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EDITORIAL - Serious accusations

April 13, 2014 - 12:00am

The Czech ambassador and the chairman of one of the biggest companies in his country have accused the general manager of the Metro Rail Transit of extorting $30 million in exchange for a supply contract. MRT 3 head...

Opinion

MRT chief submits affidavit to NBI, denies extortion allegations

By Aie Balagtas See | December 4, 2013 - 12:00am

Metro Rail Transit general manager Al Vitangcol III yesterday denied the allegations of extortion against him by a Czech firm...

Headlines

MRT chief tagged in bribery faces media

By Rainier Allan Ronda | November 5, 2013 - 12:00am

While still facing accusations of bribery by the Czech ambassador, Metro Rail Transit general manager Al Vitangcol III finally spoke to the media – about the 20-minute disruption of MRT service yesterday morning...

Headlines

NBI to summon MRT chief

By Aie Balagtas See | October 19, 2013 - 12:00am

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena Metro Rail Transit (MRT) general manager Al Vitangcol III in connection...

Headlines

MRT chief back from leave

By Rainier Allan Ronda | September 6, 2013 - 12:00am

The general manager of the Metro Rail Transit Corp. (MRTC), who went on leave after he was identified by the ambassador of...

Headlines