Boljoon mayor tests negative for COVID-19 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/09/2020

(Updated 7:53 pm) Cebu City, Philippines—Boljoon Mayor Merlou Derama on Monday, November 9, 2020, told reporters in a phone interview that he tested negative of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.  Derama and 70 employees in Boljoon…

Año denies reports entire Central Visayas on ECQ

Consuelo Marquez 06/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday clarified that the whole Central Visayas was not placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), saying that only Cebu City is on a strict coronavirus lockdown. “Hindi yan totoo.…

Pacquiao denies discussing running for president with Arum

MARK GIONGCO 06/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao said he did not discuss any plans about running for president with his former longtime promoter Bob Arum. Pacquiao’s comments came after Arum told WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman in a video conversation that the…

DOTr denies Labella’s request, firm on no-backride policy for motorcycles

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has denied the request of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella for a reconsideration of  the no-backride policy implemented as part of the measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus…

Albayalde denies ‘selective cleansing’ among ranks in PNP

Consuelo Marquez 10/02/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde denied Wednesday that there is “selective cleansing” among their ranks. Albayalde was reacting to Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong’s statement during Tuesday’s Senate hearing on “ninja cops”…

Panelo denies hand in early release of former mayor in rape-slay case

Nestor Corrales - INQUIRER.net 09/03/2019

MANILA, Philippines —  Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Wednesday denied having a hand in the impending release of former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez who was convicted for rape and murder. Panelo served as one of the lawyers…

CA denies Trillanes plea to temporarily stop rebellion case trial

Inquirer.net 03/20/2019

MANILA, Philippines–The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied the plea of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to temporarily stop the trial of the reopened rebellion case against him before the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 150. “We…

Satur denies recruiting minors, confirms NPAs in lumad areas

Inquirer.net 12/03/2018

Former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo on Monday denied recruiting minors to join communist rebels, adding that it was against the rule of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). “There is…

Mayor denies presence of MNLF in Lapu-Lapu City

Chris Ligan 11/14/2018

  Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to verify report received from a radio station regarding the alleged presence of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the City. In a regular…

Chiong denies claims of withholding assistance

Rosalie O. Abatayo 11/06/2018

P4.5 B CLASS SUIT The P4.5 billion environmental class suit over the massive landslide in Naga City is set for filing today. Some of the complainants however, were allegedly threatened to be excluded from the cash assistance…

Makati court denies gov’t bid for his arrest

Inquirer.net 10/22/2018

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is still a free man after Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 148 turned down the government’s request for an arrest order against the senator on Monday. In a 33-page ruling, RTC Judge…

Gacasan denies sending armed BIN to Archbishop’s Palace

Morexette B. Erram 10/09/2018

Guadalupe Barangay Captain Michael Gacasan confirmed that Jerry Lou Labra is a member of their Barangay Intelligence Network (BIN). But Gacasan said he was not certain why Labra was at the vicinity of the Archbishop Palace where…

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