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Calida asks SC to stop Senate probe on security firm’s gov’t deals

MANILA -- Solicitor General Jose Calida has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Senate inquiry in connection with his family's security agency contracts with government agencies worth PHP150 million. In a...

PDIC starts paying depositors of closed bank in Camarines Norte

MANILA -- The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) said Wednesday it started mailing postal money orders (PMOs) to depositors of the closed Rural Bank of Sta. Elena (Camarines Norte), Inc. on Monday,...

Reyes, Tejano-Ang wrap up JBC interview for CJ post

MANILA -- Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr., and Judge Virginia Tejano-Ang of the Regional Trial Court Branch 1 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte were the last two aspirants for...

Time to bury Marcos issue, move forward: Peralta

MANILA -- Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta said the country should move forward as he stood firm on the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) allowing the burial of the late President Ferdinand...

Provincial bus ban on EDSA bad for workers: labor group

MANILA -- A labor group on Thursday urged the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to suspend the ban on provincial buses along EDSA during rush hour, citing its bad effects on workers. “The...

NFA to supply rice in flooded areas

MANILA -- The National Food Authority is ready to supply rice needed by local government units (LGUs) and relief agencies in various flooded areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, heavily affected by...

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