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Aquino, Garin, 7 others on immigration lookout over Dengvaxia
The immigration lookout bulletin order comes after Gabriela filed a graft complaint stemming from the dengue immunization program that began during the Aquino administration
Aquino, Garin, Abad, Ochoa face raps over dengue vaccine
The 23-page complaint also implicates private respondents from French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Pasteur
'Confident' Aquino faces Senate probe into dengue vaccine controversy
'It's incumbent upon me as a citizen to try and allay certain fears; to put it in proper perspective,' says former president Benigno Aquino III
Aquino, Abad, Ochoa to face Senate probe into dengue vaccine
'I hope that my appearing will promote a more sober discussion leading to the formulation of appropriate actions,' says former president Benigno Aquino III
Aquino's Cabinet officials welcome him home
UPDATED Some days he also made it really difficult but for the most part he was our inspiration not only to do well but to do good says Aquino s tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr
June 30, Thursday, a regular working day – Palace
Malacañang says June 30 2016 is a regular working day the same day when President elect Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President elect Leni Robredo will take their oath of office
Most Aquino Cabinet members richer in 2015
The assets lists of 5 Cabinet members are not yet available: Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra
The President's men, 6 years after
Whom did President Benigno Aquino III listen to when he had to grapple with policy issues? How was he like to members of the Cabinet? Did he play favorites? How has he evolved in the past 6 years?
LOOK: Duterte transition team visits Malacañang
Coloma says President Aquino invited the Duterte team to a tour of the main Palace building
Cebu City mayor Mike Rama on suspension: Why did media know first?
This is the second suspension order Rama has received after serving a 60 day suspension last December for ordering the demolition of the center island in Barangay Labangon
In Bulacan LP sortie, Balay and Samar 'collide'
The presence of Cabinet chiefs in LP political rallies is nothing new But Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr is not associated with the pro Roxas Balay group
Senate wants Ochoa, Roxas, retired generals in Mamasapano probe
Presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe hopes the re opening of the investigation into a controversial police operation will only take one hearing
PH transportation, new immigration chief, Pia Wurtzbach | 12PM wRap
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Palace sacks immigration chief, names Ochoa deputy as replacement
Ronaldo Geron takes his oath as new immigration chief barely 2 weeks after Malacañang put Siegfred Mison under investigation
Malacañang suspends Cebu Mayor Mike Rama
The opposition UNA of which Cebu Mayor Mike Rama is a member says the move is pure harassment from the ruling Liberal Party
DTI chief makes final push for MSMEs initiatives
Gregory Domingo also confirms he will stay as DTI chief at least until after the country s hosting of the APEC Leaders’ Summit in November
Iglesia property in The Fort sold for almost P1B
EXCLUSIVE: The new owner of Fort Victoria in upscale Bonifacio Global City is New San Jose Builders Incorporated owned by a businessman close to the Aquino administration
Part 1: Who is Glicerio Santos Jr in the Iglesia ni Cristo?
[EXCLUSIVE] The elder Eraño Manalo had advised his son Eduardo, now executive minister, to always listen to the good counsel of Santos, also known as 'Kidlat', because he was 'quick to act'
Aquino accepts VP Binay resignation
There were no personal interactions between Aquino and Binay The President confirmed the Vice President s decision over a phone call
Initial fleet of BMWs turned over to PH for APEC 2015
BMW will provide more than 200 units of the BMW 7 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan and BMW 5 Series Sedan and Gran Turismo to transport APEC leaders and other dignitaries in the country
Sevilla: No pressure from Ochoa, Purisima to resign
The former Customs chief clarifies the Finance Secretary and the Executive Secretary talked to him about a potential reassignment of an individual within the bureau but the two respected his decision not to go through with it
Aquino accepts Purisima resignation, Mar on Purisima, TransAsia hero | The wRap
President Aquino accepts the resignation of police chief Alan Purisima Mar Roxas denies asking President Aquino to fire Purisima And experts call the pilot of the Taiwanese plane a hero
Roxas: I didn’t ask Aquino to sack Ochoa, PNP chief
Interior chief and Liberal Party stalwart Manuel Roxas II denies a report that he had asked the President to sack Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr and suspended PNP chief Alan Purisima
Palace declares holidays in Metro Manila for Pope visit
Malacanang declares 3 days as non working holidays in the National Capital Region during Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines
'Hospitality will make APEC PH stand out'
The Philippines biggest challenge to hosting APEC would be possible weather disturbances says the executive director of the APEC 2015 National Organizing Council
PH officially begins its APEC chairmanship
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr welcomes guests to the Philippines as senior officials discuss priorities for APEC 2015
APEC-ISOM moved from Albay to Manila over Typhoon Hagupit
While this is highly unfortunate we have deemed it best to err on the side of prudence and ensure the safety of the delegates says Malacañang
Pope's Philippine trip 'both state and pastoral visit'
Pope Francis will hold bilateral talks with the Philippine President as part of the state visit reflecting the highest level of hospitality honor and formality
Philippines mulls holiday during Pope's visit
The Philippine government vows to give Pope Francis the head of state of Vatican City all the courtesies provided to visiting heads of state
Aquino's APEC, ASEAN trips to cost P24M
Aquino will be in China for the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders Meeting and will then proceed to Myanmar to attend the 25th ASEAN Summit
Palace suspends work in gov't offices
Malacañang says the discretion to suspend work in private offices depends on the employers but urges them to consider the situation
Should PSG protect Aquino's girlfriend?
The Senate hearing on the Office of the President s proposed budget of P2 79 billion prompts a banter between friends Senator Escudero and Executive Secretary Ochoa
Pascual: UP needs P3B to replace retiring PhDs
UP President Alfredo Pascual says improving the compensation of faculty members will make them less vulnerable to higher paying universities or more lucrative jobs abroad
Palace vows to comply with Ombudsman order to sack PRC chief
The Office of the President says it has yet to receive copies of the Ombudsman s resolution on the case of the PRC chief who entered a deal with a Palace official s relative
PRC chief ordered sacked over deal with Ochoa in-law
The Ombudsman says PRC chief Teresita Manzala entered into a rigged contract with New San Jose Builders Inc which is owned by a brother in law of Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr
De Lima heads task force on frat hazing
The interagency body is tasked to study how the Anti Hazing Law can be improved and to ensure justice for victims and their families
2nd Bangsamoro law draft submitted to Aquino
The document was submitted to Malacañang on August 20
The inside story: Jardeleza accused of disloyalty to PH
Jardeleza deletes a portion in the memorandum submitted by the Philippines to the United Nations that seeks to challenge China s claims in the West Philippine Sea It would have resulted in a colossal mistake undermining the country’s legal claim and territorial integrity
SC: Include Jardeleza as High Court nominee
The Supreme Court SC grants the plea of Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza widely believed to be President Aquino s choice to be included in the list of nominees for the vacant SC Associate Justice post
Final Bangsamoro draft goes to Congress 'end of August'
President Aquino is expected to receive the final version of the measure within the week says Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Teresita Deles
Govt, MILF reach consensus on draft law
President Benigno Aquino III will review the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law before its submission to Congress
Jardeleza's SC petition presents 'conflict of interest'
The Judicial and Bar Council says one s inclusion in the list is within the JBC s discretion and is not a right inherent to a mere applicant for the job
Palace to SC: Include Jardeleza as Supreme Court nominee
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr also asks the SC to nullify a rule invoked by Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in objecting to Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza s nomination
Malacañang bares 30 new judges in lower courts
President Benigno Aquino III has appointed new judges to lower courts in Aurora Bataan Bulacan Nueva Ecija Pampanga Tarlac and Zambales provinces
Chief Justice rebuffs Malacañang over court vacancy
By returning the shortlist to the Judicial and Bar Council President Aquino is acting like Arroyo
Draft Bangsamoro law to be submitted to Congress in July
Congress only has 5 months to beat President Aquino s target deadline to pass by the end of 2014 the basic law that will create the replacement of ARMM
Ochoa on Napoles requests: 'No action was taken'
Malacañang says the draft letters addressed to Executive Secretary Ochoa found on whistleblower Benhur Luy s deleted files have no probative value
SC asked to strike down lump sums in 2014 budget
Ex Manila Councilor Greco Belgica says while the PDAF is unconstitutional the 2014 budget is still filled with lump sums that are of the same character
NDRRMC: Too many cooks spoil the broth
The law creating the NDRRMC may have its innovations but it fails Yolanda s horrific test
Aquino's Cabinet mobilized for Yolanda
Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma says the President has given Cabinet secretaries specific tasks to deal with the destruction left behind by Yolanda
