MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Malacanang officials declined to comment on the latest decision of the Supreme Court (SC) regarding the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) saying they have not received a copy…
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DOJ forms joint task force to probe Mamasapano clash
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — As per directive of President Benigno S. Aquino III, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has formed a joint task force for the conduct…
SC lowers number of unconstitutional acts under DAP
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) en banc has lowered the number of unconstitutional acts previously declared as illegal under the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP)….
Prices of goods to further fall slightly– Domingo
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Prices of goods will further fall slightly, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory L. Domingo said. Domingo, at the sidelines of…
DepEd assures scholarships for beneficiaries of slain SAF members
By Mabelle M. Manalo MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday assured government assistance like scholarship grants for beneficiaries of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) members…
APEC urged to collaborate on initiatives to open up services markets
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Philippines and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) nations need to collaborate on initiatives to facilitate the development of liberalized services markets which…
Senate approves bill deferring SK elections
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading a House bill postponing the elections for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) from February…
Speaker Belmonte proposes joint inquiry on fallen 44 PNP-SAF personnel
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. proposed for a joint congressional inquiry on the recent clash between government forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front…
Govt infrastructure programs to jumpstart 2015 public spending
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The early enactment of the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is set to power this year’s public spending courtesy of the National Government’s massive infrastructure programs scheduled…
President Aquino cannot be criminally charged in Mamasapano encounter –Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Monday President Benigno S. Aquino III cannot be criminally charged on the principle of “command responsibility” in…
DTI urges speedy passage of Competition Law
MANILA, Jan 28 (PNA) — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory L. Domingo urged members of the House of Representatives for the speedy passage of the Competition Law. “House Bill…
Chief justice, lawmakers rally behind peace process
MANILA, Jan. 28 (PNA) — The Supreme Court chief justice and several lawmakers reiterated their support to the Bangsamoro peace process in the wake of an armed encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last…
PHL gov’t, MILF to ink protocol on decommissioning of MILF arms, forces
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan 28 (PNA) — The protocol on the decommissioning of arms and forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is set to be signed in Kuala Lumpur,…
FVR grieves over 44 fallen SAF troopers
By Ben Cal MANILA, Jan. 28 (PNA) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos on Wednesday grieved over the needless killing of 44 young police commandos during an 11-hour gun battle with combined…
2015 Bar exams to be held on Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29
MANILA, Jan. 27 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) approved on Tuesday to move the 2015 Bar examinations from October to November 2015 following the Philippine Association of Law Schools’ recommendation and…