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Senate passes tax reform package on final reading

MANILA -- The Senate on Tuesday passed on third and final reading its version of the tax reform package after being prodded by President Rodrigo Duterte in his second state of the nation...

Duterte committed to pushing BBL passage

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stressed on Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte is "committed" to ensuring the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). "The President’s message is very clear. It was...

81 Zambo barangays declared drug-free

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced that 81 barangays in Western Mindanao have been declared as drug-free since August, this year. Drug-free or -cleared barangays refer to areas...

SC allows justices, personnel to testify in Sereno impeach hearing

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday allowed its employees as well some Associate Justices to appear before the House justice committee to testify in the impeachment proceedings against Chief...

Comelec unlikely to extend voters registration period

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it is unlikely that voter registration period for the May 14, 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls would be extended. COMELEC...

BBL hearings this year possible if TRAIN passed early: Angara

MANILA -- Senator Juan Edgardo Angara on Tuesday said that it is possible to hold committee hearings on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) this year even without calling for a special...

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