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Retiring chief graft buster reflects on feats in 7-year watch

MANILA -- Outgoing Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has showcased all the accomplishments of her office during her seven-year term as head of the anti-graft body. During her last press conference Tuesday, Morales, who is...

Trump administration wants to scrap some species protection

The Trump administration wants to scrap automatic federal protection for threatened plants and animals, a move that would anger environmentalists but please industry. A proposal unveiled Thursday would no longer grant threatened...

Explain to us why no-el is necessary: Sotto

MANILA – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday said those pushing for the cancellation of the 2019 midterm elections must clearly explain first to senators the necessity of the proposal. House...

Public appearances are for Duterte, Go says

DIGOS CITY – Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go said his public appearances were not aimed at boosting his personality or chances at any elective position. Go, who graced the groundbreaking...

Aquino ‘surprised’ over NBI complaint on Dengvaxia mess

MANILA -- Former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Tuesday said he was surprised over the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) which filed a criminal complaint before the Office...

Palace on Aquino skipping 3rd SONA: ‘That’s his decision’

MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it sees no problem with the decision of former President Benigno Aquino III to skip the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo...

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