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DILG backs creation of Department Disaster Management

MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday said the proposed creation of Department of Disaster Management (DDM) will pave the way for a faster response to...

Global trends fuel new coconut business opportunities for Filipinos

MANILA -- The United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP) is urging Filipinos to seize business opportunities from rising global demand for value-added coconut products like flour and sugar. The Philippines is among...

Let law take course on DOT-PTV ad deal: Palace

MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it will let the legal process run its course following TV and radio personality Ben Tulfo's refusal to return the PHP60 million paid to his production...

CA orders Marikina judge out of SMHC theft case vs. Indonesian bizman

MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) granted the petition filed by San Miguel Holdings Corporation (SMHC), the infrastructure arm of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), asking for the inhibition of a Marikina...

JBC: Initial evaluation of 5 CJ bets set August 3

MANILA -- The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to convene on Aug. 3 for the initial evaluation on the five candidates vying for the position of Chief Justice (CJ), Justice...

Martires to prioritize speedy resolution of cases as new Ombudsman

MANILA -- Outgoing Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Martires on Monday said he will prioritize looking into the cause of delays in the resolution of pending cases, as he takes over as...

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