Death toll from ‘Carina,’ rains rises to 48
THE death toll from typhoon “Carina” and two other weather disturbances in the past weeks has increased to 48, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday.
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Garcia: Comelec to seek US DOJ help on fake offshore accounts
ELECTIONS chairman George Garcia yesterday said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will seek the assistance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the United States government in finding out who are the parties involved in the offshore bank accounts that he allegedly owns as exposed by Sagip party-list Rep. Dante Marcoleta.
Sandiganbayan: Ex-general must pay P407M fine
THE Sandiganbayan has ordered the issuance of writs of execution in the plunder and money laundering charges against retired Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia, former comptroller of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for the collection of fines totaling P407.8 million.
Body armors, helmets being acquired for Army
THE Department of National Defense (DND) is in the process of acquiring P11.7 billion worth of body armors and ballistic helmets for the use of the Philippine Army which is leading the fight against communist rebels and other internal security threats.
Tolentino quits PDP; cites differences on WPS stance
SENATE majority leader Francis Tolentino has resigned as member of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) due to what he described as “significant differences” on his and the party’s foreign policy direction, particularly on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue.
Will Guo attend this one?
THE preliminary hearing of the human trafficking case filed against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo before the Department of Justice is set to resume today, Tuesday 6.
Senator wants special office to stop spread of fake govt docs
SEN. Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday underscored the need for the creation of a specialized unit or office to prevent the proliferation and use of fake government documents by foreigners engaged in illegal activities.
Angara reiterates no-collection policy in schools
EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara reiterated the DepEd’s no-collection policy in schools several days after classes for school year 2024-2025 formally started.