Windows26: Binays cleared in P1.3-B school ‘overprice’ case

January 10, 2024

Hello reader, today we are covering these stories: the Binays have been cleared in a P1.3-billion school overpricing case, a Philippine ship confronts Chinese vessels off Zambales over illegal activities, and wildfire survivors in Los Angeles are patrolling their neighborhoods as looters take advantage of the destruction.

Binays cleared in P1.3-B school 'overprice' case

The Sandiganbayan has cleared former Vice President Jejomar "Jojo" Binay Sr. and his son Jejomar "Junjun" Binay Jr. of graft and falsification of public documents in connection with the alleged rigged contracts worth P1.3 billion for the construction of the Makati Science High School (MSHS) building that took place when they served as Makati City mayor.

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PH ship challenges Chinese vessels off Zambales due to illegal presence

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship issued a radio challenge to Chinese vessels off Zambales province due to their illegal presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the agency's spokesperson for the WPS.

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Los Angeles wildfires: Survivors patrol as looters prey on ruined houses

People forced to flee their homes by massive wildfires tearing through Los Angeles were taking turns to patrol their streets to ward off looters on Thursday. At least 20 people have been arrested in the aftermath of massive fires that have razed whole neighborhoods, officials said.

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Biden to host Jan. 12 online meeting with Marcos, Ishiba

As part of "efforts toward a secure Indo-Pacific region," United States President Joe Biden will host a trilateral phone call with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday, eight days before the American leader steps down.

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BSP eyes shift from digital transaction fees to subscription

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is studying the possibility of having consumers pay subscription fees to operators of digital payment platforms instead of charging service fee for each fund transfer, in a bid to promote financial inclusion by lowering transaction costs.

"Those who have less in life should have more in law." The words of the late President Ramon Magsaysay might well apply to the fisherfolk adversely affected by a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a lower court's decision to grant commercial fishing companies access to municipal waters that, under the Fisheries Code, is restricted to small-scale fishers.

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