RCBC chief goes on leave amid dirty money probe

03/23/2016

RIZAL Commercial Banking Corp. president Lorenzo Tan has gone on indefinite leave of absence on the heels of the government’s probe on the $81 million in dirty money that slipped through the cracks of the local financial…

Removing the protection

Editorial 11/18/2015

The recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Court of Appeals’ decision to impose a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the Ombudsman’s suspension of former Makati City mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. was a double-edged sword…

Traders see more investors, cite need to fast-track infra

Vanessa Claire Lucero 07/18/2015

BUSINESS leaders in Cebu yesterday said the top 3 ranking of Cebu City and Cebu Province in the annual competitiveness survey would attract more investors and tourists to Cebu. But they also cited the need to fast-track…

Let us eat cake

Rina Jimenez-David 07/15/2015

Some years ago, I was with a group of like-minded friends talking about politics, which, next to showbiz, is one of the most popular subjects for small talk in these islands. Our talk turned to Makati and…

Makati gov’t shuts down

Inquirer 07/01/2015

  Manila — The entire Makati City Hall shut down its operations yesterday as the second suspension order on Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay was served and posted at the entrance of the City Hall Building by…

VP Binay assaulted, threatened policemen—official

06/30/2015

Police will charge Vice President Jejomar Binay for assaulting, badmouthing and threatening lawmen tasked to secure the Makati City Hall, an official said Tuesday. Senior Superintendent Elmer Jamias, deputy chief for administration for the Southern Police District…

Abigail Binay: Let court decide on Poe’s residency

06/05/2015

The residency issue and citizenship of Sen. Grace Poe should be resolved by the high court instead of the heated exchange among lawmakers and legal experts, the daughter of Vice President Jejomar Binay said yesterday. “Wala itong…

Trillanes gambit

04/16/2015

Will Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes’ so-called trial by publicity of the Binays – especially Vice President Jejomar Binay and his son, beleaguered Makati Mayor Junjun Binay – work? His latest move of accusing two Court of Appeals…

Senate panel orders Mayor Binay, 5 others detained

01/26/2015

MANILA, Philippines—The Senate blue ribbon committee on Monday cited Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. and five other officials in contempt and directed the Senate sergeant at arms to serve their detention order. The panel convened…

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