The Junction News Team
2008 Deal Spares DPW Engineer From Losing Job
Conceding its hands were tied, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) dismissed the case against Public Works Employee, Liberty Perez, who admitted to defrauding the local and federal government of highway funds by illegally collecting overtime money. The verdict, handed down last Sept. 23, means Perez will get her job back and almost a year of […]
US Consular Fees to Change
The Department of State has published an interim final rule that makes changes to the passport book fees and fees related to the relinquishment of nationality. In addition, on October 4, 2015 the Department will lower the processing fee for the Border Crossing Card (BCC) for Mexican citizens under age 15 whose parent or guardian […]
Guam has an average of one suicide every two weeks
Believe it or not, the island has an average of one suicide every two weeks, according to Michelle Sasamoto, coordinator of Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center’s Prevention and Training Branch. Record also shows that targets of suicide prevention are Chuukese, Chamorros and Japanese. Suicide deaths are highest among youths and young adults, with about […]
US, Philippines to Begin this Year’s Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise in Luzon
U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3d MEB), the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be participating in the 31st iteration of the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2016, 21 September to 9 October, in Luzon. The Philippine lead exercise will continue to […]
SC Orders New Trial for Tumon Killer
The lower court’s instructions to the jury were “misleading, inconsistent and confusing” and failed to disprove Carl Gargarita’s claim that he acted in self-defense when he killed Anthony Giralao on the night of June 14, 2013. Rendering a 2-1 verdict, the Supreme Court of Guam ordered last Sept. 17, a new trial for Gargarita after […]
Philippines sends senior officials to 2015 Seoul defense dialogue
The Philippines sent senior officials to attend the 2015 Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD 2015) organized from September 09 to 11 by South Korea’s Defense Ministry with a special focus this year on the divided Korean Peninsula. Defense Undersecretary Honorio S. Azcueta headed the Philippine delegation, which was also joined by Philippine Ambassador to South Korea […]
The chief of staff is a position of ‘trust and loyalty’ – Guam professor
The chief of staff is a position of “trust and loyalty,” but Rep. Madeleine Bordallo has staff members who can support her in dispensing her duties as Guam Delegate, despite the resignation of John Whitt, who is facing assault and sex offense charges. “Congresswoman Bordallo has several staff members to continue to support her and […]
Asian Architecture Conference Highlights Opportunities, Challenges, of SMEs
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are becoming increasingly vital to the economy of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, with SMEs accounting for almost all of business in the Philippines. However, these SMEs continue to face challenges which can be addressed by the government and private sector. This was the consensus among speakers […]
Lawmaker Seeks Better Tax Collection by Escrow Agents
Following island military contractors with over $1 million contract shall be required to designate an escrow agent to ensure that the Business Privilege Tax (BPT) is paid to the Guam government. This is the primary purpose of Sen. Michael F.Q. San Nicolas in filing Senate Bill 178-33. “At risk is the fact that just because […]
Top US official in Manila; talks on maritime law enforcement
State Assistant Secretary William R. Brownfield, head of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is now in Manila to discuss with Philippine officials maritime law enforcement efforts in the Philippines and in the region. According to the US Embassy Manila, the Assistant Secretary will be joined by […]
