Pacquiao bats for special sessions on fuel excise tax halt
BOXING champion and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao, who is running for president, on Tuesday said he favors a proposal to hold special sessions so lawmakers could pass a bill that will suspend excise taxes on fuel amid surging prices.
Domagoso to push for constitutional change; Lacson bats for solar-powered irrigation
MANILA MAYOR and presidential aspirant Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso on Tuesday said if elected, he will push for amendments in the Constitution that will make senatorial polls regional for a more inclusive Senate.
Bayan Muna seeks probe on arrest of community doctor; Palace defends police
PROGRESSIVE lawmakers on Tuesday urged a House of Representatives committee to investigate the arrest of a community doctor who helped indigenous communities set up local health centers.
House probe sought on cyberattacks against news websites
A RESOLUTION seeking a probe into reported cyberattacks against news websites has been filed at the House of Representatives by Bayan Muna Party-list.
Rep. Charlie Cojuangco, 58
TARLAC 1st District Rep. Carlos “Charlie” O. Cojuangco, who was seeking re-election in the May polls, has passed away at age 58, his wife announced on Tuesday.
Green group to test local candidates’ knowledge on environmental issues
AN ADVOCACY group is launching a survey that will test the knowledge and stand of candidates for local positions in Davao City on environmental issues.
2 South Koreans wanted for fraud, Chinese fugitive nabbed
THREE FOREIGN nationals — two South Koreans wanted for telecommunications fraud and a Chinese national charged with economic crimes — were arrested by Philippine immigration officers last week.
Philippines posts 1,427 cases, lowest this year
THE PHILIPPINES reported 1,427 coronavirus infections on Monday, the lowest count this year and the third straight day the tally fell below 2,000.
Election watchdog seeks shortlist for Comelec vacancies
THE NATIONAL Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has asked President Rodrigo R. Duterte to divulge his shortlist of candidates for appointment to the Commission of Elections (Comelec).
Filipinos in Ukraine get help from embassy in Warsaw
THE PHILIPPINE Embassy in Warsaw has sent a consular team to Lviv, Ukraine to help Filipinos there amid threats of a Russian invasion, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday.
Malacañang reasserts human rights compliance after EU Parliament resolution
PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte’s office on Monday reasserted the Philippine government’s compliance to human rights concerns raised by the European Union (EU) Parliament, saying reports on alleged violations are nothing but “fake news.”
Robredo gets endorsement from more former gov’t execs; Ka Leody to discuss tax matters...
FORMER SENATORS, high-ranking government officials, and local chief executives have endorsed the presidential candidacy of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo.