1) The Brave Bald Eagle's Fight Vs. Corruption!
There is no more doubt about Aquino’s determination to fight corruption and bring to justice those who wronged the Filipino people.
The most prominent anti-corruption measures, not surprisingly, have been the current administration’s efforts to expose what it alleges to be the highly corrupt behaviour of the former administration.
It started with the May resignation of the Arroyo-appointed ombudsman, widely viewed as a major obstacle to bringing Arroyo administration figures to account.
This was followed by the arrest of former president Gloria Arroyo for alleged electoral fraud,the impeachment of Chief Justice Corona for alleged graft and corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, and betrayal of public trust and the arrest of former COMELEC chairman Benjamin S. Abalos, Sr. for charges of electoral sabotage.
2) The Arrest Of Gloria Arroyo!!
Seventeen months after stepping down from the presidency, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was served an arrest warrant for alleged electoral sabotage.
3) The Impeachment of the Chief Justice!!!
The House of Representatives approved the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona for alleged graft and corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, and betrayal of public trust. Corona is the first Supreme Court Justice to be impeached in the Philippines.
4) "Sendong" deadlier than "Ondoy"!
The death toll from flash floods that swept away entire villages in the southern Philippines climbed to nearly 1,500 on Tuesday, as authorities widened their search for bodies. From TIME
5) Wanted:GMA's Butcher!!!
The government has put up a P500,000 reward for any information that will lead to the capture of fugitive retired Army general Jovito Palparan.
Palparan remains in hiding after a Bulacan court ordered his arrest for the abduction and disappearance of two student activists in 2006. He has also been linked to alleged killings and forced disappearances of activists while he was still in the military. From GMA News
Speaking at the first ever National Criminal Justice summit held at the Manila hotel, the President did not mince words in criticizing the controversial decisions made under the Corona-led high court.
The President first slammed the high court decision’s junking of the Truth Commission he created to investigate the alleged corruption in the Arroyo administration.
The Chief Executive then slammed the high court move to stop the Department of Justice from implementing its watch list order against Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo. From Inquirer
Palparan remains in hiding after a Bulacan court ordered his arrest for the abduction and disappearance of two student activists in 2006. He has also been linked to alleged killings and forced disappearances of activists while he was still in the military. From GMA News
6) The Arrest of the former Comelec Chief!!!
FORMER ELECTIONS chairman Benjamin S. Abalos, Sr. was arrested after a Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued a warrant against him for charges of electoral sabotage.
7) Gloria's Supremes No More ???
MANILA, Philippines–President Aquino lashed out against Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona from the latter’s ascension to the high court to decisions of the high court that had to do with investigating and arresting former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.Speaking at the first ever National Criminal Justice summit held at the Manila hotel, the President did not mince words in criticizing the controversial decisions made under the Corona-led high court.
The President first slammed the high court decision’s junking of the Truth Commission he created to investigate the alleged corruption in the Arroyo administration.
The Chief Executive then slammed the high court move to stop the Department of Justice from implementing its watch list order against Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo. From Inquirer
8) Still The Champ?
On November 12th Juan Manuel Marquez lost to Pacquiao via majority decision. Upon the results being announced, the crowd reaction was largely negative with thousands continuing to boo as Pacquiao spoke with Max Kellerman. Tim Smith of New York's Daily News wrote that Márquez "was robbed of a decision by judges who were either blind or corrupt."From Wikipedia
9) Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko!
Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup was third-runner up in the pageant that was watched by an estimated one billion people around the world.
10) International Judge!!!
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has been elected judge of an international human rights tribunal, making her the first ever female from a developing Asian state to clinch the seat.
