Zaldy Ampatuan went back to Camp Bagong Diwa

After spending 2 days at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) suspended ARMM Governor Zaldy Ampatuan was brought back to Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig. According PHC doctor, he has a significant coronary artery disease that may be caused by his diabetes. His health is being closely monitored by the doctor and nurse of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Ampatuan is one of the Maguindanao massacre suspects who allegedly murdered 58 civilians, including members of media.


source DZMM
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No Filipino hurt in Oslo bombing

The Philippine's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that no Filipino was hurt in the Oslo bombing where 91 were confirmed dead. There are 16,000 Filipinos in Norway, mostly seamen, nurses and engineers.


source DZMM
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August 29 & 30 declared holiday by Malacanang

There will be a 4-day weekend declared by Malacanang - August 29 (Monday) and August 30 (Tuesday). August 29, 2011, will be holiday for National Heroes' Day and August 30, 2011, is for Ramadan celebration.

GMA will not attend PNoy's SONA

Philippine's former President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA), will not be attending President Benigno C. Aquino's second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2011. It is being acticipated that Aquino's speech will still include criticisms on Arroyo's governance. On July 22, 2011, Arroyo filed for counter affidavit on plunder charges filed against her on the alleged misuse of Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration (OWWA) fund.


source and photo: ABS CBN