POGO operator gets 20 years, P1 million fine for trafficking
MANILA, Philippines — A Las Piñas court has convicted a Chinese man, reported to be a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO), for human trafficking.
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How to conquer your fear of public speaking
If the idea of speaking in front of a large crowd makes you quiver and shiver, hopefully, you will find solace in the fact that you’re not the only one who is feeling the jitters. I should know because the first time I offered classes on public speaking many years ago, many showed up in their eagerness to learn how to conquer their fear of speaking before the public.
Sandigan to proceed with ex-LTFRB exec’s graft trial
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has ruled to continue with the trial of former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) executive director Samuel Aloysius Jardin despite the prosecutors’ motion to withdraw the graft case.
De Lima to RTC: Summon witnesses who gave false testimony
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday asked a Muntinlupa court to summon the seven witnesses who claimed they were coerced to make false testimony against her.
Additional witnesses seek to withdraw testimonies vs De Lima
MANILA, Philippines — A group of seven witnesses have expressed their intent to retract their testimonies in the final pending drug case against former senator Leila de Lima.
Remulla to ask Timor-Leste for Teves
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla will sign this week a letter asking the government of Timor-Leste to turn over expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is facing several murder charges and has been designated as a terrorist in the Philippines.
Roque twits judge in De Lima drug case
MANILA, Philippines — The judge who granted the bail petition of former senator Leila de Lima used to be her “favorite student” at San Beda College, according to lawyer Harry Roque.
President Marcos in Hawaii for final leg of US trip
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcoses entered what could be their darkest days in 1986, when the dictatorship was toppled and the family banished to Hawaii while hounded by allegations of human rights violations and corruption.