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Senate upholds SC TRO on Corona dollar accounts (video)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:39:15 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - The Senate voted on Monday 13-10 to respect the decision of the SC stopping the opening of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s alleged dollar accounts.

Osmeña: Senators have to dig for truth

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:50:51 +0000

Senators have to dig for the truth on allegations regarding impeached Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, Senator-judge Serge Osmeña said Thursday. He defended his fellow senator-judges who ask questions from witnesses. - ANC, February 9, 2012

Recto: Corona lawyers need to explain cash discrepancy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:19 +0000

Senator-judge Ralph Recto said the defense will have to explain the discrepancy between amounts in Chief Justice Renato Corona's peso bank accounts and his statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). - ANC, February 9, 2012

Phivolcs: Expect more aftershocks after Visayas quake

By Caroline J. Howard, ANC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:49:33 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- Frequent seismic activity will continue to be felt for several days after a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck Negros province on Monday.

Aleli Arroyo: No chance for peace with Grace Ibuna

By Caroline J. Howard, ANC — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:33:37 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - For Aleli Arroyo, wife of the late Negros Occidental congressman Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo, dealing with her husband's death and bringing him home should have been simple.

Aftershock sends Negros villagers fleeing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:01:21 +0000

Residents of Tayasan, Negros Oriental, fled to higher ground again after they felt an aftershock before noon on Tuesday. More than 100 fear that the aftershock may trigger a tsunami. They lack food, water, and other basic needs because the local government has yet to bring aid, as bridges leading to the area were damaged. - Top Story, ANC, February 7, 2012

Quake death toll expected to rise

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:44 +0000

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Negros Oriental province has reached 29, according to Guihulngan Mayor Ernesto Reyes. Reyes himself experienced a strong aftershock during an interview with ANC on Tuesday afternoon. He believes that the death toll may rise. - Top Story, ANC, February 7, 2012

Rescuers search for quake survivors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:34:16 +0000

Search and rescue operations continue in Barangay Planas in Negros Oriental. Rescue teams, however, are having a hard time reaching the landslide-hit area because of damaged roads and bridges. - Top Story, ANC, February 7, 2012

Bayan Patrollers send quake photos, videos

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:56 +0000

Some residents were able to take photos and videos during and after the earthquake. Here's a look at what they sent to ABS-CBN's Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo (BMPM). -- Jekki Pascual, ANC, The World Tonight, February 6, 2012

Over 200 aftershocks hit Negros, Cebu

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:58:40 +0000

Dozens are feared dead in an earthquake that shook Negros and Cebu on Monday. The region has also been struck by more than 200 aftershocks. Ana Arceo with tonight's top story. -- ANC, The World Tonight, February 6, 2012

Visayas quake sends many fleeing in panic

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:56:08 +0000

Residents in Cebu, Iloilo, and Bacolod fled their homes and offices in panic as the strong earthquake shook buildings. Billy Ramos reports on their ordeal. -- ANC, The World Tonight, February 6, 2012

Jinggoy opposes subpoenas for Corona bank records

by Caroline J. Howard, ANC — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:38:30 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - Senator-judges will decide in a caucus today whether or not to approve the prosecution's request to subpoena the bank accounts of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Corona's lawyer wants Tupas cited for contempt

ABS-CBNnews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:59:43 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - House lead prosecutor Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas, Jr. should be cited for contempt by the Senate for making Chief Justice Renato Corona continue to undergo "trial by publicity," one of his lawyers said Wednesday.

Legal experts' tips on how prosecution can boost case

by Caroline Howard, ANC — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:56:44 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - Some legal analysts believe, gains made by the prosecution in Article 2 of the Corona impeachment complaint were lost on Tuesday, after the witness from Megaworld, Noli Hernandez, demolished claims the discount granted to Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona was a payback from the property developer.

Puerto Princesa UG River got 24 million votes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:16:59 +0000

The Puerto Princesa Underground River is now officially part of the new 7 Wonders of Nature. Caroline Howard tells us an overhaul is already being planned for Palawan's airport for the expected surge of tourists. -- ANC, Prime Time, January 30, 2012