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PDEA backs Senate reso allowing K9 findings as evidence in drug cases

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has expressed support for Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao's proposed resolution seeking to allow the findings of K9s and swabbing of drug samples as admissible evidence...

Senate passes bill giving coco farmers more seats in PCA board

MANILA -- Voting 18-0, the Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure, seeking to reconstitute the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Board to give greater representation to coconut farmers...

Over 31K fuel subsidy cards released so far: DOTr

MANILA -- More than 30,000 Pantawid Pasada cards were already distributed to public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators and drivers nationwide since the program was launched in July, the Department of Transportation (DOTr)...

Group bats for community-based approach vs. rabies

MANILA -- An advocacy group promoting animal welfare pushes for a compassionate and community-centered approach in eradicating rabies in the country. During a dog vaccination drive in Payatas, Quezon City on Monday, Humane...

‘Social media addiction’ threatens family ties: Church

TACLOBAN CITY -- As the country celebrates the National Family Week, church officials have raised concerns over interference of excessive social media use to family relationships. Pedro Bimbo Tan, a leader of the...

BOC seizes ammo, firearms accessories hidden in ‘balikbayan’ boxes

MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday presented to the media six balikbayan boxes containing ammunitions, magazines, gun parts and accessories. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said the firearms parts and accessories...

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