Retired high court justice backs call for speedy disposition of cases
RETIRED Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis H. Jardeleza has backed the call made by business organizations and legal practitioners for courts to ensure the speedy disposition of cases by strictly implementing the maximum periods provided under the Constitution.
Duterte remains supportive of Bangsamoro transition extension
THE PALACE on Monday said President Rodrigo R. Duterte remains supportive of the peace pact between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and the extension of the transition body that seeks to normalize the situation in the conflict-torn region of Bangsamoro in southern Philippines.
Zamboanga City allows home-based isolation as COVID-19 cases continue to spike
ZAMBOANGA City residents who test positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but are asymptomatic are now encouraged to stay at home in isolation as available facilities reach critical level.
NBI recommends prosecution of Zamboanga town mayors for corruption
THE NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Graft Division has recommended the prosecution of a former and the incumbent mayor of Siayan town in Zamboanga del Norte for graft and corruption over questionable contracts with businesses allegedly owned by the former.
Terror list may affect future peace negotiations
PEACE advocates and political analysts on Sunday said labeling consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) terrorists could affect peace talks with Maoist rebels in the future, beyond President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s term.
DoH reports 5,790 more infections, 19,191 total deaths
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) reported 5,790 coronavirus infections on Sunday, bringing the total to 1.14 million.
Mindanao general named new army chief by Duterte
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed a general from Mindanao as his new Army chief, according to the presidential palace.
Stimulus package, Charter change to be prioritized
CONGRESSMEN will discuss priority measures with senators including a third stimulus package amid a coronavirus pandemic.
Cash aid proponent says community-led food banks a valuable part of pandemic response
THE LEGISLATOR who is pushing for an across-the-board cash aid for Filipinos supports the emergence of community pantries, saying these initiatives contribute to an “all hands-on deck” response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bill filed on cash aid for pregnant informal sector workers
A SENATOR filed a measure last week seeking to provide cash aid for pregnant workers in the informal sector.
House to tackle magistrate’s impeachment on Monday
HOUSE Majority leader Martin G. Romualdez said his committee will immediately act on the proposal to impeach Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Victor F. Leonen upon orders of the House Speaker as session resumes today.
Senator calls for extension of fund validity, citing low utilization of transport sector aid
A SENATOR on Sunday sought the extension of the validity of Bayanihan II funds until yearend, citing a report on the low utilization of allocations for transport sector workers who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic.