The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Rodrigo Duterte is very much in the news these days. There is a strong clamour for him to run as President of the Philippines in the 2016 national elections. But how well do you know Rodrigo Duterte aside from being the Mayor of Davao City? Fact 1 He is a lawyer. He is an alumnus … Read more
Pasa-Pasa Gang is an organized crime group in the Philippines. This Gang recently gained national attention when they were caught via CCTV stealing from a store inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAIA) terminal 3. The Modus Operandi or mode of operation of the gang is that they use children to pass on the items … Read more
Leila De Lima is the present Secretary of Justice of the Philippines. (She is now a Senator). She is presently in the news allegedly meddling with the internal affairs of the powerful “Iglesia Ni Cristo” church. How well do you know her? Personal For a start, Secretary Leila De lima’s full name is Leila Magistrado … Read more
Philippine Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is released after paying P1.45 million bail bond. Senator Juan Ponce Enrile was arrested for his alleged participation in the pork barrel scam. Plunder is supposedly a non-bailable offense but the Philippine Supreme Court has spoken. The Supreme Court granted the petition of Sen. Juan Ponce … Read more
The Leader of the notorious Sangre Gang involved in the gun for hire and illegal drug selling activities has been killed by the police in a shoot-out. Sangre Gangs hideout in Malabon, Philippines has been located by the police, and an operation to arrest the gang members was conducted by the joint operation of Malabon … Read more