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Court issues TRO against LTFRB’s cap on Angkas riders

MANILA — A Mandaluyong court on Monday handed down a 72-hour temporary restraining order against the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory …

Congress asked to prepare ‘standby fund’ for OFWs in Mideast

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called on Congress to prepare a “standby fund” that could be used for the …

Expect surge in flagship projects after signing of 2020 budget

Jee Ick Joo’s wife to take witness stand on Tuesday

MANILA — Choi Kyung Jin, wife of murdered South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo, will finally take the witness stand …

5 bridges crossing Pasig River to be closed for Traslacion

MANILA — The five westernmost bridges crossing the Pasig River in Manila will be closed during the annual procession of the …

Solon wants public spending raised to hit PH growth target

MANILA — House Deputy Speaker Michael Romero on Monday said increased public spending is key in attaining the government’s target of …

Romualdez lauds signing of ‘pro-poor’ 2020 budget

MANILA— House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez on Monday welcomed the signing into law of a ‘pro-poor’ national budget for 2020 …

Duterte signs P4.1-T national budget for 2020

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday signed into law the PHP4.1-trillion national budget for 2020, which is 9 percent higher …

Robredo’s drug findings ‘a dud’: Palace

MANILA — Malacañang on Monday dismissed Vice President Leni Robredo’s findings and recommendations on the illegal drugs campaign as “a dud”, …

PNP eyes top 10 ‘high-value’ drug targets per region

MANILA — Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa on Monday vowed to continue the government’s intensified campaign against …