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SC upholds ruling allowing plea bargain in drug cases

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday affirmed its ruling allowing plea bargain deals in drug cases. The high court denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by prosecutors in the...

Drones or UAV operations restricted during 31st ASEAN Summit: CAAP

MANILA -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reminded all Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) operators and hobbyist that strict implementation of a “no-fly zone” will be implemented in...

Argentina sees good potential in agri cooperation with PH

MANILA -- The Philippines and Argentina may further strengthen relationship by engaging in a comprehensive agricultural cooperation, said Argentinean Ambassador to Manila Roberto Bosch. He said the two states have agreed to...

Tugade checks progress of Bohol airport

TAGBILARAN CITY -- Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade arrived in Bohol on Tuesday aboard a plane that test landed at the New Bohol Airport which is under construction in...

SC affirms dismissal of Napoles bail plea

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Sandiganbayan's denial of the petition for bail filed by Janet Lim Napoles in connection with plunder and other...

Santiago resigns as DDB chief

MANILA — Four months after being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte, Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chairman Dionisio Santiago has tendered his irrevocable resignation. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea reportedly sent the word to...

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