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Cops’ return to drug war not a ‘license to violate human rights’

MANILA -- Senators on Friday reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) that the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to bring police back to the war on drugs is not a license for...

New P600-M road revives hope in poor Northern Samar town

SILVINO LOBOS, Northern Samar -- The PHP600-million road for peace project, expected to be completed in 2018, is eyed to unlock economic opportunities in this remote town, situated 29 kilometers from the...

Restrict internet access to deter online sexual abuse of kids

MANILA -- Restricting access to internet and cooperation among various sectors would help prevent the online sexual exploitation of children committed by human trafficking syndicates. “Government, ICT (information and communication technology) stakeholders, and...

Bill seeks insurance coverage for MRT, LRT passengers

MANILA -- A lawmaker in the House of Representatives is pushing for the provision of insurance coverage to passengers of mass rail transit and light rail services. Aangat-Tayo Partylist Rep. Neil Abayon has...

Leaders ink declaration on migrant worker protection

Leaders of the 10-nation ASEAN today signed a landmark agreement that will guarantee the protection of migrant workers, including the thousands of overseas Filipino workers, the Department of Labor and Employment...

DOTr still considering Sumitomo as MRT maintenance provider

MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has clarified that Sumitomo Corporation is still being considered as the maintenance provider for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) system. This as the DOTr...

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