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NBI: Flight attendant Dacera's companions liable for reckless imprudence, perjury

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Updated as of Mar 12 09:15 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday recommended charges of obstruction of justice, perjury, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against those who occupied the Makati hotel rooms where flight attendant Christine Dacera had spent her final hours.    Read more »

Muntinlupa court denies De Lima’s motion to reconsider junking of bail plea

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Updated as of Mar 06 10:37 AM

A Muntinlupa court on Friday denied detained Sen. Leila de Lima's and her former aide Ronnie Dayan's motion for reconsideration for their respective bail petitions and demurrer to evidence, paving the way for trial to proceed. Read more »

Janet Napoles, ex-Rep. Jaraula found guilty of graft linked to pork barrel scam

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Updated as of Feb 06 03:28 AM

The Sandiganbayan First Division on Friday said it found businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, former Congressman Constantino Jaraula, and three others guilty of graft and corruption in relation to the pork barrel scam. Read more »

'Medyo hilaw,' says Metro Manila police chief on rape charges vs Dacera case suspects

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Updated as of Jan 07 09:11 AM

The chief of Metro Manila Police on Thursday said the filing of provisional rape charges against suspects in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera was "hilaw" or unripe. Read more »

ERC tells Meralco to refund P1.4B over-recoveries, collect P2.38B under-recoveries

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Updated as of Dec 29 09:50 PM

The Energy Regulatory Commission said Meralco over-collected a total of P1.4 billion from pass-through charges in the two-year period. Read more »

'Journalist ang ate ko': Paglaya ni Icy Salem, iba pang 'HR Day 7' ipinanawagan

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Posted at Dec 15 06:08 PM

Nagtipon-tipon sa UP Diliman nitong Martes ang mga miyembro ng UP College of Mass Communication student council, ilang propesor, at iba pang aktibista para ipanawagan ang paglaya ni Lady Ann "Icy" Salem. Read more »

De Lima files third motion for bail, cites prosecution's failure to present witnesses

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 02:48 PM

Sen. Leila de Lima has filed a third petition for bail before a Muntinlupa court, citing the prosecution's failure to present at least 5 witnesses against her about 4 years since she was detained for drug charges. Read more »

Red-tagging dapat gawing krimen: constitutional law expert

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Updated as of Dec 07 08:37 PM

Naniniwala ang isang legal expert na dapat gawing krimen ang red-baiting o red tagging dahil may kaakibat na peligro. Read more »

Aktibista inaresto, baby napilitang isama

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Updated as of Dec 03 09:23 PM

Di pumayag si Amanda Echanis na maiwan ang kanyang sanggol kaya kasama niya itong binitbit ng mga awtoridad. Read more »

Thai students, dancing dinosaurs rally in Bangkok

Lisa Martin and Tossapol Chaisamritpol, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 22 11:30 AM

Thousands of high school students upset about Thailand's lacklustre education system rallied alongside protestors dressed as dancing dinosaurs in Bangkok Saturday. Read more »

DOF extends deadline for payment of local taxes, fees to Dec. 19

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Posted at Nov 09 11:32 AM

Tax payments are extended until December 19 this year for payment of local taxes, fees and charges imposed by local government units, the Finance department said on Monday. Read more »

House OKs committee report holding Duque, PhilHealth officials liable for corruption

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 08:27 PM

A House joint panel on Tuesday approved a committee report holding some officials of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and its board chairman, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, liable for alleged corruption in the agency. Read more »

Task force files criminal complaint vs ex-PhilHealth chief Morales, other officials at Ombudsman

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Updated as of Oct 02 08:39 PM

MANILA— The inter-agency task force created to investigate alleged anomalies at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) on Friday filed criminal complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against former PhilHealth president and CEO Ricardo Morales and several other agency officials.   Read more »

Credit card interest rate cap to bring 'unintended' impact to consumers: group

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Posted at Sep 28 01:35 PM

The cap on credit card interest rate to 2 percent per month also has an "unintended" consequences for card holders in the long run as banks are likely to cut some costs to offset foregone revenue, the Credit Card Association of the Philippines said Monday.  Read more »

Protests erupt in US over charges in Breonna Taylor shooting

Camille Camdessus, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 24 01:06 PM

Angry protesters demanded justice for Breonna Taylor in cities across the United States on Wednesday after charges were filed against only one policeman involved in the controversial fatal shooting of the 26-year-old black woman, whose name has become a rallying cry of the Black Lives Matter movement.   Read more »

DOH thanks Duterte for trusting Duque amid PhilHealth corruption mess

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 03:12 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Wednesday said it was grateful that Secretary Francisco Duque III was not included in the group of PhilHealth officials facing charges for alleged corrupt practices. Read more »

Duque wants to clear name as Senate recommends charges over alleged PhilHealth corruption

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 02:28 PM

MANILA — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday insisted innocence as the Senate recommended the filing of malversation and graft charges against him and other officials over alleged corruption at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth). Read more »

Gordon denies report vs Aquino aides is 'damage control' for Duterte men

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Posted at Sep 02 10:42 AM

Sen. Richard Gordon denied Wednesday that he recently recommended charges against 2 Cabinet secretaries of the previous administration to take heat off the allies of President Rodrigo Duterte who are facing corruption allegations related to PhilHealth.    Read more »

Gordon says evidence lacking vs Duque in PhilHealth mess

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Updated as of Sep 02 09:54 AM

Sen. Richard Gordon said Wednesday a Senate inquiry into the alleged corruption inside the state medical insurer did not find enough evidence for the filing of criminal charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, contrary to a committee report. Read more »

Duque vows to clear name in PhilHealth corruption scandal

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Posted at Sep 01 10:05 PM

MANILA - Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday he will cooperate on the investigation of alleged anomalies in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), and vowed to clear his name in the multibillion-peso corruption scandal plaguing the agency. Read more »