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Ai Ai accuses Jed Salang of physical abuse
MANILA, May 20 (Mabuhay) — Comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas broke down on “The Buzz” on Sunday as she confirmed that she and her husband for a month, businessman Jed Salang, have already separated. In an exclusive interview with host Boy Abunda, delas Alas revealed Salang physically abused her that made her decide to leave [...]
OPAPP-DILG-AECID to train LGUs on peace promoting planning
More local government units (LGUs) from various municipalities are set to be trained this year on mainstreaming conflict sensitivity and peace promoting approaches to their planning processes, Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said today. “We are hoping that more LGUs particularly in conflict-affected areas will [...]
President Aquino forms task force on ease of doing business in Phl
In a bid to boost the country’s competitiveness ranking in the world and improve the business climate in the country, President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed an administrative order for the creation of an inter-agency task force that will implement reforms making it easier to do business in the Philippines. Executive Secretary Paquito N. [...]
Kathryn excited to start taping new series
MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) -– Teen actress Kathryn Bernardo is both excited and nervous for her upcoming television series with Daniel Padilla titled “Got to Believe.” Bernardo said she is looking forward to taping the show’s first episodes but she is also a little nervous to work with box-office director Cathy Garcia Molina. “Hindi pa [...]
Malacañang says Taiwan will provide additional security to protect Filipinos
The Taiwan government intends to provide additional security to protect Filipinos in Taiwan amid reports of assault and discrimination against Filipino nationals staying there, a Palace official said on Monday. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a press briefing in Malacanang that the Philippine government remains optimistic that the harassment and assaults against Filipinos in [...]
BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) Begins Sea Trials
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) began its much-awaited sea trials as part of preparations for its journey to the Philippines. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said the Alcaraz left at 8:30 a.m. Monday, from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, where it has been undergoing refurbishment since it [...]
DOJ not keen on joint probe on fisherman’s death
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is not amenable to Taiwan’s request for a joint investigation of the recent shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman off the Bashi Strait in Northern Philippines. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Friday that Taiwan sent a letter to the DOJ on Wednesday formalizing its request for [...]
Brillantes to resign if 6 proclaimed senators-elect will be bumped off top 12
MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) — Elections chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. said Friday that he will resign form his post if it will be proven that the six senatorial candidates proclaimed Thursday night will be bumped off the top 12. Brillantes issued such remarks amid criticisms on the legality of the partial proclamation. The proclamation of [...]
Angara to senator-elect son: ‘Do the best you can’
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Outgoing Senator Edgardo Angara, the longest serving senator in the post-EDSA Senate, has a piece of advice to senator-elect son Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara: ‘Do the best you can in your job as senator.” Angara made this advice moments before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, sitting as national board of [...]
PCG assures NBI of full cooperation in probe of shooting of Taiwanese fisherman
MANILA, May 16 (Mabuhay) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday assured the National Bureau of Investigation of its full cooperation in the probe into last week’s shooting off disputed waters that killed a Taiwanese fisherman. However, Coast Guard spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Armand Balilo said they will defer comment on the issue for now. Balilo [...]
