impeachment articles and presented Justice Leila de Lima as its first witness on that particular article. |
| Prosecution drops 3 charges under Article III of impeachment complaint Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped three charges under Article III of the Articles of Impeachment against Chief Justice Renato Corona, a day after they were scolded by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile for allegedly raising a new accusation against Corona that was not included in the complaint. Isabela Rep. Giorgidi Aggabao, one of the prosecutors, said they will no longer present evidence on paragraphs 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 of Article III. |
| De Lima orders parallel probe on death of alleged hazing victim in Antipolo Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a parallel investigation into the death of San Beda law student allegedly due to hazing. |
| Palace will not intervene on issue regarding Iggy Arroyo's remains Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 The Aquino administration has no plan of intervening in the issue between Aleli Arroyo and Grace Ibuna on the custody of the remains of the late Negros Oriental Rep. Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo. |
| Enrile dares prosecutors to oust him from Corona trial Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Wednesday dared the prosecutors to ask for his exclusion in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona in the Senate if they are not satisfied with the way he is handling the proceedings. |
| Tight security readied for Arroyo arraignment Thursday Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Police have readied tight security for the arraignment of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo before a Pasay court this Thursday. |
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| Day 22 Corona trial highlights: De Lima takes witness stand Wednesday, 22, February, 2012 Justice Secretary Leila de Lima testifies on the temporary restraining order that the Supreme Court granted in favor of ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and the prosecution drops three charges under Article III of the impeachment case against Chief Justice Renato Corona. |
| Day 21 Corona trial highlights: BPI submits bank records Tuesday, 21, February, 2012 Senate President and presiding officer Juan Ponce Enrile scolded the House prosecutors once again for repeatedly failing to prepare their evidence in the impeachment trial against Chief Justice Renato Corona. |
| Day 20 Corona trial highlights: BSP and AMLC accessed dollar account records Monday, 20, February, 2012 PSBank president Pascual Garcia III testified that BSP and AMLC officials “at least saw the signature card” for impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona’s dollar accounts during an audit of the bank from September to November 2010. |
| Day 19: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Thursday, 16, February, 2012 PSBank officials testified that Chief Justice Renato Corona closed three peso accounts on Dec. 12, 2011, the day he was impeached by the House of Representatives. |
| Day 18: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Wednesday, 15, February, 2012 The impeachment court orders PSBank President Pascual Garcia III to bring the original copies of the alleged fake bank documents of Corona's dollar accounts to prove the credibility of the witnesses. |
| Day 17: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Tuesday, 14, February, 2012 Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago scolds the prosecution team for submitting unverified documents from an anonymous source, and the trial adjourns early for Valentine's Day. |
| Day 16: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Monday, 13, February, 2012 The senator-judges voted to uphold the Supreme Court's TRO on Corona's dollar accounts, and a PSBank branch manager said the documents submitted by the prosecution regarding the accounts are fake. |
| Day 15: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Thursday, 09, February, 2012 The PSBank President admits that the dollar accounts in the subpoena exist but refuses to give any more information, and the Senate sitting as an impeachment court debates its status vis-à-vis the Supreme Court. |
| Day 14: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Wednesday, 08, February, 2012 The impeachment court votes to affirm its decision to subpoena the bank records of Chief Justice Renato Corona and hears the testimony of the PSBank president. The Senate also denied the prosecution request for subpoenas to compel four Justices of the Supreme Court to take the witness stand. |
| Day 13: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Tuesday, 07, February, 2012 The prosecution began presenting evidence on Article III in the impeachment trial against Chief Justice Renato Corona. The Senate decided to convene a caucus on Wednesday to resolve a proposal from Senator-judge Miriam Santiago to reconsider the approval of the subpoena to bank managers regarding Corona's accounts. |
| Visayas Earthquake Intensity Map Tuesday, 07, February, 2012 A magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the Visayas region last Febuary 6. Check this map to find out the intensity of the quake in the affected areas. |
| Day 12: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Monday, 06, February, 2012 Initial BIR investigation showed that Chief Justice Renato Corona may have under-declared some of his assets from 2002 to 2009, according to BIR chief Kim Henares. |
| Day 11: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Thursday, 02, February, 2012 The prosecution panel denies telling the media that Chief Justice Renato Corona owns 45 properties. |
| Day 10: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Wednesday, 01, February, 2012 Much of Day 10 of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona focused on the incorporation and registration documents at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Basa Guidote Enterprises Inc. — the firm Corona mentioned in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) as the source of millions cash advances he declared as liabilities. The latter part of the day's proceedings delved on the sale of a condominium unit in Makati to Corona. |
| Day 9: Highlights of Corona impeachment trial at the Senate Tuesday, 31, January, 2012 Megaworld executive Noli Hernandez testified that the price for the Bellagio unit Corona bought was reduced substantially because of 'water damage' and that the Chief Justice voted against the company in at least two cases. |