This photo shows activists in protest against Anti-Terror Law at University of the Philippines-Diliman. (The STAR / Boy Santos, File photo) MANILA, Philippines — An Antipolo prosecutor junked the complaint under the Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Law (ATL) of 2020 against two activists. According to the resolution dated …
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House lawmakers file climate accountability bill
An aerial view shows flood-inundated houses at Capitol Hills in Alibagu, Ilagan city, Isabela province on October 31, 2022, after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the region. (STR/AFP) MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers filed a bill that seeks to establish a legal framework to address loss and damage from climate change …
Read More »BJMP named among ‘top performing agencies’ at FOI awards
TOP PERFORMER. BJMP chief, Jail Director Ruel Rivera (2nd from left) and spokesperson, Jail Chief Insp. Jayrex Bustinera (2nd from right) receive the “Top Requested and Performing Agencies” award during the 2023 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards at the Hilton Hotel Manila on Nov. 21, 2023. Organized by the Presidential Communications …
Read More »If Sara impeached, I’ll run for office again—Duterte
Former President Rodrigo Duterte Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he would return to politics if his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, gets impeached. The elder Duterte added that he “will get out of his retirement to return to politics” and “will be forced to run for either vice …
Read More »‘APEC trip is best so far for President Marcos’
The 2023 APEC Summit in San Francisco was one of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s best trips so far, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said. Romualdez, in an interview with ANC, also said “I think, was one of the best trips of the president because he had …
Read More »EU GSP report cites Marcos admin’s readiness to engage on human rights
HUMAN RIGHTS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presides over the 11th Cabinet meeting at Malacañan Palace on Oct. 11, 2022. The European Union cited in its Nov. 21 report on the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) the willingness of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration to engage the international community on …
Read More »Anti-poverty chief says government on track in fight vs poverty, hunger
Residents walk around their neighborhood in Muelle de Binondo, Manila on July 11, 2023. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo) MANILA, Philippines – The country’s anti-poverty head said a recent research claiming more than a million Filipino families have overcome hunger and poverty can be attributed to Malacanang’s directives and programs to …
Read More »Manibela begins own PUV strike but Piston, 3 groups not joining
NO TO PUV PHASEOUT. Members of the transport group Manibela raise their fists and voices as they declare their three-day nationwide strike from Nov. 21 to 23 at a briefing in Quezon City. Robert GInes Transport group Manibela will pick up where the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators …
Read More »Marcos calls for unity vs climate change, global warming
At a Glance Marcos reminded the public of their roles to address the effects of the changing climate. President Marcos has urged Filipinos to work together to address the threat of global warming and make the country more resilient against climate change. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (File photo) Marcos …
Read More »Comelec resets deadline of bid docs for 2025 polls project to Dec. 12
(File photo) MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has moved anew the deadline for the submission of bidding documents for the 2025 polls automation project. Based on the Supplemental/Bid Bulletin 3 issued by the Comelec’s Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) on Wednesday, the deadline for the submission of bids …
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