MANILA, Jan. 22 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday dismissed the petition seeking the independence and fiscal autonomy of the judiciary. The petition for mandamus, entitled “Save the Supreme Court…
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Catholic bishops reiterate stand on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
MANILA, Jan. 22 (PNA) — Catholic bishops have reiterated the stand of the Catholic Church on the need to consult and let the people participate in the discussion concerning the proposed Bangsamoro…
Win or lose,’ PHL says it will honor tribunal decision on China case
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Jan. 22 (PNA) — The Philippines on Thursday said it will honor the decision of the arbitral tribunal, which is hearing the case it filed against China…
Philippines, U.S. reiterate South China Sea row must be settled through international arbitration, says Palace official
MANILA, Jan 22 (PNA) — Senior Philippine foreign affairs and defense officials and their counterparts from the United States have reiterated that the maritime dispute in the South China Sea must be…
SC defends JDF
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 22 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday defended the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF), saying that it is what they use to augment the scant…
SC affirms Catholic Church’s rights to free speech, expression
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 21 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday affirmed the “freedom of the speech and expression” and the “right to property” of the Catholic Church….
No need to fight on best responsible parenthood method – Malacanang
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan. 21 (PNA) — A Palace official on Wednesday said there is no need to fight on the best method on how to be responsible parents in the…
People will always support a government that cares, says Palace official
MANILA, Jan. 21 (PNA) — As politicians gear up for the 2016 presidential elections, a Palace official said on Wednesday that Filipinos will support a government that champions reform and good governance….
PHL, US officials hail “successful” strategic dialogue in Manila
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Jan. 21 (PNA) — The Philippines and United States on Wednesday hailed as “successful” its two-day strategic bilateral dialogue as both allies renewed its commitment to further…
Poverty-reduction takes lion’s share in 2015 budget
MANILA, Jan. 20 (PNA) — In support of the Aquino administration’s intensified drive to reduce poverty in the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) today said that Social Services now…
Drilon seeks presence of ConCom members to BBL hearing
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Jan. 20 (PNA) — Senate President Franklin M. Drilon urged on Tuesday the Senate panel hearing the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to invite the members of…
Malacanang confident BBL approval still on track
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan. 20 (PNA) — Malacanang remains confident that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will be approved as planned. Sessions of both the House of Representatives and the…
Palace says Reproductive Health Law supports responsible parenting
MANILA, Jan. 20 (PNA) — Malacanang said on Tuesday that the Reproductive Health (RH) Law promotes responsible parenthood. “Ang pinakamahalagang aspeto nito (RH Law) ay ang pagtuturo ng kaalaman sa ating mga…
Government efforts to secure Pope Francis were effective, Palace official says
MANILA, Jan. 20 (PNA) — Following the successful state and pastoral visit of Pope Francis, a Malacañang official said on Tuesday that the government’s efforts to secure the Pontiff were effective. Asked…
Aquino assures his gov’t is addressing corruption, poverty issues
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan 19 (PNA) – -President Benigno Aquino III assures Filipinos that his administration is doing its best to address corruption – a point raised by Pope Francis in…