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I-ACT arrests ‘colorum’ PUVs transporting ‘flying’ voters

MANILA -- Members of the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) on Monday apprehended various ‘colorum’ and out-of-line public utility vehicles (PUVs) that were transporting ‘flying' voters for the barangay (village) and...

Boracay coasts eyed as water quality management area

BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan -- To ensure water quality protection in Boracay, it is now being eyed as another water quality management area (WQMA) in the region. Engr. Bonifacio Enorme Jr., WQMA focal person...

DOJ asks Valenzuela RTC to reverse junking of drug raps vs. 9 suspects

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Valenzuela Regional Trial Court (RTC) to reconsider its dismissal of the drug charges filed against nine persons, including Chinese businessman Chen Julong alias...

DOJ starts probe on Dengvaxia raps vs. Aquino et al Tuesday

MANILA -- Former President Benigno Aquino III, along with two former Cabinet officials and several former and incumbent Department of Health (DOH) officials are expected to appear on Tuesday before the Department...

33 dead in poll-related violence since start of election period: PNP

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has so far recorded 42 incidents and 33 casualties in connection with the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. This was bared by PNP Chief Director General...

Comelec: No giving of sample ballots with bets’ names on election day

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reiterated that distribution of sample ballots with names of candidates is prohibited on election day. With this, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez noted that sample...

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