Published : Monday May 20, 2013 | Category : Top Stories | Views : 126
By : Efren Montano
MALACAÑANG yesterday assured Filipinos in Taiwan of government support even as it advised them to “limit going out” amid reports of the escalating backlash over the death of a Taiwanese fisherman in Philippine waters. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said de facto Philippine representative to Taipei Antonio Basilio, who is... Read more
Published : Monday May 20, 2013 | Category : Top Stories | Views : 141
THE Philippines is waiting for tempers in Taiwan to cool before settling the dispute over a shot Taiwanese fisherman, the head of an office in charge of relations said Sunday. Issues like Manila’s “one-China” policy and comments by Taiwanese investigators branding the incident as murder have complicated the situation, said... Read more
Published : Monday May 20, 2013 | Category : Top Stories | Views : 898
By : Ike C. Gutierrez
WITH former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada’s impact win in the Manila mayoralty race, he may have found a fitting closure to his four decades in public service: from San Juan mayor for 17 years to Manila City mayor. In between, we know he had been former senator, former vice president,... Read more
Published : Monday May 20, 2013 | Category : Top Stories | Views : 209
By : Paul M. Gutierrez
Caloocan City Vice Mayor and newly-elected 2nd District Rep. Egay Erice has proposed the holding of a “Unity Summit” in the city involving the major political personalities and groups who took part in the May 13 elections. Erice, who surprised critics by topping the 3-way congressional race that pitted him... Read more
Published : Monday May 20, 2013 | Category : Top Stories | Views : 335
By : Marlon Purificacion
FORMER Senator Migz Zubiri accepted his fate after his loss in the senatorial race. However, he assured the public that he will continue to support and do his part to help heal the divisions of the nation and continue to work and pray for the success of our leaders. ... Read more
