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President Duterte wants special session in Congress to discuss BBL

Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao --- President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday, November 27, that he will ask Congress to hold a special session to discuss the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). President Duterte...

DPWH to deploy 2 teams for oversight of Marawi infra works

MANILA -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to send two teams that will oversee infrastructure works in Marawi City. DPWH Lanao del Norte-First District Engr. Khalil Sultan...

Witness tags PNoy bro-in-law in P8.7-B road scam

MANILA -- A witness in the fake road right-of-way (RROW) claims for government projects amounting to PHP8.7 billion in General Santos City tagged the brother-in-law of former President Benigno S. Aquino...

Aguirre to testify in Sereno impeach hearing

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II will appear on Tuesday before the House justice committee to testify in the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Aguirre said he received...

P23.6-M illegal drugs, expired meds burned

DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) burned some P23.6 million worth of illegal drugs and expired medicines from Regions 11 and 12 at the Holcim Philippines Inc. Geo-cycle...

Duterte set to ask Congress for ‘special session’ on BBL

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday revealed he will ask Congress to hold a special session to discuss the speedy passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) which seeks the...

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