Manila Times columnist Rigoberto Tiglao made a statement on April 2 what many readers have speculated on for many years. Tiglao wrote in his column that Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) is “the surrogate in the Philippines of Anthony Salim, whose family’s wealth grew during Indonesian President Suharto’s 31-year rule, mainly because the patriarch was the […]
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Chief Justice Sereno warns: “One-man rule is here.”
“NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER” Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno strikes a defiant pose while speaking at ang Araw ng Kagitingan event. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno warned the country’s lawyers: One-man rule is already here.
Three Americans face life term over murder of Filipina
Former US soldier Joseph Hunter is facing life in jail after being found guilty of organizing the murder of a woman in the Philippines. The source did not mention the identity of the Filipina who was murdered.
Duterte ordered probe of Australian nun for ‘disorderly conduct’
He criticized Australian government for ‘human rights’ violations. It turned out that it was President Duterte himself who ordered the arrest and detention of Australian nun for what he considered ‘disorderly conduct.’ He admitted that he ordered the Bureau of Immigration to investigate Sister Patricia Fox which led to her temporary detention.
US carrier sails in West Philippine Sea
ON BOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, South China Sea — As fighter jets streaked overhead, a U.S. aircraft carrier sailed through the South China Sea in the latest display of America’s military might after China built a string of islands with military facilities to assert its claims in the strategic waters, sparking regional alarm.
Duterte threatens to have ICC prosecutors arrested if they go to PH
Still recovering from the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to conduct preliminary examinations into his extra judicial killings (EJKs), President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to have ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda arrested if she sets foot in the country to proceed with her probe.
Ateneo urges Supreme Court to junk CJ Sereno ouster plea
The Ateneo de Manila University President called on the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition by the Solicitor General to nullify Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno’s appointment. Sereno, an economics graduate of the university, can only be removed through impeachment, said Ateneo president Fr. Ramon Villarin, SJ. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on […]
93-year-old woman handcuffed and thrown in jail
Florida, USA. A 93-year-old woman was handcuffed and thrown in jail after refusing to leave a care home she claimed was no longer accepting her rent. Juanita Fitzgerald, from Lake County, Florida, was arrested after she said the National Church Residences’ Franklin House housing community had decided to “put her out” after blaming her for […]
Australian Army Captain suggests that sex workers be sent to the front line
An Australian army captain has suggested sex workers be sent to the front line to relieve soldiers from their stress.
Arrest without warrant
PRESIDENT Duterte’s proclamation of a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence in Mindanao calls for warrantless arrests in four specific cases but requires that existing rules and jurisprudence be “strictly observed.”
ANZ Westpoint Branch, Blacktown is headed by a Filipina
With over 9 years experience in commercial & retail banking, Miss Yuri Mariano brings with her dedication, passion and knowledge to every scenario.
Longest living human says he is ready to die at 145
An Indonesian man who claims to be the longest living human in recorded history has described how he “just wants to die.” Mbah Gotho, from Sragen in central Java, was born on December 31, 1870, according to the date of birth on his identity card.