MMDA drops appeal on SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would no longer file a motion for the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its decision on the MMDA’s single ticketing system, an official said yesterday.
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Philippines to sign maritime, labor deals with Germany
BERLIN – President Marcos arrived here early yesterday (Manila time), commencing his five-day visit to Germany and the Czech Republic, which is aimed at strengthening ties between the Philippines and the two European countries in various fields including maritime, labor and people-to-people exchanges.
Sara: Quiboloy deserves fair trial
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has defended controversial Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy amid measures by lawmakers to make him show up during their inquiries into the pastor’s involvement in alleged human trafficking, sexual abuse and those involving the franchise of his broadcast network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).
Press Release - Zubiri: Senate OKs Negros Island Region Act
The long-awaited Negros Island Region (NIR) Act, which bring the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor together under one administrative region, was approved today on third and final reading in the Senate.
DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed hope that the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers will be signed soon to enhance protection for Filipino mariners.
Press Release - Angara: Reporma sa procurement law, tugon sa korapsyon sa gobyerno
TIWALA si Senator Sonny Angara na ang kanyang isinusulong na pag-amenda sa umiiral na Government Procurement Reform Act o GPRA ay magbubunga ng positibong pagbabago sa pagpapatupad ng mga proyekto at purchase of goods and services and supplies at iba pang aktibidad ng gobyerno na nalulusutan ng matinding korapsyon.
Trump says will free US Capitol rioters if reelected
WASHINGTON, United States — Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of his first actions if reelected, calling them "hostages."