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Senators condemn Basilan blast

MANILA -- Several senators on Tuesday expressed their condemnation and concern over the deadly van explosion in Basilan that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 persons. One soldier, five militiamen, three...

Palace welcomes Sotto’s support for TRAIN 2

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the support shown by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for the passage of the second package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN). Sotto,...

LTFRB starts calibration, resealing of taxi meters

MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) started Tuesday its calibration and resealing of taxi meters in compliance with the fare adjustment it has approved. The calibration and resealing...

House okays bill vs. privatization of public hospitals

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a measure prohibiting the privatization of all public hospitals in the country. Voting 218-0, members of the lower chamber...

Palace submits draft bill creating disaster management dept

MANILA -- Malacañang, through the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO), has transmitted to both houses of Congress an executive version of a bill seeking to create a new department that would quickly...

Surrender if you’re innocent, Palace urges Liza Maza

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday called on National Anti-Poverty Commissioner (NAPC) Liza Maza to surrender to authorities following an arrest warrant issued by a regional trial court. Maza, former representative of Gabriela Women’s...

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