PH Chief Justice seeks US assistance for office for Judicial Marshals
THE Chief Justice of the Philippines has sought assistance from the United States of America on establishing a judicial marshals academy.
A bill creating the...
Makabayan bloc calls for probe into agri importation, suspension of excise fuel tax
Members of the Makabayan bloc have called for a probe into the importation of agricultural products and the suspension of the excise fuel tax.
House...
Robredo against rushed modernization of Metro Manila public transport system
VICE-PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo on Friday said she was against the rushed modernization of the Metro Manila public transport system as this...
Retired SC Justice Minita Chico-Nazario, 82
Former Supreme Court (SC) Justice Minita V. Chico-Nazario, the first Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan to be promoted to the High Court, passed away...
Comelec taking down posters ‘abuse of power’
THE GOVERNMENT is abusing its power for seizing oversized election campaign materials on private property, according to an election lawyer.
Infections fewer than 3,000 for fourth straight day
THE PHILIPPINES posted 2,196 coronavirus infections on Thursday — the fourth straight day the tally fell below 3,000 — bringing the total to 3.65 million.
Senator defends SIM registration bill as key to thwarting scams
ONE OF the co-authors of a bill that will make subscriber identification module (SIM) card registration mandatory, which is now up for the President’s approval, said the proposed law is key to addressing scams and fraud using mobile phones.
P605-M EU grant approved for 4 peace projects in Bangsamoro region
ANOTHER European Union (EU) grant worth €10.39 million or about P605 million has been approved for four peace-related projects in the Bangsamoro region in southern Philippines.
BI warns public vs scammers claiming ties to immigration officials
THE BUREAU of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning to the public against individuals posing as friends or relatives of its officials and offering assistance for a fee.
Domagoso vows tight watch on fertilizers in La Union visit; Comelec rejects case vs...
MANILA MAYOR and presidential aspirant Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso vowed to make sure the cost of fertilizer will be properly monitored if he wins in May.
Closed fishing season in Visayas lifted
THE ANNUAL three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea has been officially lifted on Feb. 15, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Taal Volcano emits 900-meter plumes
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TAAL VOLCANO generated six volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, including four volcanic tremors lasting one to four minutes, according to the Philippine...