Corona wants impeachment rap dismissed

MANILA — Chief Justice Renato C. Corona has asked the Senate for the outright dismissal of the impeachment complaint filed against him by the House of Representatives. In his answer to the impeachment charges, Corona asked for the outright dismissal …

Former Comelec chief Abalos also detained

MANILA – The Pasay City court hearing the electoral sabotage case of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has also charged former Commission on Elections chair Benjamin Abalos. Because of the warrant of arrest against him, Abalos surrendered to the court last …

Arroyo to be detained at Veterans Hospital

MANILA — The Regional Trial Court Branch 112 of Pasay City, the court hearing the electoral sabotage case of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, ordered Thursday the transfer of the former head of state from St. Luke’s Medical Center to Veterans …

Court to decide in 2 weeks where Arroyo must be detained

MANILA – The Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 112, the court hearing the electoral sabotage case of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, is now deliberating where the former head of state should be detained. Arroyo’s lawyers have asked the …

Gloria Arroyo on hospital arrest

MANILA — The Philippine government has finally found a way to stop former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from leaving abroad. The Commission on Elections and the Department of Justice joint panel investigating the alleged massive election cheating in the 2007 …

Carnival ride accident kills 1, injures 9

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A freak carnival accident has put the spot on the safety of amusement rides, serving as a timely reminder this coming Christmas season when many people take pleasure in amusement parks and funfairs. A defective “caterpillar” ride in a carnival …

PH Under US Watch List for Fake Goods

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In the issue of piracy and fake goods, the Philippines is listed as one of the 29 nations being monitored by the Office of the US Trade Representative.

PNoy to Expose More Corruption Cases

President Aquino has vowed to fulfill his promise of tracking down reported anomalies in the past Arroyo government and punishing early next year those involved in criminal acts by putting them behind bars.

Facebook Alert for Fake Jobs Abroad

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For the overseas Filipino workers in Afghanistan, Facebook has become the best option to warn their relatives about the rampant illegal recruitment being staged by syndicates promising a higher salary and a better life when employed in the Central Asian state.

Managing Campus Security: Everybody’s Concern

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Many schools face different threats. These include illegal drugs, kidnapping, physical injury, extortion, and theft. Hazing among fraternities can lead to tragic consequences. Presence of gangs can create trouble and inflict harm to the students.