Six-year term is enough – bishops
ROBERTZON F. RAMIREZ AND BERNICE CAMILLE V. BAUZONThe Catholic Church reacted strongly to a statement of President Benigno Aquino 3rd that he is open to a term extension, declaring that it will not...
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‘Aquino showing dictatorial streak’
JOEL M. SY EGCO, JOMAR CANLAS AND JEFFERSON ANTIPORDA President Benigno Aquino 3rd (right) listens to a comment by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin during the ceremonial distribution of modern assault...
View ArticleMilitary symphatizers of Palparan warn govt
WILLIAM B. DEPASUPIL ACTIVE military officers on Friday took the cudgels for retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan, once the poster boy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) anti-insurgency...
View ArticlePacquiao seeks SC help on tax liability
JOSEF T. RAMOS FILIPINO ring icon Manny Pacquiao asked the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday to abolish the P3-billion bond imposed by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) over his alleged P2.2-billion tax...
View ArticleDOTC promises better MRT service next year
JEFFERSON ANTIPORDA THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has vowed to provide better Metrorail Transit 3 (MRT3) service next year including fewer service disruptions and train...
View ArticleVP: On Amending the Charter to Clip the Power of the Judiciary
Those advising the President to pursue a course that will lead to a frontal confrontation with the Supreme Court are bringing our country to the brink of a political and constitutional crisis. They are...
View ArticleRice, corn stocks heat critical levels
JAMES KONSTANTIN GALVEZ The Philippines’ supply of rice continued to drop to critical levels at the beginning of July this year, with rice stocks inventories barely enough to get past the lean season,...
View ArticlePalace, MILF reach agreement on draft BBL
CATHERINE S. VALENTEThe government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have reached agreement on issues raised in the drafting of the Bangsamoro bill, Malacanang said on Friday. Citing a joint...
View ArticleBinay vs PNoy in 2016 looms if Cha-cha passes
RHAYDZ BARCIA Vice President Jejomar Binay is “ready” to face President Benigno S. Aquino 3rd in the 2016 elections if he succeeds in amending the Constitution his mother fought for in restoring...
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Awaiting court appearance
Philippine National Police Region 3 Director Chief Supt. Raul Petrasanta checks the calendar at the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 14 for the scheduled first appearance of retired Maj. Gen. Jovito...
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RARE CROCODILES
A photo taken on June 5, 2014 shows several weeks-old freshwater crocodiles inside a tank after being artificially hatched by incubators from eggs at a crocodile farm in Puerto Princesa, Palawan....
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Restless Mayon
Phivolcs raised the alert level on Mayon Volcano from Level 1 to 2 after magma was spotted flowing downward on Friday, a condition that could lead to eruption. Residents were advised to be vigilant and...
View ArticleStudents, young leaders join Asean youth forum
NEIL A. ALCOBER SOME 100 students and young leaders from several colleges and universities across the country attended the first-ever “Asean Youth Dialogues” that tackled the positive impact of the...
View Article6 months needed to curb spread of Ebola virus
GENEVA: A period of at least six months will be required to curb the spread of the Ebola virus that has claimed more than 1,000 lives, the president of the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on...
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UPCAT FEVER
Hundreds of senior high school students mill in front of Palma Hall at the University of the Philippines before taking the university’s college admission test on Sunday. PHOTO BY MIKE DE JUAN The post...
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‘What would we die for?’
Pope Francis comforts a disabled woman during his visit to a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities at Kkottongnae in Eumseong, South Korea where he beatified 124 Korean martyrs. AFP PHOTO...
View ArticleHigh Court can’t dodge fund inquiry – Palace
Llanesca T. Panti The Supreme Court cannot forever dodge a congressional inquiry on the use of its Judicial Development Fund (JDF), the Palace warned on Saturday. Deputy Presidential spokesperson...
View ArticleMalacañang to keep NFA chief
Llanesca T. Panti The Palace is not passing judgment yet on National Food Authority (NFA) administrator Arturo Juan who has been accused of extorting P15 million from a businessman. Deputy Presidential...
View ArticlePalace downplays PNoy-Binay face-off
Llanesca T. Panti Malacañang on Saturday downplayed a possible face-off between President Benigno Aquino 3rd and Vice President Jejomar Binay in 2016, saying there is yet no “clarity” on the issue....
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Sunday Times Front Page August 17, 2014
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