Lawmaker bats for bigger witness protection budget
A LAWMAKER on Sunday said a bigger budget for the government’s witness protection program is needed to allow more witnesses to work with law enforcement agencies without fear of economic dislocation.
Manila to get choppers from US instead of Russia
THE PHILIPPINES will get military helicopters from the United States after canceling a contract with Russia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Thursday.
Marcos names new justices of appellate, tax appeals courts
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed new members of the Court of Appeals (CA) and Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), according to the presidential palace
Lawmaker insists Congress can defer village elections
A LAWMAKER on Thursday defended Congress’ power to postpone village elections set for December.
Marcos highlights tourism push in San Juanico Bridge switch-on event
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. underscored his tourism push after he led the lighting of a 2.16-kilometer bridge, built in the early ‘70s, connecting the central Philippine provinces of Samar and Leyte.
Flights to northern areas canceled as typhoon Obet brings rain, winds
FLIGHTS from the capital Manila to three airports in northern provinces were canceled on Thursday due to tropical depression Obet, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
Senate minority leader backs policy on face-to-face classes
PHYSICAL classes should continue despite the detection of new coronavirus variants in the country, the Senate minority leader said on Thursday, noting that authorities should focus on risk mitigation measures instead of compromising the merits of in-person learning for school children.
Comelec reiterates support to amending election code to combat vote buying
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday reiterated its support to amending the country’s election law to combat pervasive vote buying, including recent schemes using digital financial platforms.
Middleman in broadcaster’s murder died in jail — Justice chief
THE SUPPOSED middleman who hired the killers of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa died of unknown causes on Oct. 18, according to the country’s Justice chief.
Ejercito cites costs in bill canceling Continuing Professional Development Act
A SENATOR has filed a bill that seeks to repeal the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act to ease the process of renewing licenses.
Muntinlupa fisherfolk receive boats from MPIC
FISHING communities in Muntinlupa City have received boats from Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) in support of their livelihood and help protect Laguna de Bay, the country’s biggest lake located southeast of Metro Manila.
Bill seeks free medical services for women health problems
A BILL that seeks to provide free medical and hospitalization services to poor Filipino women with gynecological problems and other female-related health conditions has been filed in the House of Representatives.