By Azer Parrocha May 17, 2019, 8:22 am MANILA — Malacañang believes that the result of the May 13 midterm elections are “credible” despite glitches experienced by the transparency server and vote counting machines (VCMs). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo assured that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be investigating the problem encountered by the transparency server, but...
The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada attended the meeting of the Canada-Philippines Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group held on Monday, 13 May 2019, in preparation for the first Filipino-Heritage Month celebrations scheduled in June. Present during the meeting were (from left to right) Mr. Danilo Arriola, Founder of the Philippine Dance Troupe of Ottawa (PDTO), Member...
By Christine Cudis May 15, 2019, 4:23 pm MANILA — As the mid-term elections nears its conclusion, results show that voters chose to try a new brand of leadership, not only in national posts but also in local governments as well. Aside from the various issues that cropped up as the votes were counted, a more shocking...
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora May 17, 2019, 8:24 am MANILA — Canada on Thursday night vowed to work closely with the Philippines in coming up with a “swift resolution” so the waste it had exported to Manila could be promptly shipped. Canada issued the statement after the Philippine government recalled ranking Filipino envoys in Canada. “Canada...
By Azer Parrocha MANILA – The ties between the Philippines and Canada will not be affected despite delays in Canada’s commitment to ship out trash dumped in the Philippines back in 2013, a Cabinet official said on Thursday. Canada failed to keep its promise of retrieving its trash within the May 15 deadline set by President...
By Azer Parrocha MANILA — The Philippines is expected to sign at least 10 business agreements during President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s trip to Japan by end of May. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that these deals are expected to allow Japanese companies to invest in the Philippines by expanding their businesses here. “So far we have mga two...
MANILA, Philippines – Re-electionist senators Cynthia Villar and Grace Poe are leading in the latest partial and unofficial election result based on the transparency server data of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, May 13, 2019. As of 6:15 pm, Villar garnered 93,660 votes while Poe has 83,258 votes. On third spot is former...
By EJ Roque May 14, 2019, 12:23 am MANILA – Malacañang on Monday commended ‘everyone’ for a peaceful 2019 midterm elections and urged the public to remain vigilant as vote counting proceeds. “As counting begins, we call on everyone to be vigilant and be on guard against any act of irregularity in the election,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador...
MORE TOURISTS, MORE FUN. Tourists flock world-famous Boracay Island before its temporary closure for rehabilitation last year. Latest data from the Department of Tourism show that tourist arrivals in the country increased by 7.59 percent in the first quarter of 2019.
With the finding of probable cause for libel, Chief Prosecutor Vimar Barcellano recommended the immediate filing of criminal complaints against three ABS CBN executives: Drilon, Lozano, and Borromeo in the Quezon City courts.
The filing of criminal cases carries with it the issuance of warrants of arrest for the three executives.