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President Aquino: Continued reforms allow gov’t to bolster infrastructure spending

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday assured the Filipinos that the government will continue to implement reforms to bolster funding for infrastructure vital...

PHL-Indonesia strengthen intelligence and border cooperation against terrorists

DAVAO CITY — The governments of the Philippines-Republic of Indonesia (RP-RI) Border Committee are strengthening intelligence cooperation in addressing border issues against smugglers, sea pirates, human...

President Aquino graces 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III graced on Thursday the 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association (PBA), commending the lawyers’ group for “being...

Angara urges Pres. Aquino to beef up police force to 200,000

MANILA – Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Friday urged President Benigno S. Aquino III to increase the country’s police force to 200,000 by hiring 50,000...

Drilon assures PDAF-free 2015 national budget

MANILA – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Friday assured the Senate will make sure that the 2015 national budget currently being drafted by the Department of...

UN chief urges greater global efforts against illicit drugs

UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called for greater international efforts to confront illicit drugs as an integral element in building a safe...

Jinggoy’s case nearly jeopardized

MANILA — With a motion to admit the amended charge sheet, the special prosecution panel has nearly jeopardized the case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and other...

Gov’t to relax restrictions on rice imports

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines said on Friday that it would ease up on restrictions on imports of rice in order to increase opportunities for other...

US, PH begin naval exercises off China-claimed sea

Amidst continued heated disputes over the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines began their joint naval drills on Thursday in near waters near...

LPA, habagat combine to bring rains over Metro Manila