AN ORGANIZATION of Filipinos overseas called on President Benigno Aquino III to begin efforts to save the lives of eight of their colleagues currently on death row in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Migrante-Middle East (MME) said it is hoping the Philippine government would act immediately while there is still time. “The Aquino [...]

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III reported Thursday that his government’s close scrutiny of state spending has saved hundreds of millions of dollars for the country, but critics said he hasn’t addressed long-running problems, including human rights violations. In a speech marking his first 100 days in office, Aquino said the savings will be used [...]

CEBU — Security is tight today when President Benigno Aquino III visits Cebu for the first time since his electoral victory last May. He will be accompanied by at least five Cabinet members. Read rest of story

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III does not favor the divorce bill being pushed in Congress, saying “divorce is a no-no” in his government. The Gabriela party-list group has re-filed the divorce bill to give married couples another legal remedy aside from legal separation and annulment. Read rest of story