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By Edu Punay (The Philippine Star) Updated July 13, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday rejected an offer of suspended Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor Zaldy Ampatuan to become a state witness in connection with the Maguindanao massacre.

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Ampatuan, among those principally accused in the multiple murder case, lacks the qualification to become state witness.

By Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) Updated July 13, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (16)

MANILA, Philippines - China has not given assurance that it would cease intrusion into the Philippine territory in the disputed Spratly Islands, but the military said it is not alarmed because this is expected. “We expected that. How could they say that they are committing intrusion if they believe that the area is theirs?” Commodore Miguel Rodriguez, Armed Forces spokesman, said yesterday in an interview in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

By Cecile Suerte Felipe (The Philippine Star) Updated July 13, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is expected to recommend sanctions on Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for punching a court sheriff during a demolition on July 1.

Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo said in a press conference that their investigation is not meant to file charges in the absence of a formal complaint from sheriff Abe Andres.

He said despite the absence of a formal complaint, the department conducted an investigation.

By Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) Updated July 13, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is reportedly joining a stellar NBA selection, including two-time scoring champion Kevin Durant and reigning MVP Derrick Rose, coming over to play a two-game blockbuster series against Smart Gilas Pilipinas and a PBA selection at the Araneta Coliseum late this month.

By Evelyn Macairan (The Philippine Star) Updated July 12, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed remorse yesterday over the “pain and sadness” inflicted on the faithful by the controversy over the lavish donations of funds for expensive vehicles to seven of its members from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

By Edu Punay (The Philippine Star) Updated July 12, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Suspended ARMM Gov. Zaldy Ampatuan is willing to testify against his family in connection with the Maguindanao massacre, his wife Johaira confirmed last night.

Johaira revealed her husband of 17 years will come clean on the carnage and testify against the “mastermind,” adding that he has already sent feelers to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for this intention.

By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) Updated July 12, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - A Palace official said yesterday that Malacañang would wait for the outcome of the Senate investigation before considering a lifestyle check on former officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) who were allegedly involved in anomalies during the Arroyo administration.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said suggestions to check the wealth of former PCSO general manager Rosario Uriarte and several others could be gauged by the Senate investigation.

By Joaquin Henson The Philippine Star Updated July 12, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Azkals striker Angel Guirado will be feted with a motorcade when he arrives in Ilagan, Isabela, his mother’s hometown, to visit his 84-year-old grandfather Adolfo Aldeguer today.

It will be a sentimental reunion for Guirado who hasn’t seen his grandfather since a visit to Ilagan with his parents, brother Juan Luis and sister Cristina six years ago.

Guirado and his aunt Gloria Aldeguer Garcia fly to Tuguegarao this morning then drive to Ilagan.

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Posted at 07/09/2011 10:36 PM | Updated as of 07/10/2011 11:29 AM

MANILA, Philippines – Boxing promoter Bob Arum said the camp of Manny Pacquiao has agreed to random drug testing for the superfight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. to push through.

Arum said in an ESPN report that the Filipino boxing superstar agreed to random testing as long as it will be done by a neutral organization.

By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) Updated July 11, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The government of Saudi Arabia has reportedly barred Filipino workers from returning to the kingdom after their vacation in the Philippines.

John Leonard Monterona, Migrante-Middle East coordinator, said they received reports that since last week Saudi immigration authorities have been stamping “exit only” on visas of departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) going to their vacation in the Philippines.