Baste questions relief of 35 Davao cops
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte yesterday questioned the relief of city police chief Col. Richard Bad-ang and 34 other police officers.
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Anti-vape group sounds alarm on ‘vapedemic’ among the youth
AMID the growing number of youths using vaping products, the Parents Against Vape (PAV) is sounding the alarm over what it said was an emerging public health crisis among young people dubbed “vapedemic.”
Geny Lopez collection including Joya, BenCab sold at ACC Auction 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Leon Gallery, in partnership with the Asian Cultural Council, recently concluded the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Auction 2024. It was the ninth year of collaboration between the gallery and the cultural group, and the auction turned out to be a huge success.
Villar adds more teeth to law protecting agriculture sector
MANILA, Philippines — The hardships being suffered by Filipino farmers and consumers due to cartels, hoarding, profiteering and other corrupt practices will soon be stopped as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act is closer to becoming a law.
'Procurement bill will lessen corruption'
SEN. Juan Edgardo Angara said Senate Bill 2593 or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) will enhance transparency and efficiency in government procurement process.
Palace orders MinDa chief Acosta to vacate post
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Maria Belen Acosta to vacate her post «due to loss of trust and confidence.»
Press Release - Gatchalian files bill seeking to outlaw POGOs amid mounting public outcry
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to outlaw operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country amid mounting outcry for such a move as criminal activities linked to the industry continue to rise.
Press Release - Filipino farmers protected as Senate ratifies Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Bill - JV Ejercito
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito praised the Senate's ratification of the bicameral conference committee report on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Bill on Wednesday, May 22.