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Aquino will not be gagged on impeach trial
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President Aquino Sunday (February 19) said he would not keep quiet about the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, citing his right to express an opinion and the need for discourse in a democracy. Aquino did not heed the appeal of some senator-judges for him and Corona to stop…
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Gov’t optimistic to meet timeline for peace agreement with MILF
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Government chief negotiator Marvic Leonen has expressed optimism that a peace agreement could be forged with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) this year. Coming out of the 25th Formal Exploratory Talks in Kuala Lumpur, Leonon Wednesday (February 15) said, “the peace process with the MILF has moved forward.” “Now,…
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ASSET PROTECTION LECTURE SERIES 18-20 April 2012 @ The Bayleaf Intramuros
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The security industry is a highly competitive arena. The expectations and standards for the practitioners keep on evolving as time passes. As new crimes and methods of criminals are becoming borderless, one must equip himself with the knowledge and skills that are far advanced than what society thinks in terms…
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23 injured in bus mishap
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A passenger bus accident along South Luzon Expressway resulted to 23 injured with two of them in critical condition. Based on reports, the rear tire of a Jac Liner bus with plate number PXU 314 blew causing the bus to flip over. It was traversing the southbound lane to Binan,…
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Woman drowns in Camarines Sur
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One woman was swept away in Camarines Sur following non-stop rains brought by a low pressure area (LPA) located east of Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday (February 13). Lilia Alarcio, 18, from barangay Munti Calbaryo in Buhi drowned after being swept by raging…
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2 dead, 1 hurt in Alabang Town Center robbery
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Four armed men tried to rob the armored van of the East West Bank in Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City shortly before noon Friday (February 10). The armed suspects opened fire at the armored van as bank security guards were about to collect deposits from Czarina Money Exchange inside…
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No bodies recovered in Sulu air raid
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No bodies have been retrieved following the air raid undertaken by the military in Sulu. The military was forced to admit this following clamor for proof of the reported killing of Southeast Asia’s most wanted terrorists. Military Spokesperson Col. Arnulfo Burgos said the military knew the location of the graves,…
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SC issues TRO on Corona dollar accounts
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The Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order against the disclosure of a dollar account of Chief Justice Renato Corona at the Philippine Savings Bank. Voting 8-5 with two justices inhibiting, the Supreme Court stopped the PSBank from revealing its records which have been subpoenaed by the Senate, acting…