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Marawi commemoration highlights rebuilding initiatives of victims

MANILA -- While the five-month Marawi siege is a testament to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) dedication to its mandate of protecting the country and its people against all forms...

OP wants Senate, House versions of BBL alike before certifying urgent

MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday said that it was not stalling the process of certifying the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as urgent but only making sure that versions of both chambers...

Palace attributes Filipinos’ excellent optimism to growing economy

MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday attributed the "excellent" net personal optimism of the Filipinos based on the latest Social Weather Station (SWS) to the country’s growing economy. “Our people are feeling the effects...

BI denies Fox appeal to reinstate missionary visa

MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reaffirmed its order forfeiting the missionary visa of Australian nun Patricia Fox and ordering her to leave the country. In a three-page order signed May 17,...

Palace vows fast action in Marawi rehab, Cabinet targets approved master plan in June

Marawi City - Malacañang on Thursday, May 24, assured the public that the government is acting fast on its efforts to completely rehabilitate and reconstruct the war-torn Islamic City, a year...

House asks Duterte to certify BBL as urgent

MANILA -- The leadership of the House of Representatives has asked President Rodrigo R. Duterte to certify as urgent the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to expedite its passage. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez...

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