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Dureza calls for sustainable peace after BOL passage

MANILA -- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza on Monday rallied peace advocates to work even harder to achieve genuine peace and development “now that a milestone has been...

Senate cites Iglesia ni Cristo on its 104th founding anniversary

MANILA -- The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution citing the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for its many contributions to society, as the religious group commemorated its 104th founding anniversary. The INC was...

Ex-Pres. Aquino partly to blame for culture of impunity: Palace

MANILA -- Former President Benigno Aquino III is partly to blame for the culture of impunity in the Philippines and for failing to address the killings of journalists during his term, Malacañang...

DILG, PCOO to lead federalism info drive

MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will be the lead agencies in charge of raising public awareness about federalism and...

Senate passes bill providing mandatory PWD PhilHealth coverage

MANILA -- The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading a proposed bill, which provides for the mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all persons with disability (PWDs). Senate Bill No. 1391, which...

House installs Andaya as new majority leader

MANILA -- Key leadership posts at the House of Representatives underwent a revamp on Monday following the change in speakership. During Monday's session, Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro moved to elect Deputy Speaker and...

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