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Congress OKs martial law extension till year-end

MANILA, July 22 -- The Philippine Congress, during a special joint session on Saturday, voted to extend the period of martial law until the year-end. Results of the joint voting showed that...

Uber, Grab drivers seek lifting of suspension order vs TNVS franchise

MANILA, July 22 -- Drivers of transportation network companies (TNCs), Uber and Grab, formally filed a petition Friday, urging the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to lift its moratorium...

Investors, tourists concerned about terrorism, not martial law: Lopez

MANILA, July 22 -- Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Saturday allayed fears that all investors are hesitant to invest in Marawi City and Mindanao solely because of martial law and its...

AFP chief recommended ML extension till yearend to Duterte

MANILA, July 22 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, Gen. Eduardo Año, on Saturday admitted that he recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte the extension of martial law in Mindanao...

Medialdea: 5-month martial law extension is “more practical”

MANILA, July 22 -- Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Saturday explained before the Congress’ special joint session the basis of President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for a five-month extension of the period...

Congress adopts rules on special joint session

MANILA, July 22 -- Both chambers of the Philippine Congress on Saturday adopted the proposed rules that would govern the special joint session on President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend the...

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