Bam Aquino Slams Free MRT Rides for Soldiers, “Dapat pati teachers libre din”

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is giving all active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) free rides via the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) for a year starting Wednesday, April 25. But while this wonderful gesture from the government pleased the public, Liberal Party (LP) Senator Bam Aquino is not totally satisfied.

Jim Paredes to Join Sister Patrcia Fox Back to Australia After BI Deports Nun

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday, April 25 ordered Australian nun, Sister Patricia Fox to leave the Philippines, within 30 days after she received the official document. The order came two days after the agency forfeited her visa. To protest the deportation order, singer Jim Paredes said that he will join Sr. Fox back to Australia.

Hontiveros Praises Toronto Cop Who Did Not Shoot at Van Attack Suspect Despite Being Provoked

Senator Risa Hontiveros praised a police officer in Toronto, Canada who refused to shoot at a van attack suspect, despite the fact that the latter provoked the cop to shoot him. The suspect killed 10 people and wounded 15 others when he hit a van into a crowd of pedestrians on Monday, April 23. He was arrested around 25 minutes later.

Paolo Duterte Slams Kris Aquino for Reaching Out to Isabelle Duterte

Former Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte criticized Kris Aquino on Monday, April 23. This is after the Queen of All Media tried to reach out to his daughter, Isabelle Duterte in a reply to a comment on her recent Instagram post, where he mentioned President Duterte (Isabelle’s grandfather) deserved his win in the 2016 elections.

ABS-CBN to Suspend Korina Sanchez, Rated K Over James Yap Feature

ABS-CBN is set to suspend Korina Sanchez and her Sunday show, “Rated K” for featuring James Yap and his pregnant girlfriend, Michela Cazzola. This is the apparent immediate action made by the Kapamilya network after Kris criticized Korina, shortly after the James Yap feature at Rated K was aired last Sunday, April 22.

De La Salle Force Students to Attend Event Where Robredo is Guest Speaker

De La Salle University-Dasmariñas invited Vice President Leni Robredo to be the guest speaker in an event called “KAPITAL: Kultura at Adhikaing Pilipino bilang Tatak Lasalyano” this Friday, April 20. However, it appears that attendance is a must and students have no choice but to attend. Otherwise, they have to face the consequence.

Freddie Aguilar, Jiggy Manicad Join PDP-Laban Potential Senatorial Candidates in 2019 Elections

Pinoy music icon Ka Freddie Aguilar and GMA News reporter Jiggy Manicad have joined the list of 20 potential senatorial candidates of PDP-Laban in the coming 2013 midterm elections. This is according to PDP-Laban President, Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Thursday, April 19, telling Senate reporters via text message.

Pangilinan Slams Palace for Apologizing Over Sister Patricia Fox’ Arrest

Malacañang Palace apologized on Wednesday, April 18 for the arrest of Sister Patricia Fox, the 71-year old Australian missionary who was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last Monday. And although she was released in less than 24 hours, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is not happy, and criticized the Palace despite its apology.

Sister Patricia Fox Arrested in 2013 for Investigating Hacienda Luisita, CBCP Confirms

Sister Patricia Fox was arrested in 2013 for investigating land redistribution in Hacienda Luisita, a huge sugar estate owned by the family of then-President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. This was confirmed by the CBCP (Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines), shortly after the Bureau of Immigration (BI) released the Australian nun.

Robredo Apologizes for Holocaust Memorial Photo, Begs Germany to Lift Persona Non Grata

Vice President Leni Robredo finally apologized after she was heavily criticized for posing at the Holocaust Memorial, a memorial in Berlin dedicated to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, a genocide during World War II that killed around 6 million Jews. She also begged the German government to lift the persona non grata against her.

Baguilat Not Sorry for Disrespectful Group Photo at Holocaust Memorial, Defends LP

Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat breaks his silence over the controversial happy group photo of some Liberal Party (LP) members at the Holocaust Memorial, a memorial in Berlin dedicated to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, a genocide during World War II that killed around 6 million Jews. This is after they were heavily criticized on social media.

Robredo, LP Members Meet With Joma Sison in Netherlands, Baguilat Admits?

Some members of the Liberal Party (LP) met with Jose Maria 'Joma' Sison, the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in the Netherlands. This is according to Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat, who apparently admitted in a reply to comment on his Facebook post with his photo while strolling the streets of Leiden, Netherlands.

Sereno Belittles Sandiganbayan’s Conviction of Ex Sulu Governor for Failing to File SALN

The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan for failing to file his Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2007 to 2011. When asked to comment, Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said she will not suffer the same fate because her case is totally different from his.

Germany Declares Robredo, LP Members Persona Non Grata for Disrespectful Photo at Holocaust Memorial

The German government has declared Vice President Leni Robredo as persona non grata, along with some members of the Liberal Party (LP) who joined the group photo on top of the Holocaust Memorial, a memorial in Berlin dedicated to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, a mass genocide during World War II that killed around 6 million Jews.

Comelec Disqualifies Alejano's Nephew From Running for SK Chairman

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified a nephew of Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano from running in this Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this May. The reason? Alejano’s nephew filed his certificate of candidacy on Saturday, April 14 to run for SK chairman in Negros Occidental, but the SK poll is now implementing the anti-dynasty law.

Here’s Why Comelec Will Eventually Declare Bongbong Marcos as Duly Elected Vice President

The manual vote recount for the vice-presidential race in the 2016 elections is now on its second week. But this early, I can personally predict that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will eventually declare former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr as the duly elected vice president. And no, this is not about politics.

MMDA Penalizes Bam Aquino Over EPAL Tarpaulin Hanging at High Power Electric Cable

A huge tarpaulin of Senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino III, congratulating the graduates of 2018 was spotted hanging in a high power electric cable near a Meralco post in Quezon City. When it was shown to the MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority), the Liberal Party (LP) senator was immediately sent a notice, and was asked to pay the corresponding fine.

Duterte Apologizes to Hong Kong Over 2010 Manila Hostage Crisis, Noynoy Aquino Reacts

President Rodrigo Duterte apologized for the hostage-taking incident in Luneta, Manila back in 2010 that led to the death of 8 Hong Kong tourists and the hostage taker, dismissed police Sr. Inspector Rolando Mendoza. The president made his apology on Thursday, April 12 front of the nearly 2,000 members of the Filipino community in Hong Kong.

Duterte Requests Hong Kong OFW Employers to Allow Workers to Join Protest Against Him

No less than President Rodrigo Duterte himself requested the employers of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFWs) in Hong Kong to allow their workers to attend the protest rally against him. This is according to former senator and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, who accompanied the president in his Hong Kong visit.

Sereno to Run for Senator in 2019 Under LP if Ousted as SC Chief Justice

Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will run for senator in the 2019 midterm elections under the Liberal Party (LP), if she will be removed from office either through impeachment or the quo warranto petition. This is according to Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr., who is also LP’s vice president for internal affairs.

MMDA Clearing Operation Group Tows PISTON President George San Mateo’s Jeepney for Illegal Parking

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday, April 11 towed the passenger jeepney of George San Mateo, the national president of transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) during a sidewalk clearing operation in Quezon City, led by MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim.

Credit Grabber? House Leader Farinas Slams Hontiveros for Copying His “Araw ng Kasambahay” Bill

Senator Risa Hontiveros recently filed a bill to declare January 18 as “Araw ng Kasambahay,” a non-working holiday for all the house helpers in the Philippines. However, House Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo Fariñas criticized the Liberal Party (LP) ally for copying his earlier bill, which also seeks to declare January 18 as "Araw ng Kasambahay."

Watch: PET Discovers Ballot Boxes in CamSur Have No Voters’ Receipt (Video)

Revisors of the Supreme Court (SC), which sits as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) discovered that several ballot boxes from Balatan, Camarines Sur had missing voters’ receipts. The discovery was made during the vote recount for the vice-presidential race in the 2016 election. Watch news video below.

James Yap’s Girlfriend Pregnant to Second Child, Kris Aquino “Wishes She Was Her”

James Yap’s current girlfriend, Michela “Mic” Cazzola is pregnant to their second child. This is mostly like what she wants to say in her recent Instagram post on Monday, April 9, showing a photo of them together, as the PBA superstar stood behind her holding her baby bump. Shortly after, Kris Aquino reacted about her ex-husband and his girlfriend.

Watch: Duterte Scolds Inquirer News Reporter, “Masyado Kang Apurado!” (Video)

President Rodrigo Duterte scolded a news reporter of Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) on Monday, April 9 during a press conference in Davao City, before he left for China and Hong Kong. In that event, the Inquirer news reporters asked the president about his firing of some of his Cabinet members, and resignations as well. Watch video below.

Alejano Slams Pacquiao for Replacing Freddie Roach as Trainer for Next Fight

It’s official! Senator Manny Pacquiao has replaced Coach Freddie Roach as his trainer for his next fight. The eight-division world champion will now train with his long-time friend and assistant trainer, Buboy Fernandez. As a result, tons of boxing fans and personalities criticized the Filipino boxing icon, including Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano.

Trillanes on Alejano for Senator in 2019, “He Can Easily Beat Mocha By 2 Million Votes”

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is ever much confident that Rep. Gary Alejano will be elected as senator in the 2019 midterm elections. In fact, the soldier-turned politician he thinks that the Magdalo representative can get more votes than Presidential Communications Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson if both of them decide to run.

Watch: Addict Father Arrested for Killing 2-Year Old Daughter, CHR Reacts (Video)

A drug-addict father was arrested in Barangay Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City last Sunday, April 8 for killing his 2-year old daughter, according to a news report at “Unang Balita” via GMA 7’s morning show “Unang Hirit.” On the other hand, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) released their comment on the arrest. Watch news video below.

Robredo Avoids Protesters in London School of Economics, Uses Back Door

Vice President Leni Robredo spoke at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom last Friday, April 6. But because they were group of protesters in front of the school even before the event started, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said she avoided facing them and used the back door when she left the place.

Mar Roxas Rides MRT, “16 Trains Na Nga, Pero Bakit Masikip Pa Rin?”

Former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas surprised the public on Friday, April 6 when he rode the MRT-3, along with his staff. But despite the fact there are now 16 trains running, he still complained of being overcrowded, contrary to the statement of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Aguirre to Run for Senator in 2019 Under LP, After Resigning as DOJ Chief

Former DOJ (Department of Justice) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II will run for senator in the 2019 elections under the Liberal Party (LP), according to Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr., LP’s vice president (VP) for internal affairs. This development came a day after he resigned from his post, with President Rodrigo Duterte accepting his resignation.

Bam Aquino Buys 5 Kilos of NFA Rice, Gives to Poor Families in Tondo

Senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV bought five kilos of NFA rice, and gave them to the poor families in Baseco compound in Tondo, Manila. The Liberal Party (LP) visited the area on Tuesday, April 3, and checked the current prices of rice have increased due to the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law.

LP Adds Aguirre in Their List of Senatorial Candidates for 2019 Elections

The Liberal Party (LP) has added the name of DOJ (Department of Justice) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II in their unofficial list of senatorial candidates for the 2019 midterm elections. This is after there were rumors that President Rodrigo Duterte fired Aguirre on Wednesday, April 4, during the 24th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang.

Robredo Protests Over Unused Ballots With Votes for Her, “Dapat Kasali Sila sa Bilang”

Vice President Leni Robredo and her camp are now protesting over the unused and excess ballots that have votes for her. This is after the Supreme Court (SC), which sits as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), said that those ballots in question should not be included as counted votes, and should be treated as uncontested ballots.

Poe Proposes Senate Hearing on Wet Ballots Discovered During VP Vote Recount, Robredo Disagrees

Senator Grace Poe is now proposing a Senate investigation on some of the wet ballots which was used during the 2016 presidential election. This is after former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that 4 out of the 42 ballot boxes that underwent manual recount were all wet, including all the ballots, which the contents are now as "illegible."

Wet Ballots Reveal Votes for Bongbong Marcos, Paper Forensic Expert Says

Most of the wet ballots found on Monday, April 2, the first day of the manual vote recount for the vice-presidential race, had votes for former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. This is according to an independent group of paper forensic that was tasked by the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) to analyze the wet ballots.

CBCP President Romulo Valles Warns Bishops, Priests, Nuns Not to Interact With Politicians

Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles warned all bishops, priests and nuns in the Philippines not to interact with politicians, Valles, who replaced Lingayen, Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas in December 2017 as CBCP president, made his warning on Monday, April 2.

Noynoy Aquino to Live in the US if Bongbong Marcos Wins VP Vote Recount

Former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III will spent the rest of his life in the United States if former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. shall win his electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. He made his comment this Monday, April 02, the first day the manual vote recount for the vice-presidential race in the 2016 elections.

VP Vote Recount Starts, Marcos Votes Leading vs Robredo

The manual vote recount for the May 2016 election has started this Monday, April 2, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET). But this early, poll recount results show that former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is leading by far against Vice President Leni Robredo.

“Chris is Risen”: CBCP Mistakes Spelling of 'Christ' for Easter Sunday Banner

In a weird incident, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) misspelled the name of Jesus Christ in their banner for Easter Sunday, April 1. Apparently, the embarrassing blooper was not supposed to be exposed in public. However, a netizen took a photo of the questionable banner, and posted in on Facebook.