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3,534 barangays now drug-free — PDEA

MANILA -- A total of 3,534 out of 42,036 barangays in the country have been cleared of drugs in line with the government's ongoing anti-narcotics campaign. This was disclosed by Philippine Drug...

SC asked to reverse QC curfew ruling

MANILA -- A youth group on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reverse its ruling on the legality of a Quezon City ordinance imposing curfew on minors. In an 18-page motion...

Dominguez assures prospective investors gov’t moving to ease foreign ownership limits

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has assured Japanese businesspersons that the move to relax foreign ownership restrictions in certain industries via amendments to the Constitution might commence next year in fulfillment...

Pernia urges Senate to make TRAIN closer to House version

MANILA -- Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia has urged the Senate to make its version of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill “closer” to the version of the House...

Former rebels get gov’t financial aid

ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat -- Gov. Pax Mangudadatu on Sunday lauded the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion for “winning the hearts” of indigenous peoples who were duped into joining the communist movement but...

Duterte urged to file impeach raps vs Ombudsman

MANILA -- A senator on Monday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to initiate the filing of an impeachment complaint against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales if there is evidence on her alleged wrongdoings. Senate...

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