Palace: Senate security chief triggered shooting
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Palace: Senate security chief triggered shooting
MANILA, Philippines — A warning shot fired by a personnel of the Senate’s Office of Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa) triggered Wednesday’s shooting incident inside the complex occupied by the Senate and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Pasay City…
On 4th day as Senate prez, Cayetano sees an ouster plot
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On 4th day as Senate prez, Cayetano sees an ouster plot
MANILA, Philippines — A mere four days after getting his position, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday said a plot for his ouster was already afoot.
Bato dela Rosa presses TRO bid after latest disappearing act
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Bato dela Rosa presses TRO bid after latest disappearing act
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyers of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Thursday filed another manifestation at the Supreme Court to reiterate their urgent request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) that will block any attempt by the government to arrest…
56 LTO personnel charged in ‘internal cleansing’
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56 LTO personnel charged in ‘internal cleansing’
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Thursday that 56 of its officials and employees are currently facing administrative charges following a widespread “internal cleansing operation” within the agency.
Rotating brownouts expose grid dependence risks – analysts
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Rotating brownouts expose grid dependence risks – analysts
This week's rotating brownouts expose risks of heavy dependence on few facilities, transmission lines, energy analysts say.
VP Sara blames Marcos for chaos in Senate, country
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VP Sara Duterte blames President Marcos for chaos in Senate, country
Vice President Sara Duterte said it is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who is to blame for the chaos in the Senate and the country, according to a report on "State of the Nation" on Thursday.
Robin Padilla 'person of interest' in Bato dela Rosa's whereabouts --Matibag
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Robin Padilla 'person of interest' in Bato dela Rosa's whereabouts —Matibag
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag on Friday said Senator Robin Padilla is considered a “person of interest” in the whereabouts of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
Japan considering missile exports to the Philippines -- NHK
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Japan considering missile exports to the Philippines — NHK
TOKYO — Japan's defense ministry is considering exports of surface-to-ship missiles to the Philippines, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday, as Tokyo adopts a more assertive regional security role amid concern about China.
Coddling of Dela Rosa may raise obstruction issues – expert
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Coddling of Dela Rosa may raise obstruction issues – expert
Legal experts said senators could face questions if investigators find they knowingly allowed Dela Rosa to evade enforcement of the ICC warrant.
Luzon, Visayas back to red alert for third straight day
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Luzon, Visayas back to red alert for third straight day
NGCP placed Luzon on red alert from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the Visayas from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
House prosecution sees Senate 'chaos' tied to Duterte impeachment
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House prosecution sees Senate 'chaos' tied to Duterte impeachment
The House prosecution team believes the upheaval that has gripped the Senate over the past week is tied to the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, one of its members said Friday, May 15.
EXPLAINER: Warning shots and when are they allowed, according to PNP
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EXPLAINER: Warning shots and when are they allowed, according to PNP
When are warning shots allowed? Philippines National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño told GMA News Online that the guidelines for warning shots are included in the Revised PNP Operational Procedures.
House justice panel: Disclosure of bank transactions during impeach hearings 'legal'
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House justice panel: Disclosure of bank transactions during impeach hearings 'legal'
House lawmakers Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno, and Perci Cendaña on Friday maintained that the disclosure of bank transactions of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, during the House impeachment hearings was "legal."
Can Bato dela Rosa be called a fugitive from justice? Lawyer weighs in
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Can Bato dela Rosa be called a fugitive from justice? Lawyer weighs in
Former Far Eastern Law dean Mel Sta. Maria on Friday said that Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa may be considered a fugitive from justice if it can be proven that he slipped out of the Senate to avoid prosecution while he is the subject of an International…
NBI eyes gunfire as diversion for Bato, tags Robin as person of interest
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NBI eyes gunfire as diversion for Bato, tags Robin as person of interest
NBI Director Melvin Matibag said investigators may look into whether the gunfire diverted attention and allowed Dela Rosa to leave the Senate.
Ombudsman suspends Senate sergeant-at-arms over May 13 gunfire
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Ombudsman suspends Senate sergeant-at-arms over May 13 gunfire
Ombudsman Boying Remulla ordered the six-month preventive suspension without pay.
Palace declares special non-working days in 5 localities
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Palace declares special non-working days in 5 localities
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working days in several localities to celebrate their founding anniversaries, fiestas and cultural events.
Marcos eyes 349 specialty centers nationwide by 2028
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Marcos eyes 349 specialty centers nationwide by 2028
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he is eyeing the establishment of 349 specialty centers nationwide before his term ends in 2028.
Cayetano hits sergeant-at-arms suspension, seeks same for NBI chief
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Cayetano hits sergeant-at-arms suspension, seeks same for NBI chief
The Senate president turns the Senate gunfire blame toward NBI.
DOJ orders arrest of Dela Rosa if he attempts to leave country
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DOJ orders arrest of Dela Rosa if he attempts to leave country
Vida said the ICC warrant is valid and that the DOJ has formally received a request to serve it.