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Russia respects PH’s withdrawal from ICC

MANILA-- The Russian Federation "respects" President Rodrigo R. Duterte's decision to withdraw the Philippines from the Rome Statute that establishes the International Criminal Court (ICC), Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor...

Duterte encourages Moros to join police, military

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday said he sees a need for more Moro members in the police force, saying not all Moros should be considered as “enemies.” “Not all...

Lorenzana opposes move to make Marine Corps independent

MANILA -- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday dismissed outright proposals to separate the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) from its mother unit, the Philippine Navy (PN). The defense chief issued this statement...

ConCom considering SC ‘advice’ on bills in proposed charter

MANILA -- A provision that allows the Supreme Court (SC) to give its opinion on bills to ensure their constitutionality before being passed into law is being considered by the Consultative...

House panel backs temporary closure of Boracay

MANILA -- The House of Representatives' tourism committee on Wednesday expressed support to the proposal to temporarily close the island of Boracay to address the issue of discharging untreated waste water...

Plunder raps filed vs. ex-DPWH chief, et al over ‘right of way’ scam

MANILA -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday filed plunder and graft charges against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio Singson and 33 others before...

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