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Philippine News

UK Embassy to lead active crusade on media freedom

MANILA — Throughout 2019, the British Embassy in Manila would be leading Britain’s global campaign on media freedom in the Philippines. …

Less politicized judiciary, key gain in federal PH: Puno

MANILA — Former chief justice and consultative committee chairman Reynato Puno on Friday cited the depoliticization in the appointing process of …

Japan will be major donor to BOL implementation: envoy

MANILA — As the second Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite capped off on February 6, Japanese Ambassador to Manila Koji Haneda …

Treatment of de Lima more than humane: PNP

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday reiterated its compliance with human rights protocols in handling the detention of …

Senate ratifies P3.75-T nat’l budget for 2019

MANILA — On the last day of session before the 17th Congress adjourns for the campaign season, the Senate ratified on …

‘Terrorist’ Joma has no place in academe: ex-rebels

MANILA – While some celebrate the birthday of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria Sison, a group …

3 COCs from 2nd BOL plebiscite arrive in Manila

MANILA — Three of the eight Certificates of Canvass (COCs) of the recently-concluded second plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) …

MRT-3 says it imposed stricter security measures due to bomb threat

The Metro Manila Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) management on Friday, February 8, revealed one of its reasons why it …

2019 nat’l budget gets bicam nod

MANILA — The congressional bicameral conference committee on Friday approved the reconciled version of the proposed PHP3.757-trillion national budget for 2019. …

Japan’s top envoy to visit PH

MANILA — Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono is slated to visit the Philippines on Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) …

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