Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Mike Arroyo seeks Sandigan nod to travel to Japan, Hong Kong

Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo has sought the permission of the Sandiganbayan to allow him to travel abroad even as he faces graft charges over the Philippine National Police (PNP) chopper mess. More here: Mike Arroyo seeks Sandigan nod to travel to Japan, Hong Kong

How safe is Mindanao?

“If you are in central and western Mindanao, you should leave immediately.” This is the travel warning issued by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on its citizens as it placed the Philippines, particularly Mindanao under its updated “Kidnapping Threat Worldwide” bulletin. With the travel warning, Australians are advised to reconsider their travel, […] More here: How safe is Mindanao?