National Security Adviser
Norberto Gonzales insisted Sunday that Rep. Satur Ocampo of Bayan
Muna was not in jail when the 1986 to 1991 communist purging in
Leyte took place.
The international community has
ranked the Philippines as one of the most dangerous places in the
world for newsmen with some 48 media personalities assassinated
since President Arroyo assumed office in 2004.
Presidential son and incumbent
Rep. Juan Miguel Arroyo of Pampanga has announced his bid for
reelection as congressman of the Second District and will be filing
his certificate of candidacy...
THE Court of Appeals junked the
plea of Subic rape victim Nicole for the dismissal of the appeal of
Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith and also denied for the latter to be
rearrested and detained in a Philippine jail.
Mayor Joseph Victor Ejercito of
San Juan on Sunday expressed hope that the “favorite son of San
Juan” will be allowed by the Sandiganbayan to attend the 100th
anniversary celebration tomorrow...