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Duterte names new OIC for NoCot controversial state college

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday named an officer-in-charge to take care of the daily operation of a state-run college in Arakan, North Cotabato, recently rocked by illegal drugs...

Drilon thankful Pres. Duterte considers him as ‘friend’

MANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Frank Drilon on Wednesday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for calling him his “friend” and that he had no hand in the allegations of pork barrel mastermind Janet...

Napoles’ claim vs. Drilon should be investigated: Palace

MANILA -- Malacanang on Tuesday said the claim of alleged pork barrel mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles that she gave election campaign donation to Senator Franklin Drilon should be investigated. “Well, I think it is...

Sereno won’t quit despite ‘below the belt’ attacks

MANILA -- Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno reiterated that she will not resign from her post and will continue to fight for judicial independence despite the attacks at the ongoing impeachment hearings...

Revilla asks SC to stop Sandiganbayan hearings on plunder raps

MANILA -- Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to stop the proceedings at the Sandiganbayan which he claimed as a violation of his...

Negros Oriental gears up for VP poll recount

DUMAGUETE CITY -- The province of Negros Oriental has been included among the areas in the recount in relation to the electoral protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. against...

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