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Metro Manila Skyway (PNA file photo)  MANILA – A lawmaker on Monday proposed the construction of two light rail lines on C5 Road and Metro Manila Skyway to ease the traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Manila Rep. Joel Chua, vice chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, said he is …

This file photo taken April 13, 2022 shows the Supreme Court of the Philippines in Manila. (Philstar.com / Deejae Dumlao)  MANILA, Philippines — Cyber libel cases should be filed within a year upon the discovery of the complainant, the Supreme Court (SC) clarified in a decision released on Friday. The …

Senate seeks chamber’s integrity as it tackles Cha-cha Congress is set to resume its sessions today, with the House of Representatives close to passing all of the priority bills identified by President Marcos, his Cabinet, and lawmakers through the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). “We are almost done with the …

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. has put a lid on speculations that BSP’s Monetary Board, its policy-making arm, is ready to ease its hawkish stance this year, or at least in the first six months of 2024. “I would say it’s possible but maybe not …

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced a traffic and parking management plan for the Bagong Pilipinas kick-off rally this Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.  Road closures will take effect from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at various locations, including Roxas Boulevard, T.M. Kalaw Street, P. …

UNSR on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan  The scheduled visit to the Philippines of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan is a manifestation that the country is always open and sincere in cooperating with international partners. The Department of Foreign Affairs …

This photo shows Coast Guard personnel rescuing individuals from the flood in Davao Oriental. (Philippine Coast Guard / Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines —The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday confirmed eight casualties and five injuries from landslides and flooding triggered by shear line in the Davao Region. …

Davao del Norte has declared a state of calamity due to the massive floods that have inundated towns for several days now. “This approval also signifies the support of our provincial council to our entire province of Davao del Norte in providing services needed by our constituents affected by the …

ENERGY UTILIZATION. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is mandating government agencies to ensure the efficient utilization of energy. The President recently issued Administrative Order 15 directing government agencies to accelerate the implementation of the Government Energy Management Program. (PNA file photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued an administrative order (AO) …

House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives is eager to pass the remaining four Marcos priority measures out of the 57 listed by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as sessions resume Monday, Jan. 22. “We are almost done with the priority bills agreed upon by …