NTF-ELCAC rejects call for abolition
THE National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) yesterday took strong exception to the recommendation of visiting UN special rapporteur Ian Fry to abolish it.
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Frankfurt Book Fair takes a peek at PH publishing
THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) welcomed Frankfurt Buchmesse and German publishers as they conducted «Gear Up» on Wednesday at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.
MMDA official suspended over EDSA bus lane fiasco
MANILA, Philippines: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Task Force Special Operations Chief Edison «Bong» Nebrija was suspended starting Thursday to ensure a fair investigation into reports in which he alleged that one of the vehicles that were apprehended along the EDSA Carousel Bus Lane belonged to Sen. Ramon «Bong» Revilla Jr.
‘No Cordillera without Benguet's farming industry’
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The agriculture department in Benguet believes that there is no Cordillera region without Benguet province's farming industry.
UN rapporteur’s report on NTF-ELCAC incomplete — Año
MANILA, Philippines — National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said that the United Nation Rapporteur’s report on the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is incomplete.
CHR calls for ‘timely’ review of other PDLs’ cases after De Lima’s release
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights has urged the government to promptly reassess the cases of other persons deprived of liberty following the release of former Sen. Leila de Lima on bail.
Blinken tells Asian nations they should be able to choose partners
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Tuesday for Pacific Rim nations to be free to choose their own partners, a veiled criticism of China on the eve of a presidential summit.
Press Release - Bong Go advocates for efficient government spending with emphasis on aiding the poor; reminds agencies to ensure aid distribution is free from politics
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, in an interview on Saturday, November 11, after his visit to government military troops stationed in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, underscored the importance of efficient government spending, especially in light of the ongoing Senate plenary budget deliberations. He also emphasized that prioritizing the needs of the less fortunate and ensuring their welfare must remain a top consideration.