Sao Paulo gripped by ‘Tropical Spring’ revolt
That an event like the World Cup would bring football-crazy Brazilians into the street was to be expected, but that it would unite tens of thousands in protest caught authorities by surprise.
That an event like the World Cup would bring football-crazy Brazilians into the street was to be expected, but that it would unite tens of thousands in protest caught authorities by surprise.
Back in her seat as Cebu’s no. 1 provincial official, outgoing Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia yesterday wasted no time in getting back at “disloyal” staff in the Capitol.
The Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) bloc of the Cebu City Council wants Councilor Margot Osmena to be their majority floor leader and Councilor Nestor Archival as their speaker pro tempore.
Sobriety and the willingness to talk could break the deadlock in the peace negotiations between the Aquino administration and communist insurgents, exiled Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison said Wednesday.
Incoming senator JV Ejercito finds it hard to believe that he is the top election spender among the winning candidates in the senatorial race, contending that his rivals from the Team PNoy administration coalition had way more TV and radio advertisements than he did.
Tobacco enriches and corrupts in the dry, sun-drenched Ilocos region, where family fortunes as well as political empires are built on the golden leaf.
Another department head at Cebu City Hall is adamant on staying put despite Mayor Michael Rama’s advice for him and other department heads to resign.
Senator Loren Legarda confirmed on Tuesday that she was being considered for the post of Senate President Pro Tempore and, if indeed necessary, she would consider it.
MANDAUE City Mayor Jonas Cortes spent P54,000 more than his opponent to easily win a third term in office in last month’s elections.
THE Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) may risk losing city government support if Camp Crame doesn’t grant Mayor Michael Rama’s request to choose his own city police director.
Will suspended Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia report to the Capitol today following the lapse of her six-month suspension?
PRAGUE—Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas resigned on Monday over a bribery and spying scandal involving his top aide and alleged lover that has plunged the recession-hit EU state into a fresh political crisis. “Mr. President, in line with the constitution… I resign,” he told President Milos Zeman, who called for talks with political parties [...]
Nelson Mandela’s wife Graca Machel thanked the world on Monday for its messages of support for the ailing anti-apartheid icon which she said had eased “the burden of anxiety.”
