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President Duterte to sign BBL before SONA: Palace

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to sign into law the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) before the scheduled State of the Nation Address, the Palace confirmed Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr....

Solon hopes SONA includes elderly empowerment

MANILA -- A party-list lawmaker representing the senior citizens is hoping that President Rodrigo R. Duterte prioritizes four vital measures that would have a direct impact on the health, opportunities, protection, and...

Duterte likely to sign BBL before SONA: Palace

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will possibly sign into law the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) before his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 23), Malacañang said...

Don’t let a few sectors hog imported sugar: Lopez

MANILA -- Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said the import of sugar should be to the benefit of all industries that require it, as well as the consuming public in general. At...

PAF looks for possible sources of combat choppers

MANILA --- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now identifying possible sources of combat utility helicopters capable of meeting its specifications, an official said on Wednesday. "We are going to talk to them...

NDRRMC remains on blue alert for ‘Inday’

MANILA -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and its member agencies met in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City for a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Wednesday to minimize the possible...

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