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House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo First District Representative Janette Garin emphasized that building owners should follow the infrastructure standards as number of structures in Sarangani were shattered after the magnitude 6.8 earthquake. This was raised by Garin during her interpellation on ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo’s privilege speech regarding his call to amend building…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now studying the possibility of rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), four years after the Philippines formally cut ties with the international tribunal. “There is also a question: Should we return under the fold of the ICC? So, that’s again under study. So, we’ll just keep looking at it…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. swore in former Office of the Presidential Adviser for Investment and Economic Affairs (OPAIEA) Executive Director Rafael Consing as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) on Friday. Consing will have a term of three years as MIC President and CEO. Shortly after the oath…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated Friday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction to conduct its investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on illegal drugs, as he insisted that the country’s judicial system is well-functioning and can handle the case. President Marcos made the remarks during a media interview following an…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. allayed public fears on Friday about his health condition especially after he was unable to attend the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum on Thursday evening. “I, basically, just ran out of steam yesterday. Hindi pa ako nakapag-recover sa biyahe. I suppose I just needed rest. I’m fine…
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The Philippines’ Special Envoy to the Republic of South Korea for Digital Transformation made several recommendations to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the digitalization and modernization of the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) after leading a mission to South Korea early this month. In a memorandum to President Marcos dated November 13, Dennis Anthony Uy,…
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The decision of the Biden administration to send a high-level presidential delegation to the Philippines next year to boost investment and trade ties manifested the Philippines’ continuing strong partnership with the United States, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said over the weekend. In his arrival statement after attending the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday recognized 246 local government units for their accomplishments and success in the battle against illegal drugs in their respective areas. The awardees were feted by DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos during the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Awards held at the Crowne Plaza Manila…
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Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy the full support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. amid impeachment calls against her as the latter emphasized that she does not deserve to be ousted from office. “Binabantayan namin nang mabuti because we don’t want her to be impeached. We don’t want her to—she does not deserve…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)’s failure to address the demands of drivers and operators has fueled PISTON’s resolve to continue its transport strike. The group remains firm on its demand to remove the December 31 deadline for franchise consolidation, eliminating the franchise consolidation requirement altogether, and repealing the PUVMP in its entirety.…
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