MANILA, June 5 (Mabuhay) – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has irrevocably resigned his post on the last day of the 15th Congress, citing the backlash he and his son suffered during the 2013 campaign period. In his valedictory speech, Enrile said: “I refuse to lend my hard-earned name as a convenient refuge to those […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Ayala Land Inc. has insisted Serendra’s centralized liquefied petroleum gas pipeline is safe. Ayala Land President Tony Aquino said the gas system is currently being used by many establishments in the country and abroad without any untoward incidents. He made the statement as investigators are currently looking at gas leak as the […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Drama actress Judy Ann Santos said she is proud to have made the right choices in picking the cast of her upcoming series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.” Marking her comeback in the world of “teleseryes,” Santos said she is very proud of Sam Milby, who will portray a role far from what […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — A Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) official on Thursday appealed to local government units (LGU) officials to strictly implement ordinances against erring tricycle and kuliglig drivers who continue to defy overloading. Reports received by LTFRB chairman Winston Ginez show kuliglig (makeshift motorized tricycles) which are not even registered with the […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed a new law declaring December of every year as “Anti-Corruption Month” in the entire country in a bid to create awareness among the Filipino people on the adverse effects of corruption. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on […]
CANDABA, Pampanga (Mabuhay) — The newly-elected officials of Candaba on Monday agreed on the urgency to save the dying fishing industry here. Town mayor-elect Rene Maglanque and vice mayor-elect Normita “Babes” Evangelista, in a radio interview, said they believe it is not yet too late to revive the industry that is the source of livelihood […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The National Bureau of Investigation has already submitted to the Department of Justice the report in connection with the investigation they conducted on the Sabah standoff. However, NBI Deputy Director for Regional Operations Virgilio Mendez on Tuesday refused to disclose the contents of the report they submitted to Justice Secretary Leila M. […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Automated election system supplier Smartmatic claims the May 2013 midterm election was a success despite problems encountered during election day. In its website, the company quoted Smartmatic CEP Antonio Mugica as saying: “We are proud to have reciprocated with efficiency and transparency the trust bestowed upon us by the Filipinos.” “After two […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– The Philippine flag is once again hoisted and flying high in its recovered war prize from Japan, the Nampedai property in Tokyo, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. The property in Shibuya, the shopping and entertainment district in Tokyo, was one of four properties in Japan acquired by the Philippine government […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Two lawmakers are pushing for the grant of subsidy to persons with disabilities (PWDs) to encourage them to become members of the Social Security System (SSS). Under House Bill 1685 authored by Reps. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District, Cagayan de Oro) and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. (Party-list, Abante Mindanao), PWDs shall be granted 70 […]