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4 SC justices to testify vs Sereno: Umali

MANILA -- Four Supreme Court (SC) justices will testify in the impeachment proceeding against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno set on December 11, a House leader revealed on Monday. In an interview with...

Alvarez to Sereno: Face impeachment committee, not media

MANILA -- Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Friday said the impeachment hearing is the proper forum for Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to defend herself against accusations hurled at her. In...

Roque says nothing more unchristian than De Lima’s previous conduct

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday responded to the remarks made by Senator Leila de Lima calling him and his “principal” as “grossly unchristian” by pointing out that there is...

Turkey demands Trump honor purported pledge to cut off weapons to Kurdish militia

Turkish officials say they are watching to see whether the United States will honor a promise, which they claim was made by U.S. President Donald Trump to his Turkish counterpart last...

Comelec welcomes Abas as new poll chief

MANILA -- The Commission of the Elections (COMELEC) on Friday welcomed the appointment of Commissioner Sheriff Abas as its new chairman. COMELEC Spokesman James Jimenez said they support his designation as poll body...

Aguirre slams senators irked over DOJ dismissal of drug raps

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Friday slammed senators who were displeased with the dismissal of the criminal charges filed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) against former...

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