Friday, March 28, 2025

PHNO-HL: CORONA CONVICTED; 19 TO 3 FOR FAILURE TO DECLARE SALN


corona convicted; 19 to 3 for failure to declare saln MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Maila Ager - Nineteen senators have voted to convict Chief Justice Renato Corona for his failure to disclose to the public his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN).. Senator Manny Villar was the 19th senator who gave a "guilty" verdict for Corona. It was Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr, a known ally of former President...
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PHNO-OPINION: THE MYSTERY OF FRIDAY HEARING


OPINION: THE MYSTERY OF FRIDAY HEARING MANILA, MAY 27, 2012 (INQUIRER) By: Raul C. Pangalangan (Editor's Note: This is a weekly review of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona. It aims to help the public appreciate the legal issues and enable them to be engaged more meaningfully in this historic process.) The mystery of the Friday hearing was why both parties were no longer interested to look at the bank...
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PHNO-OPINION: MOMENT OF TRUTH


OPINION: MOMENT OF TRUTH MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH By Ernesto M. Maceda - The moment of truth has come. The Senate heard closing arguments from prosecution and defense panels yesterday after which the Senators will cast their vote of conviction or acquittal of Chief Justice Renato Corona. Both sides expressed confidence that they will win the vote with Malacañang giving an 18-5 estimate for conviction...
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PHNO-OPINION: PASS JUDGMENT AND MOVE ON


OPINION: PASS JUDGMENT AND MOVE ON MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (BULLETIN) Chaff from the Grain By FORMER PRESS SECRETARY HECTOR R.R. VILLANUEVA - "It is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done." — Lord Chief Justice Gordan Hewart THE sudden and unexplained exit of Chief Justice Renato Corona from the witness stand on his first appearance one week...
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PHNO-SP: BRADKEY READY TO TAKE CROWN FROM PACMAN


BRADKEY READY TO TAKE CROWN FROM PACMAN MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) By Abac Cordero - Timothy Bradley is training so hard he may have nothing left in him by the time he steps inside the ring with Manny Pacquiao. The undefeated American is killing himself in training. During yesterday's conference call, the hungry challenger to Pacquiao's WBO welterweight crown said he's looking at a total of 160 sparring rounds. If...
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PHNO-SB: JESSICA PERFORMS FOR US MEMORIAL DAY (VIDEO) CHAT WITH FANS ONLINE


JESSICA PERFORMS FOR US MEMORIAL DAY (VIDEO) CHAT WITH FANS ONLINE MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (ABS-CBN) By Shiela Reyes - "American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez was among the stars who came out to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend in the United States. The Filipino-Mexican singer was part of the star-studded lineup of performers for the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C. Sanchez led the singing of the American...
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PHNO-SB: MAKATI: PHILIPPINES' PREMIER CITY WITH MAYOR JUNJUN BINAY


MAKATI: PHILIPPINES' PREMIER CITY WITH MAYOR JUNJUN BINAY MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (PHILSTARweek) By Razel Estrella - "Makati can't be an old city. It can't be a has been," said Jejomar C. Binay, then Makati City mayor now Vice President of the Philippines to his son Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr., the incumbent city mayor. "We're doing our best to keep Makati the premier city of the Philippines," said mayor Binay, who, with less...
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PHNO-SB: TO RP FANS, JESSICA STILL THEIR 'IDOL' / CITY GOVT'S TRIBUTE TO JESSICA


TO RP FANS, JESSICA STILL THEIR 'IDOL' / CITY GOVT'S TRIBUTE TO JESSICA BALANGA, BATAAN, MAY 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) By Raffy Viray (PHOTO -Relatives and fans wave flags during a viewing party in support of Jessica in Samal town, Bataan yesterday. Jonjon Vicencio) BALANGA, Ba-taan, Philippines – Although 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez finished second to Phillip Phillips in the 11th season of "American Idol," she remains the winner...
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PHNO-SB: DR. VICKI BELO REVIEWS JESSICA, PHILLIP AT THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALS


DR. VICKI BELO REVIEWS JESSICA, PHILLIP AT THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALS MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo (PHOTO- Our kababayan who were rooting for Jessica Sanchez outside of the Nokia Theater in LA where the American Idol finals was held.) Would the presence of Manny Pacquiao have helped sway the vote for Jessica Sanchez had he shown up on time at the Nokia Theater where the American Idol grand finals...
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PHNO-PNoy: 240 CONTAINERS OF BANANAS RETURNED TO RP / NEW ENVOY TO CHINA NAMED


240 CONTAINERS OF BANANAS RETURNED TO RP / NEW ENVOY TO CHINA NAMED [PHOTO - A banana stall in Manila. Philippine banana exports to China have been subject to stricter inspection amid a territorial dispute. (File Photo/CFP) NEWS REPORT BELOW] MANILA, MAY 26, 2012 (TRIBUNE) By Fernan J. Angeles - Far from what Malacaang officials claim, the trade sanction that China slapped on the Philippine exports has yet been fixed even...
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PHNO-HL: JUDGMENT DAY: ACQUITTAL NEEDS 8 SENATE VOTES, CONVICTION NEEDS 16


JUDGMENT DAY: ACQUITTAL NEEDS 8 SENATE VOTES, CONVICTION NEEDS 16 [PHOTO - Moment of truth. This empty chair symbolizes the intention of the impeachment complaint to remove Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona.] MANILA, MAY 29, 2012 (STANDARD) by Christine F. Herrera - BOTH sides in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona presented their closing arguments Monday, but Senate President and Presiding Judge...
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