People & Politics

Ombudsman indicts Bohol mayor for overpriced building

The Office of the Ombudsman indicted Anda, Bohol Mayor Angelina Simacio for violation of Section 3(g) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) for an overpriced P2.4million multi-purpose...

Sorsogon town execs convicted for non-remittance of GSIS premiums

SORSOGON -– The Sandiganbayan has convicted four officials of a municipality in Sorsogon province for their failure to remit premium contributions to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Bulusan, Sorsogon Mayor Michael...

Duterte names new OIC for NoCot controversial state college

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday named an officer-in-charge to take care of the daily operation of a state-run college in Arakan, North Cotabato, recently rocked by illegal drugs...

Drilon thankful Pres. Duterte considers him as ‘friend’

MANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Frank Drilon on Wednesday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for calling him his “friend” and that he had no hand in the allegations of pork barrel mastermind Janet...

Napoles’ claim vs. Drilon should be investigated: Palace

MANILA -- Malacanang on Tuesday said the claim of alleged pork barrel mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles that she gave election campaign donation to Senator Franklin Drilon should be investigated. “Well, I think it is...

Sereno won’t quit despite ‘below the belt’ attacks

MANILA -- Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno reiterated that she will not resign from her post and will continue to fight for judicial independence despite the attacks at the ongoing impeachment hearings...

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