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Sen. Bam files for investigation on death of hazing victim

A senator has filed a resolution to look into the death of University of Sto. Tomas law student Horacio Tomas Castillo III allegedly due to hazing-related activities. In his Senate Resolution No....

99% of taxpayers to enjoy higher take-home pay -Angara

Higher take-home pay awaits millions of Filipino workers as the income tax system will finally be amended two decades after it was enacted. Under the Senate ways and means committee report, the...

ASEAN lawmakers commend Alvarez

The 38th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) concluded Tuesday with delegates commending House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for his outstanding performance as president of AIPA. The commendation was contained in...

House to harmonize bills on poverty tracking and monitoring systems

The House committee on poverty alleviation chaired by Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza (Party-list, TUCP) has created a technical working group (TWG) that will consolidate two bills proposing data collection through community-based...

Lookout order issued vs fratmen in UST law student death

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) against 16 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity in connection with the death of University of Santo...

BOC busts P2-M smuggled glutinous rice

The Bureau of Customs busted on Wednesday a 20-footer container of glutinous rice estimated to be worth P2 million. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña bared the contents of the container as glutinous rice...

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