ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno issued a directive on Saturday allowing local government officials to approve supplemental budgets during calamities.
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed en masse several top government officials, including Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez and Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno, during Wednesday's session marred by a couple of walk outs by two senators.
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 06/25/2008
... Arroyo signed the promotion of the three officials upon the recommendation of DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno as endorsed by the DILG Placement and Selection Board.Cuartel, the incumbent BFP director for administration, became the first woman general of the bureau. She started as a policewoman from the defunct Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police and later opted to transfer...
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
Mayor Alvarez Isnaji of Indanan, Sulu and his son Haider have been arrested for allegedly taking part in the abduction of an ABS-CBN News team and their guide last week, an official said. In an interview with radio dzMM, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno said Isnaji and his son could be held liable for the kidnapping of ABS-CBN senior correspondent Ces Drilon, cameraman...
Alertnet (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
... in the actual abduction were also charged.In a separate interview earlier, Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno told a radio station the Isnaji and his won were arrested late on Wednesday when investigation showed they had criminal liability.Razon and Puno said investigators had noted inconsistencies in the statements made by the mayor and his son.Drilon and her crew were freed...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
... location and failed to help authorities quickly secure their release, said Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno.
"It is now clear where his sympathies lie," Puno said of the mayor on ABS-CBN television.
The son's alleged role was not immediately clear. Razon said there inconsistencies in both men's statements to police.
The mayor has denied he and his son had a...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
The mayor of the township in the south - where Muslim militants including the Abu Sayyaf are active - was in constant communication with the abductors, knew their location and failed to help authorities quickly secure their release, said Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno.
Alertnet (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
... Their investigation showed the mayor and his son had criminal liability," Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno told local radio.In a separate interview, the Philippines' police chief said kidnap charges would be made against the pair.Drilon and her crew were freed shortly before midnight on Tuesday. Her employer, ABS-CBN, the Philippines' biggest television network, had initially thanked...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
... "The charges can range from conspiracy to being principals in the kidnapping," Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said. "Maybe they really did help in securing the release of the hostages, but that will have to be determined by investigation."The hostages - Ces Drilon, senior correspondent of ABS-CBN, the largest radio and television network in the country; cameramen Jimmy Encarnancion...
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
... was appointed by the local government of Sulu to the provincial crisis committee.DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno had said that the Isnajis were taken to the PNP-CIDG for interrogation.“We wanted to find out what exactly was his role was. When this whole thing started, the mayor was identified by the kidnappers as their representative. I don’t think I would appoint you my representative...
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
For their invaluable assistance, we thank Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno; National Police chief Avelino Razon Jr.; officials of the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) led by Senior Supt. Leonardo Espina and Senior Supt. Edgardo Iglesia and the PNP Intelligence Group led by Chief Supt. Rolando Anonuevo and Supt. Winnie Quidato; the Marines based in Sulu...
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
... Rolando Andaya Jr., Finance Secretary Margarito Teves, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. The Commission on Appointments is vested by the 1987 Constitution with the power to approve or disapprove appointments made by the President , the confirmation of which is required under the Constitution.It is composed of the President...
Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008
... Acting Secretary Austere Panadero issued the memorandum circular, as per instruction of DILG chief Ronaldo Puno, enjoining city and municipal mayors and village chiefs to lend a hand in the school opening program. Panadero said these local officials should provide street lightings in areas where there are schools holding night classes to ensure the security of students. The DILG official...
