LTO may resume delivery of driver’s license this month
MANILA, Philippines — With the expected delivery of plastic cards in the coming days, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to resume the issuance of driver’s licenses this month.
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DENR wants Chocolate Hills resort closed
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday ordered the implementation of a temporary closure order earlier issued against a resort at the Chocolate Hills in Bohol amid viral social media posts of a swimming pool built right at the foot of the declared National Geological Monument.
DENR: Chocolate Hills resort ordered shut for lack of environmental clearance
MANILA, Philippines (Updated, 6:02) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday that it had issued a closure order and a notice of violation to the administrator of a resort within the vicinity of Chocolate Hills in Bohol for operating without an environmental compliance certificate.
Looming arrest for Quiboloy as Senate won't shield 'Son of God'
MANILA, Philippines — Defenders of controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy at the Senate have failed to muster enough signatures to block the contempt order against him, placing the self-claimed "Son of God" at the mercy of looming arrest if he does not respond to a show cause order within 48 hours.
Rights group to German, Czech gov’ts: Highlight ongoing EJKs in talks with Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — A human rights alliance called on Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns about the continuing extrajudicial killings in the Philippines with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his visits to the Central European nations.
Press Release - Transcript of Senator Risa Hontiveros interview with Karen Davila on ANC's Headstart
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Armed men intimidate journalists reporting on Pampanga demolition
MANILA, Philippines — Two journalists who were covering a demolition in Angeles, Pampanga faced threats and intimidation from armed men on Tuesday, the Olongapo chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said.
Press Release - Robin Thanks Sen. Hontiveros for Due Process on Contempt Order vs Pastor Quiboloy
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Tuesday night thanked Sen. Risa Hontiveros for allowing due process by issuing a Show-Cause Order on Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo C. Quiboloy.