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Senate passes bill creating Department of Human Settlements

MANILA – The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading a proposed measure that would create the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development. Senate Bill No. 1578, or the Human...

Mocha Uson confirms 2019 run

MANILA – Three days before the start of the filing for certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2019 elections, former Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson on Monday confirmed that she...

Senate approves anti-catcalling bill

MANILA -- The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading a proposed measure seeking to protect women from catcalling and other forms of street-based harassment. Senate Bill 1558 or the "Safe...

Malls to adjust operating hours for X’mas traffic: MMDA

MANILA -- Operating hours in malls located on major roads in Metro Manila will start at 11 a.m., an hour late than the usual 10 a.m. opening time, during weekdays from November...

Prelate dissuades priests from running for public office

MANILA -- A Catholic prelate on Monday discouraged priests from seeking public office stressing that their purpose is to serve God and help spread the faith's teachings. "Ipagkatiwala na lang sa mga mananampalataya...

Tourism accessibility bill hurdles House on final reading

MANILA -- A measure seeking to give road access to all tourism sites in the country hurdled third and final reading at the House of Representatives. With 205 affirmative votes, the Lower House...

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