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MANILA, Philippines — Former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor yesterday said that farmers should not be blamed for the decision of importers not to bring in rice while waiting for the implementation of Executive Order 62 on reduced tariff on the outsourced staple, following the warning of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. that a 60-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against EO 62 could result in a rice shortage.
FUGITIVE former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. can still apply for political asylum in Timor-Leste, his lawyer said.
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will appeal the extradition order issued against him by the Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste, according to his legal counsel Ferdinand Topacio.
MANILA, Philippines – Johnny Arcilla and Eric Jed Olivarez fashioned out straight-set victories to set up semifinal clashes with their respective doubles partners, bringing them closer to another title showdown at the Gov. Imelda Dimaporo National Open Tennis Championships in Lanao del Norte Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — If a Philippine court convicts her, suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo will have to serve her sentence in the country before being deported, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. warned of a rice shortage if the Supreme Court issues a 60-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against Executive Order 62, which reduces tariff on rice.
MANILA, Philippines — The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has opened applications and recommendations for associate justice posts in the Court of Appeals (CA) and the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan.
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste has granted the extradition request of the Philippine government against former Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr.