Thursday, October 2, 2014

PNP chief Purisima should be circumspect in his actions – Palace

After days of defending Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima, MalacaƱang on Thursday said the head of the police force is expected to be circumspect in his actions.

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Makati official hits senators for breaking confidentiality of preliminary audit report

A Makati City official on Thursday scored the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee for forcing the Commission on Audit to make public its preliminary report on the alleged overpriced construction of Makati City Hall Building II.

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Ex-DA chief Yap, ex-Speaker Nograles face graft complaints over pork scam

Ombudsman investigators has filed complaints for graft against former Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, and three former congressmen in connection with the alleged misuse of pork barrel funds amounting to P163.2 million.

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After surviving impeach raps, PNoy won’t waste time on critics

A month after surviving three impeachment complaints at the House of Representatives, President Benigno Aquino III said Thursday said he does not want to waste his time on his detractors.

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US, PHL forces ‘careful’ vs. identifying PHIBLEX with West PHL Sea dispute

As joint military exercises by Philippine and American forces continue in Palawan, officials are careful to identify the ongoing "war games" with the disputed waters in the West Philippine Sea.

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Even with poll result vs. Cha-cha, Palace to continue consultations

Despite a survey indicating the unpopularity of Charter change (Cha-cha) among Filipinos, a MalacaƱang official said Thursday that it would continue efforts to gauge public sentiment on amending the 1987 Constitution.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Why P4-M bullet-proof SUV isn’t in Alan Purisima’s SALN

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima on Thursday defended the non-inclusion of a bullet-proof Land Cruiser in his Statements of Assets Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), saying that it was a borrowed SUV.

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Cayetano offers VP Binay chance to cross examine witnesses

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday challenged Vice President Jejomar Binay to show up in the Senate investigation on the alleged overpriced construction of a Makati City parking building.

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PNP chief Purisima admits having another property in Nueva Ecija

Aside from his P3.75-million property in San Leonardo town in Nueva Ecija, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Dir. Gen. Alan Purisima on Thursday admitted owning another property, this time, in Palayan City also in the same province.

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Alan Purisima hits media for coverage of questioned mansion

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima on Thursday scored some media personalities over alleged malicious reports on his 4.7-hectare property in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija.

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Ombudsman investigator admits ‘pork’ probe was hinged on Benhur’s word

An investigator assigned to weed out the truth regarding the multibillion peso pork barrel scam on Thursday admitted that he took principal whistleblower Benhur Luy's word for matters regarding accounts of nongovernment organizations linked to trader Janet Lim-Napoles.

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No irregularities in purchase of Nueva Ecija property, PNP chief Purisima insists

Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima on Thursday defended his P3.7 million property in Nueva Ecija, insisting that there were no irregularities in its purchase.

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COA: Undue haste in construction of Makati Building II irregular

The Commission on Audit found the undue haste in the construction of the controversial Makati City Hall Building II as irregular.

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‘Abot Alam’ DepEd-NYC program aims for zero out-of-school youths

A newly launched program headed by the Department of Education and National Youth Commission hopes to "eradicate" out-of-school youths by 2016.

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Probe on Makati Building II resumes despite Junjun Binay’s plea

The Senate blue ribbon subcommittee on Thursday resumed its investigation into the alleged overpriced construction of the Makati City Hall building II despite the appeal of Mayor Junjun Binay's camp to stop the congressional inquiry on the matter.

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Expect higher fees at Port of Manila to result in costlier Christmas goods, truckers say

Consumers were given advance notice Wednesday by truckers that some goods that will go on sale this Christmas will cost more because of higher storage costs at the Port of Manila.

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Only hooks left at Imelda’s condo: Agents miss Picasso, Pisarro in NBI operation

Rare and expensive paintings by various masters were no longer at the condominium unit of former First Lady Imelda Marcos when National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) tried to seize them, GMA News' Kara David reported on "24 Oras" Wednesday.

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8 gun dealers suspended after failure to account for 116 imported rifles

Interior Secretary Mar Roxas has ordered the suspension of eight firearm dealers' license to operate over their failure to account for 116 imported firearms.

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PhilGEPS: P4B worth of govt contracts awarded to 2 PNP ‘White House’ donors

Two of the three companies that donated to the controversial renovation of the Philippine National Police chief's official quarters inside Camp Crame are no strangers to the government. According to Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), Pacific Concrete Corp. and Ulticon Builders had bagged contracts from government agencies amounting to P4 billion, with some contracts dating back to 2009. The renovation was one of the bases for the filing of graft and plunder complaints against PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima.

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Imelda felt ‘violated’ by artwork seizure, says her lawyer

Former first lady Imelda Marcos felt "violated" after the authorities searched her homes and offices and seized art pieces, her lawyer said on Wednesday.

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NBI warns vs. buying Marcos ill-gotten paintings

Government agents on Wednesday warned the public against buying paintings believed to be part of the ill-gotten wealth of the Marcos family.

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Finance officer appointed NFA officer-in-charge

National Food Authority assistant administrator for finance Efren Sabong will take charge of the agency or now, following the resignation of its chief, Arthur Juan, last week.

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Jinggoy pushes for DOJ undersecretary’s removal from ‘pork’ prosecution panel

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a motion asking the Sandiganbayan to reconsider its decision allowing Justice Undersecretary Jose Justiniano to be part of the prosecution team handling pork barrel cases.

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421 pass Chemist Licensure Exam –PRC

A total of 421 out of 705 passed the Chemist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Chemistry in Manila last month, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Wednesday.

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Stop Makati Building II probe, Mayor Binay’s camp asks Senate panel

The camp of Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. on Wednesday asked the Senate blue ribbon committee to stop its investigation into the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall Building II project until after their question on its jurisdictional authority is answered.

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Palace says Purisima answered questions with candor, truthfully

Some senators may have been unsettled with Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima's explanations on his wealth, but for MalacaƱang, the country's top cop still has the moral ascendancy to lead the national police force.

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No rescue ops yet for German hostages in Sulu –AFP chief

The military cannot immediately launch an operation to rescue the two German tourists abducted by the bandit group Abu Sayyaf as “the situation needs to be carefully analyzed,” Armed Forces chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said Wednesday.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

SC wants see-through bags for Bar examinees

The Supreme Court has just taken the concept of “transparency” to the next level... and literally at that.

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Authenticity of seized paintings from Marcoses’ ancestral house sketchy – NBI

The authenticity of the 15 paintings seized from the ancestral house of the Marcoses in San Juan City seemed questionable, an official of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) admitted.

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PNP to personnel: Be careful in giving away business cards

Following the controversy involving a ranking police official and a pretty female model, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday reminded its personnel to be diligent in giving away their business cards.

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Apply four-day workweek option to govt agencies nationwide, solon asks 

With power supply seen to be tight in the summer months of 2015, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) should consider making the four-day workweek scheme optional for government agencies nationwide to help conserve electricity, the chair of the House labor committee said Wednesday.

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Job Opening: Call Support Agents with P20,000 Signing bonus

Location: Ground Flr. eCommerce Bldg. Eastwood Libis,QC
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Application Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2014
 
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We are a global and independently branded company that focuses on providing outsourced business process services. Our company has over 30 years of expertise across a wide number of industry verticals including Automotive, Banking and Financial Services, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Media and Communications, Retail and eCommerce, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Travel, Transportation, and Tourism.

In the Philippines, we have delivery centers spread across Quezon City, Pasig City, Laguna, Bicol, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao.

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GPH, MILF form transitional commission for Bangsamoro Framework Agreement

The government peace panel and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have formed the independent transitional commission as part of the normalization annex of the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement.

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PNoy: PHL can’t just send new troops to ‘mission impossible’ in Golan Heights

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday said the Philippines cannot just send another batch of peacekeepers to a "mission impossible" in Golan Heights.

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CBCP exec: LGUs should help thwart ‘lewd’ fashion shows

Local government units should share the responsibility in thwarting lewd fashion shows and similar events by being more stringent in screening permit applications from organizers, a Catholic Church official said.

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Job Opening: Call Center Agents For Hotel Reservation

Call center Agents for Hotel Reservation
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Ex-military solon: ISIS yet to establish conduit in PHL for recruitment activities

Amid reports the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has begun recruiting Filipinos, a lawmaker said Monday the group has not yet established a conduit in the Philippines where it can channel funds to support possible activities in the country.

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Ex-MIAA GM, son of LP solon behind more-of-PNoy ad

A son of a pro-administration lawmaker and a former general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority have been identified as the convenors of a group behind the full-page newspaper ad seeking a second term for President Benigno Aquino III.

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15 paintings seized in NBI hunt for Marcos loot

At least 15 paintings believed to be part of the ill-gotten wealth of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' family were seized from an ancestral home of the former leader in San Juan City on Tuesday.

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AFP chief Catapang: No threat yet vs. Pope

There is currently no threat to Pope Francis during his papal visit to the country slated for early next year, the Armed Forces chief of staff General Gregorio Catapang said on Tuesday.

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70,000 houses for typhoon victims to be constructed next year – Abad

About 70,000 housing units are set to be constructed next year for the victims of typhoons and other natural calamities, Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said Tuesday.

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Anti-crime group bats for a more modernized PNP

After being kidnapped twice, architect Ka Kuen Chua now leads a group that is helping the police force secure the proper tools and values necessary for crime prevention.

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Sandiganbayan subpoenas bank accounts of Napoles NGOs

State prosecutors have been allowed to examine the bank accounts of non-government organizations linked to businesswoman and alleged pork barrel mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.

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JBC’s Mejia: Two terms good for regular council members

A member of the Judicial and Bar Council has no problems with a Senate proposal seeking to limit to just two full terms the length of stay of the body's regular members

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SC stops road project in Benguet for now

The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the road opening activities at Mount Santo Tomas watershed in Tuba, Benguet, following claims that it is causing environmental degradation in the area.

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Purisima rates himself a 9; Grace Poe gives him a 4

Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima rated his efforts for the PNP nine out of 10, but Senator Grace Poe believes his credibility was way below because he apparently didn't tell the whole truth in Tuesday's hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs.

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Abad: No salary increase for gov’t workers in 2015

Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad on Tuesday said the government couldn't grant salary increases for government employees next year, as the government needed to fund other programs after the country was hit by natural disasters in 2013 and earlier this year.

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LP solon to partymates: Think twice about switching parties

Liberal Party (LP) members who are thinking about moving to another political party should think twice now that Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II moved up in the latest Pulse Asia survey only shows the ruling party will remain in power beyond 2016, an administration ally said Monday.

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PNP internal affairs office unaware it could investigate Purisima

The office tasked to investigate Philippine National Police personnel was unaware that it could can probe the PNP chief.

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No activities monitored after BIFF pledge of allegiance to ISIS – Army official

An Army regional commander maintained Tuesday that they have not monitored any unusual activities after the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and Abu Sayyaf rebels pledged support to the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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