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Let’s not insert politics into the Senate’s investigation into the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs.” This was the plea made…
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Let’s not insert politics into the Senate’s investigation into the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs.” This was the plea made…
Read storyManila, Philippines — The CLICK Partylist, led by its first nominee, Atty. Nick Conti, is calling for urgent policy changes…
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Read storySen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla promised to bring farm-to-market roads and additional rights for Mangyans, after visiting them in Barangay…
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Read storySenator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing the housing situation for Filipinos impacted by natural and man-made disasters…
Read storyJust a day after filing his candidacy for the 2025 Senatorial elections, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, also known as “Mr.…
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MANILA, Philippines — The government plans to implement forfeiture laws to seize the assets of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as authorities move swiftly to shut down illegal entities before the year ends, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. He assured the public that while the government is committed to closing all POGOs by the… Read more

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. stated on Thursday that the possibility of granting clemency to Mary Jane Veloso, who recently returned to the Philippines after spending nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia, would need further evaluation by legal experts. When asked about Veloso’s case during an ambush interview in… Read more

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Finance Committee Chairperson Grace Poe emphasized on Wednesday that Malacañang’s decision to defer the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) is part of the government’s checks and balances and a reflection of a healthy democracy. “It’s part of the legislative process and the system of checks and… Read more

Isang malaking kilos protesta ang inilunsad ng isang koalisyon ng labor groups, health workers at medical advocates sa Mendiola Manila kahapon upang igiit ang pagbibitiw ni Health Secretary Ted Herbosa at pagbabalik ng Philhealth subsidy sa ilalim ng 2025 national budget. Nasa 1,000 miyembro ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan para sa Pangkalusugang Pangkalahatan ang sabay sabay na… Read more

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the start of the traditional Simbang Gabi (Dawn Masses) was generally peaceful, with no untoward incidents observed. PNP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo expressed hope that the peaceful situation would continue throughout the nine-day observance, which ends on December 24. “Wala naman po na-report na any untoward incident… Read more

With problems such as lack of funding and political interference keeping local government units from discharging basic agricultural functions, Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill reverting such functions to the national government. Padilla on Monday filed Senate Bill 2904, which amends Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code to ensure food… Read more

The government must not waste any more time fulfilling its promises to extend assistance to former fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who availed of the state’s amnesty program. Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday after chairing a consultative meeting with officials of the… Read more

Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Thursday appealed to the government to adopt a less restrictive treatment of refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. Padilla made the appeal in a message of solidarity at the culminating activity of the 10-year implementation of the National Action Plan to… Read more

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced changes to the operation hours of major train lines in Metro Manila to manage the anticipated increase in passenger volume during the holiday season. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista stated that the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3 and Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 will extend their hours… Read more

On Thursday, former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo entered a plea of not guilty to charges of material misrepresentation during the 2022 elections. The arraignment took place at the Capas Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 66, with Guo attending via video conference. The charge, based on Section 74 of the Omnibus Election Code, alleges that… Read more