Statistics on CAFGU
Research by Purple S. Romero, abs-cbnNEWS.com/NEWSBREAK 12/28/2008 4:36 PM
During martial law, paramilitary groups like the Civilian Home Defense Forces (CHDF) became notorious for the human rights abuses they committed. As a result, these groups were ordered dissolved under Article 18, Section 24 of the 1987 Constitution, which bans private armies and paramilitary forces, including specifically the CHDF, not consistent with the citizen armed force established under the Constitution.
By Gemma B. Bagayaua, abs-cbnNEWS/NEWSBREAK with research assistance by Purple S. Romero abs-cbnNEWS/NEWSBREAK 12/28/2008 4:29 PM
Declaring Friday, January 2, 2009 as additional special (Non-Working) day troughout the country.
abs-cbnNEWS.com 12/24/2008 3:05 PM
A chronology of events relating to efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution under the Arroyo administration.
abs-cbnNEWS.com/ Newsbreak 11/25/2008 11:17 AM
"The president is set to appoint seven new justices before she steps down in 2010. There are 14 nominees so far. Who will she appoint? This page is devoted to monitoring the appointment process."
abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/23/2008 10:30 PM
Basic facts about newly elected Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and statements he made about recent key issues.
Leilani Chavez, abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/20/2008 9:58 AM
Our survey of Supreme Court cases.
Research by Purple Romero, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak 10/23/2008 7:45 PM
Chart indicating the annual OFW remittances from various regions from 2000 to 2007.
abs-cbnNEWS.com 10/16/2008 2:45 PM
Partial list of milk and other milk products collected by the BFAD for testing for the presence of Melamine (with updates).
abs-cbnNEWS.com 09/29/2008 12:26 PM