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‘Shaded’ SALN not in accordance with CSC guidelines

MANILA -- An official of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday said redacted or shaded portions of the statement of assets, liability, and net worth (SALN) of some cabinet members...

Caloocan cops face raps for using kid in ‘raid turned robbery’

MANILA -- Some 15 Caloocan policemen are now facing criminal charges for allegedly using a minor to steal from the house of a businesswoman during an anti-drug operation last Sept. 7. The...

Cooperation among nations sure weapon vs terrorism: Lorenzana

MANILA -- Only close cooperation among countries can nip the threat of terrorism in the bud. This was emphasized by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana during Tuesday's briefing on...

DOE vows no compromise on environmental standards

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the need to assert a technology-neutral stance since the energy sector is the driving force behind the country’s goal to attain a 6-percent...

DSWD calls for support to make families resilient, prosperous

MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday called for the support of all sectors of society in addressing the various challenges faced by typical Filipino families...

Hontiveros call on schools to improve risk management capabilities vs hazing and other frat-related violence

Following the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law student Horacio Castillo, Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called on school administrations to improve their risk management capabilities to...

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