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House committee issues show-cause order vs Sereno lawyers

MANILA -- The House of Representatives' justice committee on Monday issued a show-cause order against two lawyers of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and a Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commissioner...

Senate oks bill cutting red tape in power projects

The Senate approved today on third and final reading a bill which sought to lower the costs of electricity in the country and build a robust energy sector. Senate Bill No. 1439,...

More body cameras eyed for AFP combat troops

MANILA -- Due to its usefulness in the Marawi City battlefield, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking to acquire more body cameras for its combat troops. This was disclosed by...

Guerrero orders more military ops to deter NPA raids

MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero has ordered the beefing up of "focused military operations" against lawless elements as rebels are expected to intensify their...

DILG: Gov’t to ‘nip violent extremism in the bud’

With the end of the Marawi crisis last month, the government has vowed to ‘nip violent extremism in the bud’ by promoting peace education and nurturing moderation among the youth. According to...

House approves bill expanding powers of the NTC

The House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 6558 which seeks to expand and strengthen the powers of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to improve telecommunications services in the country. To fulfill...

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