2 NPA rebels in Mindoro get 2 years each for illegal possession of firearms
A COURT in Mindoro Oriental has convicted two members of the communist New People’s Army for illegal possession of firearms and sentenced them to two years each.
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Court ruling on PMA hazing case out next week
A BAGUIO City court is set to rule next week on the hazing case against several cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in connection with the 2019 death of 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio.
Ex-AFP comptroller Carlos Garcia ordered to pay P407.8 million fine
MANILA, Philippines — Retired military comptroller Carlos Garcia is now legally compelled to pay a total of P407.8 million in fines for his conviction in 2022 of direct bribery and facilitating money laundering in connection with his illegal amassing of wealth amounting to P303 million when he was in the military from 1993 to 2004.
Alice Guo funded POGO hub despite raids, says senator
MANILA, Philippines — Alice Guo, the suspended mayor turned fugitive, continued to cover the expenses of Philippine offshore gaming operators even after authorities raided a hub, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday.
Resolve Cha-cha issue, Padilla asks high court
(UPDATES) SEN. Robinhood Padilla filed a petition before the Supreme Court on Monday asking it to determine whether the Senate and the House of Representatives should vote jointly or separately on amendments to the Constitution.
Meralco: Delay could push up power rates
THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said on Monday it would follow the temporary restraining order (TRO) extension issued by the Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) that suspends its 1,000-megawatt (MW) power supply biddings but warned that electricity rates could go up as a result of the delay.
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.