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Senators laud bicam approval of BBL

MANILA – Several senators on Thursday lauded the approval of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as they expressed their collective hope that the landmark measure would at last bring peace and stability...

BI orders deportation of Aussie nun

MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday ordered the deportation and inclusion in its blacklist of missionary nun Patricia Anne Fox, barring her from re-entering the Philippines. In a 10-page decision,...

DOST urges public to try the PH-made hybrid electric train

MANILA -- The Department of Science of Technology (DOST) is giving the public the opportunity to experience and try a Filipino-made hybrid electric train (HET) as part of the observance of the...

Explain to us why no-el is necessary: Sotto

MANILA – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday said those pushing for the cancellation of the 2019 midterm elections must clearly explain first to senators the necessity of the proposal. House...

Convictions of child traffickers signal ‘justice for poor’

MANILA-- Recent decisions to reverse the acquittals of human traffickers preying on minors in the Philippines are testaments that "justice for the poor is possible," an international, non-governmental organization focused on...

DOJ reverses ruling, indicts Kerwin Espinosa, Co on drug raps

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday reversed its earlier ruling and indicted self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa and convicted druglord Peter Co, and several others on the drug complaint...

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