Illegal OFW faces deportation in Bermuda - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Illegal OFW faces deportation in Bermuda Inquirer.net An overseas Filipino worker on St. David's Island, Bermuda, is awaiting deportation after working illegally in the country for five years. Local news site The Royal Gazette reported that Ernesto Bandong, 54, a mechanic, pleaded…

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Police officer arrested in Las Piñas pot session tests positive of illegal drug use - UNTV News

UNTV News Police officer arrested in Las Piñas pot session tests positive of illegal drug use UNTV News The Philippine National Police (PNP) Crime Laboratory has released the result of the initial drug test conducted on Supt. Lito Cabamongan on Thursday night. In a text message, Crime Lab Director…

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Light to moderate rain expected over Visayas, Mindanao areas - GMA News

GMA News Light to moderate rain expected over Visayas, Mindanao areas GMA News Northern Mindanao, the Caraga and Davao Regions, and the Central and Eastern Visayas will experience cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms due to the easterlies, PAGASA's Saturday…

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Court allows Justice Cornejo retirement - The Standard

Court allows Justice Cornejo retirement The Standard THE Supreme Court has approved the retirement of Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Maria Cristina J. Cornejo even if she has not yet reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 due to “permanent disability.” In an en banc decision, the SC also…

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US warship arrives in Subic for minor repairs - Rappler

Rappler US warship arrives in Subic for minor repairs Rappler PORT CALL. The USS Fitzgerald returns to the Philippines for a brief port call. Photo from the US Embassy. MANILA, Philippines – The US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS Fitzgerald, arrived in Subic Bay in…

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US destroyer USS Fitzgerald arrives in Subic for repairs - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net US destroyer USS Fitzgerald arrives in Subic for repairs Inquirer.net The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is currently in Subic Bay to conduct some minor repairs. The brief port call highlights the strong community and military connections between…

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A year after Kidapawan clash, groups condemn killings of farmers - Rappler

Rappler A year after Kidapawan clash, groups condemn killings of farmers Rappler STOP. Groups protest against the killings of farmers under the Duterte administration. All photos c/o Kilab Multimedia. MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of farmers, human rights defenders, and peace advocates trooped to…

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Don't fight media, Pangilinan tells Duterte - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Don't fight media, Pangilinan tells Duterte Inquirer.net Opposition senators warned President Duterte on Friday against his stinging attacks against two of the Philippines' largest media outfits, saying an unfettered press was necessary in a functioning democracy. “Our individual…

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Despite tirades vs ABS-CBN, Duterte 'objective' to Gina Lopez—Palace - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Despite tirades vs ABS-CBN, Duterte 'objective' to Gina Lopez—Palace Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Roa Duterte speaks with Environment Secretary Regina Lopez before the start of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board Meeting at the Malacañan Palace on Feb. 20,…

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Forgive Duterte's sexist remarks, Palace tells women - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Forgive Duterte's sexist remarks, Palace tells women Inquirer.net A Malacañang official called on women on Friday to be more forgiving about President Duterte's catcalling and sexist remarks about women, saying the country's Chief Executive was no priest or saint. At the “Digong's Day…

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