Local News

House panel holds executive session to ‘convince Senate’ on Cha-cha

MANILA -- The House of Representatives’ constitutional amendments committee on Tuesday went into an executive session to discuss how to “convince the Senate” into convening as a constituent assembly with the House...

BOL signals start of peace in Mindanao: SAP Go

MANILA – Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go expressed hope that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) will signal the start of lasting peace in Mindanao. Go made this remark during...

Lorenzana backs creation of disaster resilience department

MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday expressed strong support for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) that will aid the government in its...

SC affirms guilty verdict vs. Carlos Celdran over ‘Damaso’ act

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of cultural activist Carlos Celdran for "offending religious feelings" for barging inside the Manila Cathedral and denouncing the Catholic Church's opposition to...

PDEA pushes for uniform SK anti-drug advocacy program

MANILA -- As part of the continuing campaign aimed at reducing demand for illegal drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is pushing for the creation of a uniform anti-drug advocacy program...

Ex-CJ Puno endorses Marquez for SC post

MANILA -- Retired Chief Justice and Consultative Committee chair Reynato Puno expressed support for Court Administrator Midas Marquez, who is vying for a seat in the Supreme Court (SC). In a letter addressed...

Popular