The camp of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should clarify which of the memorial services for her late brother-in-law, Negros Occidental Rep. Ignacio Arroyo, she intends to attend, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Saturday. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the detained former President’s request for the Pasay City court to […]
MANILA, Philippines – A murder case in Abra that has turned “cold” since it was committed last year, was declared solved by detectives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in just 10 days. In his report to CIDG chief, Director Samuel Pagdilao Jr., Cordillera CIDG chief, Senior Superintendent Pedro Austria, Jr. said that […]
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – A Palawan regional trial court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants against former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes, Coron Mayor Mario Reyes, Jr., ex-provincial administrator Atty. Romeo Seratubias and several others for the slay of environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega. The arrest warrants were issued by presiding judge Angelo Arizala of […]
ANGELES CITY—Citing lack of evidence, the city prosecutor here dismissed an adultery case against a Catholic priest which Church leaders in Pampanga said was the first in the province. The complainant, husband of the priest’s alleged partner, has not filed a motion for reconsideration or taken any other legal action more than a month since […]
The 3rd Clark ANIMO Run 2012 is scheduled on March 11, 2012 at Clark Parade Grounds, Pampanga. Organized by the De La Salle Alumni Association Pampanga Chapter, the proceeds of the said run is for the continuous environmental advocacy project of the chapter and to the help the indigenous group of Sapang Bato, Angeles City […]
FOLLOWING the initial wave of its network expansion in Mindanao, Sun Cellular strengthened its signal reach in Luzon. “This is all part of our network enhancement program to be able to meet the demand of our customers from all parts of the country,” says Charles Lim, Chief Operating Officer of Sun Cellular. “From Kalinga Apayao […]
TARLAC — A 22-year-old woman was arrested by police authorities here for violation of the anti-illegal gambling law in Barangay Paraiso in this province. Police identified the suspect as Kristina Cristobal Santos, married and resident in the said area. Joint elements of the Provincial Intelligence Branch (PIB), Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) and CIDT led […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A suspected robber who was seeking medical treatment in a hospital for a gunshot wound was arrested. The suspect, identified as Melvin Dizon Briones, 34, of Sitio Landing, Barangay San Rafael in Tarlac City was at the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound he sustained when they were allegedly […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Mayor Oscar Rodriguez told hundreds of beneficiaries gathered at the Heroes Hall recently for the launching of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or PPPP to use the benefits wisely. “My dream is for you to become excellent, brilliant, educated and successful Fernandinos by the help of PPPP,” Rodriguez said. “The […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Regional office has started pumping up graduating students this semester with much need information and know-how to get jobs. Dole regional director Raymundo Agravante said in his report to Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz that the Peso Provincial Capitol in Zambales and Peso Olongapo collaborated […]