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Janet Lim-Napoles Surrenders
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Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind of the P10-billion pork barrel scam, has surrendered to authorities Wednesday night. According to an official statement from Malacañang, Napoles surrendered to President Aquino at 9:37 this evening. Napoles is wanted on charges of illegal detention from the alleged kidnapping of Benhur Luy. Earlier today, the palace has…
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Million People March Generally Peaceful, Emergency Responders Ensured Safety
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The Million People March held in Luneta on August 26 was generally peaceful and no emergency incident was reported, said the Philippine National Police. Thousands of concerned Filipinos calling for the abolition of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) following reports of corruption attended the ‘picnic protest.’ The event was…
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Luneta: Million People March against Pork Barrel
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It all started with a whistle blower. And then another. Until the issue escalated beyond control and now, the common people are really exasperated, out of patience and very annoyed with the government. The Priority Development Assistance Fund of Congress (PDAF), better known as the Pork Barrel, is now under scrutiny…
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LPA Now Tropical Depression ‘NANDO’
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The Low Pressure Area (LPA) off the coast of Dinagat Island is now a Tropical Depression. According to the weather bulletin issued by Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 11:30 a.m. August 25, the Low Pressure Area East of Dinagat Islands has developed into a Tropical Depression and…
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Achieving Emergency Preparedness
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Lately we have had some major security incidents that have caused a big stir not only with security practitioners but with the public safety community and the general public. The big stir is the question and quandary of ‘why did we mishandle these incidents?!” Despite all the earlier conventions and…
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Aquino: ‘It is time to abolish PDAF’
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President Benigno Aquino III has issued a statement today expressing his support for the abolition of the pork barrel. The Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or popularly called pork barrel has been the center of controversy involving billions of Pesos lost to corruption. On its revelation, numerous groups called for…
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MARINA Re-Inspects More Marine Vessels for Seaworthiness
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Shortly after the sea mishap involving MV Super Shuttle Ferry 10 at Port Pulambato in Bogo, Cebu, The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) called for re-inspection of 25 vessels operated by Asian Marine Transport Group to ensure the carriers are still seaworthy. MARINA administrator ordered all vessels to stay in port…
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PMA Alumni Express Disgust on Pork Barrel Corruption, Calls for Citizen Action
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The prevailing widespread call for action on the investigation of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or Pork Barrel Scam is supported by a group of concerned individuals who share common roots – trained and educated at the Philippine Military Academy. This group simply refers to themselves as “concerned sons…
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