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Sandiganbayan orders lifetime disqualification of ex-Siquijor guv

MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan is perpetually disqualifying former Siquijor governor Orlando Fua, Jr. from holding public office after he was found guilty of obstruction of justice. The anti-graft court found that Fua...

Height no longer a requirement for police aspirants

MANILA -- Height is no longer a requirement for those who want to be policemen, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced on Friday. Napolcom Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Rogelio T. Casurao...

DFA grants 1,000 passport application slots to first-time OFWs

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday announced it has allotted 1,000 passport application slots to first-time overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano,...

NEDA exec pitches for more small-scale irrigation systems

MANILA -- An official of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) sees the need to build more small-scale irrigation systems nationwide. "Having more of such systems will help promote agricultural productivity and...

DPWH to conduct weekend road reblocking

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake road reblocking and repairs starting 11 p.m. tonight (January 19) until January 22, at the following areas: SOUTHBOUND: 1. Along A. Bonifacio Avenue...

BBL ‘good model’ to see if federalism works: Zubiri

MANILA -- The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) would be a “good model” to see if federalism works, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said Thursday. “BBL will be a good model to see if...

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