ARMM documents for turnover to new Bangsamoro 90% complete
DOCUMENTS THAT the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) government will turn over to the new political entity under the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) are now “90% to 95%” ready.
Nation at a Glance — (10/03/18)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
30-day detention for terror suspects sought
TOP security officials on Monday proposed an extended period of detention without warrant of arrest against suspected terrorists to 30 days from the present three days as prescribed under Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security Act of 2007 and the Revised Penal Code.
Draft IRR out on National Transport Policy
THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) released on Monday the draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the National Transport Policy which aims to modernize the country’s transport network.
Palace bares reappointments
MALACAÑANG announced on Monday the reappointments of Special Envoy for International Public Relations Dante A. Ang, chairman emeritus of The Manila Times, and Special Envoy for Intercultural Dialogue and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Jose C. De Venecia, Jr., the Ramos-era speaker of the House of Representatives.
JBC names shortlisted nominees for SC associate justice
By Vann Marlo M. Villegas
NINE nominees including Court Administrator Jose Midas P. Marquez were shortlisted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) for the...
Senate OKs bill on 20% student fare discount
THE Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading the bill institutionalizing the 20% student fare discount in public transportation.
PNP backs Sotto bill to lower criminal liability age
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed support for Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III’s proposal to lower the age of criminal liability from 15 years old to 13 years old.
Nationwide round-up
THE FAMILY of nine alleged Dengvaxia victims have questioned the admission of the affidavit of Dr. Raymundo W. Lo, submitted for former Health secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin, saying he is part of the team that purchased the controversial dengue vaccine.
Diesel in biggest hike this year at P1.35/L
OIL COMPANIES will be raising the prices of petroleum products this week, led by diesel’s P1.35-per-liter (/L) increase, its biggest price hike so far this year.
Anti-crime seal
A motorcycle owner gets a “Clean Rider” sticker, which serves as a mark of support to the crime prevention programs of the police, especially crimes relating with the use of motorbikes.
Police protection
The Philippine National Police (PNP), as part of its modernization program, has recently purchased 14,000 helmets from Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company.