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Consul General Cecilia Rebong said Aquino’s passport will remain valid even if he is convicted in the United States of espionage charges and violation of immigration laws, and deported to the Philippines.


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Consul General Cecilia Rebong said the preliminary hearing on the case has been postponed after Aquino’s court-appointed lawyer requested more time to make a proper pleading for the defense of the former Philippine police official.


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DFA asked to explain envoys’ huge allowances

By Jess Diaz | August 3, 2015 - 10:00am

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) was urged yesterday to explain the huge allowances that ambassadors were receiving.

Headlines

Parols light up 5th Ave. in New York

December 27, 2009 - 12:00am

The famous Pampanga parols are adding a special Filipino glitter to the Christmas lights of downtown Manhattan in New York City, as the Philippine Consulate in New York switched on the lanterns installed on the front...

The Good News

'Sonata for Our Heroes' to honor Fil-Am vets of WWII

May 31, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Consulate General in New York will present “Sonata for Our Heroes: Unsung Filipino WW II Veterans,” a unique photographic exhibit by top Filipino photographers...

The Good News

MCC exec lauds RP press freedom

April 16, 2008 - 12:00am

The pervasive media reports on corruption in the Philippines reflect a vibrant freedom of expression and do not denigrate the country’s eligibility for development assistance, according to Ambassador John Danilovich,...

Headlines

EDITORYAL – Paano ba magtiis at magtipid?

October 1, 2005 - 12:00am

MAHIGIT dalawang buwan na ang nakararaan, sinabi ni President Arroyo na pinapalitan na niya ang mga ginagamit na bumbilya sa Malacañang. Ang ipinalit ay ang may mas mahinang wattage.

PSN Opinyon

$10,000-a-month condos for diplomats

By Jess Diaz | September 30, 2005 - 12:00am

Talk about austerity. Seven Filipino diplomats abroad are reportedly renting spacious apartments for at least $10,000 a month each, courtesy of Filipino taxpayers. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Franklin Ebdalin...

News Commentary

‘Aquino’s passport can’t be cancelled’

By Pia Lee-Brago | September 23, 2005 - 12:00am

NEW YORK — Cashiered police Senior Superintendent Michael Ray Aquino’s passport cannot be canceled unless ordered by a competent court in the Philippines, the Philippine consul general here said yesterday. Consul...

Headlines

No hearing scheduled yet on Aquino espionage case

By Pia Lee-Brago | September 22, 2005 - 12:00am

NEW YORK — The Philippine Consulate General here said yesterday that there is no definite schedule yet for the hearing on the espionage case against cashiered police colonel Michael Ray Aquino. Consul General...

Headlines