Hidalgo honored as Outstanding Professional by PRC Department of Education Officer-in-Charge Dr. Fe Hidalgo will be conferred the Outstanding Professional of the Year award in the field of Teacher Education this month, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Ferrer named commissioner of Comelec President Arroyo has appointed retired Sandiganbayan Justice Nicodemo T. Ferrer as commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for a fixed term of seven years.
Prosecution fails to gain momentum in Estrada trial The prosecution panel in the trial of former President Joseph Estrada yesterday failed to gain momentum at the resumption of the deposed leader’s cross-examination, which was marred by court-sustained objections from the defense.
US Embassy airs appreciation of Del Rosario’s service The United States Embassy extended its appreciation for the work of outgoing Philippine Ambassador to the United States Albert del Rosario, who has worked hard to advance the long and close relationship between the two countries.
Kho, 2 others acquitted of 1995 killing of Espinosa A Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge yesterday acquitted former Masbate Gov. Antonio Kho and two others of the Feb. 28, 1995 ambush-slaying of Masbate Representative Tito Espinosa.
US Navy officer arrested in Japan for molesting schoolgirl TOKYO (AFP) - Japanese police said Thursday they had arrested a US Navy officer stationed at the largest American naval base in Japan on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
Abu Sayyaf rebel linked to Sipadan abduction captured
Zamboanga City (DPA) - Military troops captured an al-Qaeda-linked Muslim Abu Sayyaf rebel allegedly involved in the kidnapping of 21 people from a Malaysian resort island six years ago, a military report said Thursday.
Military intelligence unit commander sacked Manila (DPA) - The military has relieved an intelligence unit commander responsible for the controversial arrest and alleged torture of five supporters of ousted president Joseph Estrada last month, sources said Thursday.
