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MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste has upheld its decision granting the Philippine government's request for the extradition of former congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DoJ) said Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — Employers and workers’ groups are calling on the government to increase the budget of the Commission on Human Rights to make sure it is able to monitor labor-related human rights violations.
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste has rejected the plea of expelled Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnulfo Teves Jr. to reverse its decision granting the Philippine government’s request for his extradition, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
MANILA, Philippines — A year after the P125 million in confidential funds spent by the Office of the Vice President in just 11 days sparked controversy, the Commission on Audit (COA) has confirmed irregularities in most of the expenditures, and wants the OVP to return over P73 million in disallowed funds.
MANILA, Philippines — The four local government units (LGUs) in Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) on Wednesday suspended in-person classes due to inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon or «habagat.»
A resolution commending and honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his illustrious career and invaluable contributions to the country was adopted in the Senate Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is prepared to follow leads on extrajudicial killings (EJKs) if provided with the "right evidence," Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Wednesday.
Senator Mark Villar delivered his sponsorship speech on the proposed amendments to the charter of the Development Bank of the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 2804 authored by Senator Mark Villar and Senate President Chiz Escudero has undergone multiple consultative meetings, public hearings, and technical working group sessions to craft Committee Report No. 308, which Senator Mark sponsored on the Senate floor.