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Finally, an enabling law vs dynasties?

Thirty-eight years after the Constitution was ratified, there is a move at the House of Representatives to finally pass an enabling law for the constitutional prohibition on political dynasties. Because of the eternal wait for the enabling law, the Supreme Court has been asked by several petitioners to step in …

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A lesson from the super typhoon: Protect our mountain ranges

Tributes to the Sierra Madre Mountain Range — stretching more than 500 kilometers from Cagayan in the north to Quezon in the south — filled social media after Super typhoon Uwan’s feared devastation turned out to be less severe than expected. Nearly 1.5 million people were evacuated ahead of Uwan’s …

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Marcos appoints DOF’s Charlito Mendoza as new BIR chief

Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. and Department of Finance Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza (BIR/DOF photos) President Marcos has appointed Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza as the new Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), replacing lawyer Romeo “Jun” Lumagui Jr. Mendoza’s appointment paper was signed …

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24 local officials face admin raps

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla at a press briefing in Malacañan Palace on October 22, 2024 (Philstar.com / Jean Mangaluz)  For defying typhoon travel ban MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-four local government officials are facing administrative sanctions after they defied a travel ban imposed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government. …

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Bill expands state support for seniors

Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros (Courtesy: Senator Risa Hontiveros / Facebook) SENATOR Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday introduced Senate Bill 1510, known as the Health Outreach for Seniors and Indigents Program, during a Senate plenary session. The measure seeks to establish a national initiative providing community-based care, assistive devices, and hygiene …

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