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NBI says it has leads on Lacson’s whereabouts

NBI says it has leads on Lacson’s whereabouts

With a global manhunt for Senator Panfilo Lacson about to begin, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Sunday said it had received information on the lawmaker’s whereabouts. But Ricardo Diaz,... 

Arrest warrant for Lacson out

Arrest warrant for Lacson out

MANILA, Philippines – A Manila regional trial court judge issued on Friday an arrest warrant for Sen. Panfilo Lacson for his alleged involvement in the double murder of publicist Salvador “Bubby”... 

Enrile: Ping must face charges

Enrile: Ping must face charges

, Philippines – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile urged Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday to return home and answer the allegations of complicity in the Dacer-Corbito double murder case. “He (Lacson)... 

Ivler’s mom seeks help of US gov’t

Ivler’s mom seeks help of US gov’t

MANILA, Philippines – Jason Aguilar Ivler’s mother has sought the help of the US embassy and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in probing possible human rights violations committed by authorities... 

Marlene Aguilar faces raps for hiding son Jason Ivler

Marlene Aguilar faces raps for hiding son Jason Ivler

MANILA, Philippines – Marlene Aguilar-Pollard is to be charged with obstruction of justice after prosecutors indicted her for allegedly hiding her son, murder suspect Jason Ivler, inside her home. Ivler,... 

5 more Ampatuan kin, 633 others to face rebellion raps

5 more Ampatuan kin, 633 others to face rebellion raps

Five more members of the Ampatuan clan and 633 others were summoned on Tuesday by the Department of Justice to the preliminary hearing on rebellion charges that stemmed from the clan’s alleged involvement... 

Ampatuan Jr. faces 16 more murder raps

Ampatuan Jr. faces 16 more murder raps

MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday filed 16 additional counts of multiple murder against Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. in connection with the November 23 massacre in Maguindanao. Senior... 

Andal Jr. waives right to contest murder charges

Andal Jr. waives right to contest murder charges

A member of an Arroyo-allied political clan accused of killing 57 people in a gruesome massacre in Maguindanao province has declined to contest charges against him. Philip Sigfrid A. Fortun, counsel of... 

Gordon denounces ‘goodwill’ money for Vagni’s release

Gordon denounces ‘goodwill’ money for Vagni’s release

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Richard Gordon on Monday slammed the giving of “goodwill money” to Abu Sayyaf bandits who freed Red Cross worker Eugenio Vagni after nearly six months of captivity... 

Pasig ‘shabu tiangge’ boss, wife convicted of drug raps

Pasig ‘shabu tiangge’ boss, wife convicted of drug raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Pasig Regional Trial Court on Thursday slapped Amin Imam Boratong with life imprisonment for owning and maintaining the infamous “shabu tiangge” in a decision met with...