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House approves Human Rights Defenders Bill on final reading

By Jose Cielito Reganit/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading the Human Rights Defenders (HRD) Protection Bill, which seeks to prevent human...

LTFRB reminds PUV drivers to grant student fare discounts

By Aerol John Pateña/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to grant fare discounts to students in time for...

Palace: Malabon shabu haul shows security is working

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday rejected claims that President Rodrigo Duterte is not taking the drug war seriously following the discovery of PHP1 billion worth of shabu...

House passes OFW hospital bill on final reading

By Jose Cielito Reganit/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposed bill seeking to establish a special hospital dedicated for overseas...

DENR readies order banning waste importation

By Catherine Teves/Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is tightening its grip on garbage -- including recyclables -- shipped into the Philippines. "We'll prepare a department...

Palace to oppose moves to block sale of Marcos jewelry

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it will oppose moves of the Marcos family to block the sale of the PHP700-million jewelry collection of former first lady,...

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