NBI: Chinese fraud syndicate operates in Southeast Asia

By Sandy Araneta (The Philippine Star) Updated December 30, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - The fraud syndicate led by Chinese national Wei Hao Lo, whose 24 members were arrested last Monday, has been operating in Southeast Asian countries, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

US Navy to conduct autopsy on officer

By Aie Balagtas See (The Philippine Star) Updated December 30, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - A local funeral parlor official disclosed yesterday that US Navy pathologists would conduct an autopsy today on the remains of the Filipino-American naval officer who reportedly committed suicide after he was caught carrying a small amount of cocaine at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last Sunday.

Miriam seeks stiffer penalties for reckless driving

By Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star) Updated December 30, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Amid the increasing number of vehicular accidents caused by reckless driving, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago pushed yesterday for the passage of the Vehicle Accidents Act that imposes higher penalties for offenders.

Rizal Park to hold New Year countdown

By Evelyn Macairan (The Philippine Star) Updated December 30, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) invites the people to come to the Rizal Park in Manila and enjoy an unobstructed view of the fireworks display during New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31 to welcome Year 2011.

3 killed in ambulance mishap on Skyway

By Aie Balagtas See (The Philippine Star) Updated December 29, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - A cancer patient and his wife were killed early morning yesterday after the ambulance they were riding crashed into a toll plaza booth of the Skyway portion in Taguig City.

NCRPO chief inspects LRT, MRT

By Non Alquitran and Mike Frialde (The Philippine Star) Updated December 29, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - To prevent the spillover of the Sulu violence in Metro Manila, National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Nicanor Bartolome inspected yesterday the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) platforms and stations to ensure the safety of the riding public.

Fil-Am who committed suicide negative for drugs

By Jerry Botial and Rudy Santos (The Philippine Star) Updated December 29, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Laboratory tests on specimens seized from a Fil-Am naval officer held at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last week tested negative for any dangerous drugs, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) authorities said yesterday.

DOTC gears up to probe complaints vs abusive cabbies

By Rainier Allan Ronda (The Philippine Star) Updated December 27, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) will pursue the hundreds of complaints filed against abusive taxicab drivers that their Action Center Hotline 7890 received during the Christmas holiday break, an official said yesterday.

NCRCOM sees no spillover of violence from Jolo blast

By Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) Updated December 27, 201

MANILA, Philippines - The Armed Forces National Capital Region Command (NCRCOM) is confident that there would be no spillover of violence in Metro Manila after the Christmas Day explosion in Jolo, Sulu that wounded nine people.

10 cops under fire for P10-M 'hulidap'

By Non Alquitran (The Philippine Star) Updated December 24, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Nicanor Bartolome has put 10 police officers under investigation for allegedly arresting a Chinese couple and their companion and then demanding P10 million for their release – a method of extortion called “hulidap.”

Lawmaker files bill to punish discrimination vs gays, lesbians

By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated December 24, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Teddy Casiño of the party-list group Bayan Muna is pushing for the approval of a bill penalizing discrimination against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBTs).

Court junks Lacson motion to reinvestigate murder raps

By Sandy Araneta (The Philippine Star) Updated December 24, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines – A Manila judge rejected yesterday a motion of fugitive Sen. Panfilo Lacson to reinvestigate the two counts of murder charges against him for the killing of publicist Salvador Dacer and his driver, Emmanuel Corbito.

Quezon City traffic officials move to keep Commonwealth safe

By Jerry Botial and Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Following the tragic death of a Makati judge and his wife on Commonwealth Avenue on Monday, Quezon City traffic officials are now moving to keep the “killer highway” safer to both motorists and pedestrians.

8 arrested in Taguig jueteng operations

By Nestor Etolle (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Eight persons have been arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation for operating the illegal numbers game jueteng in Taguig City.

'Don't blame us on Manila bread price hike'

By Danny Dangcalan (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - The Confederation of Sugar Producers Association, Inc. (CONFED), the biggest sugar group in the country, defended the sugar industry against issues last week that it is to blame for the increase in bread prices in Manila.

Drive vs illegally parked vehicles on

By Mike Frialde (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday launched a drive to remove illegally-parked vehicles in Metro’s major roads over the holidays.

No rift with LTO over P.5-B driver's license deal - DOTC

By Rainier Allan Ronda (The Philippine Star) Updated December 22, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose de Jesus said yesterday there is no growing rift between him and Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Virginia Torres in connection with the DOTC’s takeover of the bidding for the P500-million driver’s license supply contract for 2011.

Noy plays Santa to wounded soldiers, sick children

By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star) Updated December 22, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino distributed gift packs to around 300 wounded and sick soldiers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (AFPMC) and children with hydrocephalus in Quezon City yesterday.

Biker cops to patrol Manila's night markets

By Nestor Etolle (The Philippine Star) Updated December 22, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Manila’s uniformed policemen will use motorcycles to patrol the city’s night markets in Divisoria and Quiapo, an official said yesterday.

Bus driver charged for killing judge in road mishap

By Reinir Padua (The Philippine Star) Updated December 22, 2010 

MANILA, Philippines - A bus driver involved in the road mishap that killed a retired Makati judge and his wife on Monday has undergone inquest proceedings.