Aquino names new Customs chief
PRESIDENT Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III appointed Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) chairman Angelito Alvarez as new head of the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
20% discount for senior citizens starts
SENIOR citizens have started to enjoy a full 20 percent discount since the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on tax exemption has taken effect Tuesday.
Cebu lawmaker files two more bills
CONGRESSWOMAN Rachel “Cutie” Del Mar (Cebu City, North) filed another two bills in Congress, seeking the construction of two more flyovers in Cebu City.
Lagman still hopeful to get Speakership
ALTHOUGH the Liberal Party (LP) camp has the numbers for the House Speakership post, Lakas-Kampi bet Albay Representative Edcel Lagman remains hopeful of gaining the hotly-contested seat.
Palace vows to address extrajudicial killings
MALACANANG vowed to come up with intensified ways on dealing with extrajudicial killings following two consecutive assassinations barely a week since President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III assumed
Analysis: Aquino’s first week in the presidency
HE LIFTED the spirit of countless Filipinos during his inaugural speech last June 30, giving a fresh hope on good governance that many believed was lacking, if not non-existent, in the preceding admin
Aquino to form peace panels
THE Aquino administration will be forming two negotiating peace panels in line with the government’s desire to seal peace with various rebel groups in the country.
Comelec sets new registration schedule
COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said the registration for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls was moved to July 22 to 31 which was earlier set on July 15 to 25.
Lawmakers back arming media
AFTER the death of reporter and radio commentator Jose Dagio, lawmakers expressed support to allow legitimate members of media to carry firearms for self protection.
Whistleblower: Suspend suspects of botched folder deal
FORMER Commission on Elections (Comelec) employee Melchor Magdamo is calling for the suspension of the people behind the botched ballot secrecy folder deal.