‘Avenge yourself and testify’
Now that she is back, it is best for Jessica “Gigi” Reyes, the former chief of staff of Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile, to tell everything she knows about the pork barrel scam, Sen. Miriam Santiago said on Sunday. … Read more »
Pope: Bring Jesus’ fire ‘to the very ends of earth’
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Saturday called on Catholics to bring the message of God “to the very ends of the earth” during an Easter vigil Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Francis said the core of the Easter message was … Read more »
The $30 million MRT extort try: Fact or fiction?
First of two parts There’s no going away present for H.E. Joseph Rychtar, Czech Ambassador to the Philippines, when he finally bids farewell to Manila for another posting somewhere in Latin America. It is highly unlikely that the issue of … Read more »
First bodies pulled from submerged Korean ferry
JINDO, South Korea: Divers began retrieving bodies on Sunday from inside the submerged South Korean ferry that capsized four days ago with hundreds of children on board, as families angered by the pace of the rescue efforts scuffled with police. … Read more »
PH to play key role in US Asian ‘pivot’
THE Philippines will play a vital role in the United States’ “rebalancing” of assets toward what Washington calls the Asian “pivot” and President Barack Obama will likely discuss Manila’s part with President Benigno Aquino 3rd during his scheduled Asian roundabout … Read more »
Breaking News
- Members of PNP-SAF, RMG join hunt vs killers of Gonzaga town mayor
- Palace ‘no fear’ on CAB success
- Tuason, Cunanan testimonies won’t bear much weight in plunder cases vs. PDAF scam suspects
- Palestinians fire rockets from Gaza into Israel
- Ligot kin want their forfeiture case junked
- Palace: 100 Etihad riders negative for MERS-CoV
- Biden heads to Ukraine after fragile truce shattered
- Armed man takes three hostage in Russian bank: police
- ‘Balikatan 2014′ to focus on humanitarian assistance, disaster response and maritime security
- Santiago calls for Senate Blue Ribbon to reopen pork scam probe and invite Reyes
Business
- March BOP swings to $336-M deficit
- Govt keeps 2014-2016 caps on inflation at 4-5%
- PH shares push past 6,700 to close at 9-month high
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Justice and grace
When Samereh Alinejad slapped her son’s killer on the face, forgave him and removed the noose around his neck on the gallows in a northern Iran city last week, peace overpowered the hatred that had gripped her heart for seven years. On the day of execution, she chided the crowd for pressuring her to forgive the murderer, Balal, who had made... Read more »
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PSL tankers end Perth campaign with13-gold haul
The Philippine Swimming League (PSL) wrapped up its campaign with an impressive 13-gold haul on the final day of the prestigious 2014 Australia Swimming Championships–All Stars Swimming Challenge held at the Challenge Stadium in Perth. University of Santo Tomas standout … Read more »
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SC grants Pilipinas Shell P95-million tax refund
THE Supreme Court (SC) has granted the claim of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. for more than P95 million in excise tax refunds from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). In a decision issued on February 19, the first division of … Read more »
Licenses of 11 recruiters revoked
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has revoked the licenses of 11 recruitment agencies in the country for not meeting the deadline for renewing or upgrading licenses. In an interview, POEA Chief Hans Leo Cacdac said the revocation of their … Read more »
3 Makati centenarians get P100K each
THREE qualified centenarians of Makati on Monday received cash gifts of P100,000 each from the city government. The three lady centenarians were identified as Florentina Rabago of Barangay Cembo, Angelina Bayan of Brgy. Magallanes, and Felisa Atencia of Brgy. Pembo. … Read more »
Analysis & Commentary
Court ruling on RH law: Big, big trouble for Aquino
First of two parts If the Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Reproductive Health Law (Republic Act 10354) were setting a precedent, this year could be President Aquino’s annus horribilis. The decision by the Court majority and the opinions issued by the justices on the RH law reveal how they think, and will decide in two pending crucial cases: First, on Mr. Aquino’s Disbursement Acceleration Program that gave him huge funds to bribe Congress to convict Chief... Read more »
In for the long haul
There was a time when buying a new car was a truly expensive affair. One had to prepare a large cash down payment, secure a bank loan (with high interest rates) that would pay for the balance of the car, … Read more »
Bullwhip effect: A customer’s order creates many demands
THREE lay ministers were talking about prayer and its most effective positions based on their respective experience. As they were talking inside the parish office, a cable TV repairman was working on the system in the background. One minister said … Read more »
Knowing when to die
During a homily in one of the Masses I attended last week, the priest asked Mass goers if they would want to know when they would die. Only two of about a hundred people present mustered the courage to raise … Read more »
What resurrection is like: Intimating immortality
The power of the Resurrection generates a new community, a new family where brothers and sisters will be measured by their capacity to do the will of God. — Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, An Easter People Easter message: We will … Read more »
Go after other lawmakers linked to PDAF scam, Sen. Guingona
The Senate blue ribbon committee, headed by Sen. Teofisto Guingona III, should not stop its investigation of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) scam, with plunder charges having been filed against three of his colleagues and Janet Lim Napoles. To … Read more »
SEC ‘abandons’ own rule
A RULING issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) favoring former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban may be the best argument against the continued appointment of independent directors to the boards of listed companies. In SEC en banc Case No. … Read more »
Legal Advice
The penalty for malicious mischief
Dear PAO, The employer of my husband filed a complaint for malicious mischief against him. Does the penalty for this involve imprisonment? We don’t know anything about this crime. Please help us. Charm Dear Charm, Malicious mischief is defined as … Read more »
No employer-employee relationship for agents on commission
In 1989, a labor union filed a petition with a sewing machine company to be the sole and exclusive bargaining agent that represents the company’s collectors. The company refused to recognize the labor union, explaining that the union members were … Read more »
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