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Reflect on Rizal’s values as PH strives for more unity, peace: Duterte

MANILA -- As the Philippines marks the 121st anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's martyrdom, President Rodrigo Duterte  has asked the public to reflect on the values the national hero had instilled into...

EcoWaste, PAWS: Protect animals from firecracker noise

MANILA -- The Ecowaste Coalition, together with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), on Friday reminded the public of ways to protect animals from the loud sound created by firecrackers during the...

Person tagged in road scam questions whistleblower’s credibility

MANILA -- A person linked to the alleged PHP8.7-billion road right of way (RROW) scam in General Santos City has denied the statement made by whistleblower Robert Catapang to Justice Secretary Vitaliano...

Another busy, controversial year for Senate

MANILA -- The passage of several priority measures, including the PHP3.8-trillion 2018 national budget and the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), marked one of Senate's busiest years as it earned...

Duterte signs law prohibiting gift checks with expiry date

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on December 19 signed into law Republic Act No. 10962, otherwise known as the “Gift Check Act of 2017,” prohibiting the issuance of gift checks that bear...

Duterte signs law declaring Dec. 8 national holiday

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the bill declaring December 8 or the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary as a special non-working holiday to be observed in...

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