Category Archives: Law Enforcement

What Is The Difference Between A Security Guard And Senator Cynthia Villar?

ANSWER:

A security guard uses his gun to keep peace and order. Senator Villar uses her political influence to bully small people.

Former Senator Bam Aquino Comes Clean: “I’m A Gambling Addict!”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Just like his cousin, the late President Noynoy Aquino, former Senator Bam Aquino is an avid fan of gaming. He said so himself on his Twitter Account. He even created an account dedicated to gaming.

For many netizens, the senator’s post all but legitimizes huweteng, cockfighting, BINGO, POGO, and other games regulated by PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) or otherwise prohibited by law.

At least, Pinoy gamblers have found an advocate in a former senator.

Justice Secretary Remulla Confused About His Role In Government!

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Well, it happened as expected. The deadline for the registration of SIM cards has been extended by the government for 90 days.

April 26 was supposed to be the deadline for all existing SIM card owners to register with their Telco provider so as not to face cancellation or deactivation.

But the bigger news is that it was JUSTICE Secretary Crispin Remulla who announced the extension, instead of DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology) Secretary John E. Uy.

It will be recalled that in the past, DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) Secretary BenhurAbalos has been the official making public statements and announcements regarding criminal investigations involving police officers (which is really within the purview of the Justice Department).

Is there a lack of the DOJ Secretary job description here?