‘Abused’ wife blocks CA promotion of AFP general
MANILA, Philippines — The ad interim appointment of Brig. Gen. Ranulfo Sevilla was deferred yesterday after his wife accused him of domestic abuse, according to the Commission on Appointments (CA).
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Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province
BAGUIO CITY— More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday.
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for manipulated Mother's Day photo
LONDON (AP) — Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “confusion” caused by her altering of a family photo released by the palace — an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal’s health, but had the opposite effect.
Dismissed LRTA workers seek SC oral arguments to address illegal dismissal
MANILA, Philippines — Former employees of the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) urged the Supreme Court (SC) to conduct oral arguments for their petition, seeking a review of their alleged illegal dismissal from the state-controlled transport firm.
Mendoza cannot suspend Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion
MANILA, Philippines — Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza has no authority to suspend the head of the LTO in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), even as complaints of alleged corruption have been filed at Malacañang against the official.
Pres. Marcos approves appointment of DA officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the appointment of several officials of the Department of Agriculture.
UST’s TomasinoWeb back on socmed, gets new adviser
MANILA, Philippines — Campus digital publication TomasinoWeb has resumed its social media operations weeks after the University of Santo Tomas drew flak for ordering the removal of a photo, which administrators claimed subjected UST to public ridicule.
Duterte himself offered to look after Quiboloy properties
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has admitted it was he who volunteered to manage the properties of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) because his friend and sect leader Apollo Quiboloy “is distracted at the moment.”