LGUs declarations of persona-non-grata just ‘PR stunts,’ says NDFP
THE NATIONAL Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) has branded the resolutions of some local government units (LGUs) in the Davao Region declaring them persona-non-grata as mere public relations (PR) stunts by the military.
Mary Jane Veloso’s pardon won’t hurt PHL-Indonesia ties — NUPL
ADVOCATES urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to grant an absolute pardon to Mary Jane F. Veloso, a Filipina who was previously a death-row prisoner in Indonesia, to address what they describe as “a grave miscarriage of justice,” asserting that such a move will not significantly impact Manila’s relations with Jakarta.
Filipinos seek to return to Libya amid ban
THE PHILIPPINE Embassy in Libya has monitored 138 Filipino workers trying to return to Libya amid a deployment ban, it said in a social media post on Sunday.
Senate to investigate deaths at national jail
THE Senate will probe coronavirus deaths at the country’s national penitentiary in Muntinlupa City after nine drug lords reportedly died.
New EDCA site pushed after suspected Chinese sea drone found in PHL waters
A PHILIPPINE lawmaker on Thursday urged the Defense department to consider establishing a naval facility in Surigao del Norte, under the country’s 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, after a suspected submersible drone from China was found in central Philippines.
Makabayan lawmakers file 3rd SC petition vs OVP secret funds
MAKABAYAN bloc lawmakers filed before the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday a third petition against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio regarding her reported use of P125 million in confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) last year.
Nationwide round-up (11/04/20)
NATIONAL Security Adviser Hermogenes C. Esperon, Jr. on Wednesday said discussions on the South China Sea Code of Conduct is continuing and could be finalized by next year.
P3-M marijuana seized in Danao
AUTHORITIES ON Saturday morning uprooted almost P3 million worth of marijuana plants in Barangay Langosig, Danao City. Chief Inspector Gerard Ace Pelare, Danao City...
Skyway Quirino portion to open by Q2 2018
THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that the President Quirino Avenue exit ramp of the Metro Manila Skyway (MMS) Stage 3...
5 scammers arrested in joint NBI-SEC-ARTA operations
Five people who are believed to be involved in a scam that milked millions of pesos from its victims, were arrested in an entrapment operation in Quezon City on July 21. The operation was jointly launched...
Palace: Duterte-Marcos rift not a factor in his arrest
THE PRESIDENTIAL palace on Thursday rejected Senator and presidential sister Maria Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos’ claim that soured ties between the Marcos and Duterte...
Senate OKs bill vs agri smugglers
The Philippine Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a priority bill that seeks to impose harsher penalties on smugglers of agricultural products.
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