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PH will not join US military drills in WPS, Duterte tells China

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines will not participate in the military exercises the United States will be conducting in the disputed West Philippines Sea (WPS). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said...

PNP forms task group to probe Ozamiz judge killing

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to probe the killing of Ozamiz City Executive Judge Edmundo Pintac on Monday. In a press conference on...

Congress recalls coco levy fund bill

MANILA – Congress has decided to recall the coco levy bill from the Office of the President to introduce an amendment that would save the measure from being vetoed, Senate Majority Leader...

Palace condemns Ozamiz judge’s slay

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday condemned the killing of Ozamiz City Executive Judge Edmundo Pintac, who was gunned down by unidentified assailants in Ozamiz City on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the...

Senate repeals SSS law; expands coverage to OFWs

MANILA -- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) may soon avail of programs offered by the Social Security Systems (SSS), as part of reforms introduced in a Senate bill overhauling the SSS charter. Senate Bill...

Coalition of volunteers files raps vs. Andaya

MANILA – The Truth and Justice Coalition on Tuesday filed a complaint against Majority Floor Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. before the Ombudsman for his alleged failure to disclose a number of his...

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