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Roque still undecided on 2019 run; mulls replacement as spox

MANILA – Should he decide to run for senator in the 2019 midterm polls, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday said he wants a rank and file government executive to replace him. Roque...

Ex-VP Binay to run for congressman in 2019

MANILA -- Former Vice President Jejomar Binay will seek a congressional seat in the 2019 midterm elections, his spokesperson said Monday. The older Binay will run under the ticket of her daughter,...

SC downgrades raps vs. Delfin Lee to simple estafa

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered the downgrading of charges against property developer Delfin Lee from syndicated estafa to simple estafa, a bailable offense. This was announced by SC Spokesman...

House will be ‘laughing stock’ if Suarez still Minority leader: Drilon

MANILA – Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday warned that the House of Representatives would be the “laughing stock of history” if Quezon 3rd District Rep. Danilo Suarez retains his post...

Martires is new Ombudsman

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday appointed Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Samuel Martires as the next Ombudsman. Duterte made the announcement in his speech during the 69th anniversary of Ipil, Zamboanga...

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...

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