'Moving Ninoy Aquino Day to Aug 23 illegal'
ALBAY 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman slammed the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to move the commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day from August 21 to August 23 this year, noting it was illegal.
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Moving Ninoy Aquino Day to Aug. 23 illegal – Lagman
MANILA, Philippines — An opposition member of the House of Representatives yesterday questioned the motives of President Marcos in moving the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, saying this is a violation of the law.
4 House committees bring hearing on drugs, POGOs to Pampanga
BACOLOR, Pampanga — The House of Representatives' «quad» committee will hold its first hearing on Friday on the proliferation of drugs and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) under the administration of former president Rodrigo Dutertte.
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After PBBM approves Angara's education cluster
Press Release - PRIB: Senate grateful for 'very good' rating of its performance
The Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero, expressed gratitude for the continued public satisfaction with its performance, as reflected in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey for the second quarter of 2024.
‘Duterte’s age won’t stop ICC from issuing arrest warrant’
MANILA, Philippines — Although there may be some humanitarian considerations, former president Rodrigo Duterte’s age will not preclude the International Criminal Court (ICC) from issuing an arrest warrant against him, a lawyer representing the drug war victims said.
Marcos appoints Negros lawmaker as TESDA chief
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has named Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez as the new director general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Duterte-issued land titles in Boracay invalid – DAR
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has invalidated the certificate of land and ownership awards (CLOAs) distributed by former president Rodrigo Duterte to members of the Ati community in Boracay.