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DOJ to file drug raps vs. Espinosa, Co in Makati RTC Tuesday

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to file criminal charges before the Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Tuesday against self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, convicted drug lord...

Ombudsman sues ex-Maguindanao guv over P500-M fund scam

MANILA -- The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday charged before the Sandiganbayan a former provincial governor of Maguindanao and three others in connection with the alleged misuse of PHP500-million worth of...

House failure to ratify BOL a ‘temporary setback’: Palace

MANILA -- Malacañang described the failure of the House of Representatives to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on Monday as a “temporary setback.” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace found it...

Fox asks BI to reconsider deportation order

MANILA -- The camp of Sr. Patricia Anne Fox on Monday filed a motion for reconsideration (MR) before the Bureau of Immigration (BI) asking to reconsider its decision to deport her for...

PRRD not guilty of inaction on WPS issue: Lorenzana

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is not guilty of any inaction when it comes to asserting the country's control over territories in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Department of National Defense (DND)...

407 Army trainees hurdle basic military, jungle warfare training

DAVAO CITY--At least 407 army trainees hurdled their 16-week basic military and jungle warfare training to become members of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID). Capt. Jerry Lamosao, spokesperson of the...

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