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Carlos Celdran asks SC to reverse ruling on ‘Damaso’ act

MANILA -- Cultural activist Carlos Celdran on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reverse its ruling that affirmed his conviction for "offending religious feelings" for barging inside the Manila Cathedral and...

PRRD exerting all efforts to curb corruption in gov’t: SAP Go

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte remains determined to wipe out corruption in government. Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go made the remark following Duterte's pronouncement that he is already getting...

7,728 Reds neutralized from Jan. 1 to Aug. 8: AFP spox

MANILA -- A total of 7,728 New People's Army (NPA) guerrillas and their supporters have been neutralized by government troops from January 1 to August 8 this year. This was disclosed by Armed...

Guevarra lauds Makati court’s arrest order vs. Peter Lim

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday welcomed the Makati Regional Trial Court's (RTC) issuance of an arrest warrant against businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim and others, who were...

House okays prohibiting discriminatory acts vs. women employees

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure prohibiting acts of discrimination against women in the workplace. The lower chamber passed via voice vote House Bill No....

SC junks Banco Filipino plea on release of P25-B aid from BSP

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has denied the petition filed by Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank that seeks to enforce the ruling of the Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC)...

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