DOJ Chief Believes Bar Blast May Have Been Premeditated | read this item
Manila, Philippines — Department of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Friday that the investigation made indicated that the post-bar blast may have been carefully planned by the suspects. The Justice Secretary also said that even if she respects the defense of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) fraternity in which Anthony Nepomuceno fraternally belongs, [...]
Checks and Succession to the Governor-General | read this item
The extensive powers of the governor-general were check by the following bodies; 1. the Royal Audiencia, the Philippine Supreme Court 2. the Residencia, a special court conducted by the incoming governor-general to investigate the conduct of his predecessor; 3. the archbishop and civil officials who denounced to the King whatever abuses the governor-general might have [...]
90.7 Love Radio DZMB Metro Manila | read this item
Have you been wondering what the top-rated FM radio station in the Philippines is? 90.7 Love Radio has been on the first place and the best in the Philippines for 8 consecutive years. As a sort of history, Love Radio Manila was popularized by its call letters, DZMB, broadcasting live at 90.7 Mega Hertz in [...]
Advisory Bodies to the Governor-General | read this item
As the highest administrator in the Philippines, the governor-general was assisted by two important advisory bodies; 1. the Junta de Autoridades or Board of Authorities 2. the Consejo de Administration or Council of Administration The former was established by the royal decree of 1850 and served as the governor-general’s cabinet. It was composed of the [...]
The Function of the Governor-General in the Philippines | read this item
The chief executive–or the highest official–in the Philippines during the Spanish rule was the governor-general. He was appointed by the king of Spain and originally received a salary of P8,000 a year; later this amount was raised to P40,000. He was the king’s official representative in the Philippines. His powers were vast and included the [...]
The Structure of the Government of the Philippines under Spain | read this item
The government which Spain set up in the Philippines was highly centralized. The central–or national–government was so powerful that almost nothing official could be done without its knowledge and consent. There were only two branches of the government–the executive and the judicial. There was no legislative branch because the laws passed in Spain, including the [...]
Philippine Government Under Spain | read this item
The Philippines became a crown colony of Spain by accident. Since spices had a high price in those days before the invention of refrigerators and artificial flavors, trade in spices was extremely profitable. For this reason, King Charles I was persuaded to send the Magellan expedition to Asia in search of the Spice Islands. When [...]
Little Known Reasons Why Millions of People Love Vice Ganda | read this item
One of the most popular gays in the Philippines today is Vice Ganda. His popularity does not just stop being known to all the people in the Philippines, but those who know him will also love him as he is. By nature, Vice Ganda is a comedian. He has this great, great talent to tickle [...]
Patrick Dela Rosa Accused of Rape | read this item
Former actor and now a politician, Patrick dela Rosa, was allegedly accused of raping a 20-year-old. It is said that they were drinking in a condo together with friends when the incident happened. The victim would like to pursue the case even after three of her friends and would-be witnesses said that she was just [...]
Super Typhoon Juan is now Out of the Country | read this item
According to PAGASA weather update, super typhoon Juan is now out of the Philippines area of responsibility. However, such typhoon left so much devastation to people on all walks of life especially in the northern Luzon area specifically in Cagayan. Unlike the previous typhoon, typhoon Juan didn’t take more lives rather destroyed a lot of [...]
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