By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 9 (PNA) — Malacanang on Friday said the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act has been completed, paving the way…
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Five Customs officials, car trader and several others charged for smuggling luxury cars
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Oct. 9 (PNA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday filed smuggling charges against several individuals including Customs personnel before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in…
Belmonte confident House of Representatives to pass 2016 budget before midnight
MANILA, Oct. 9 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Friday said he is confident the House of Representatives can pass the Php3.002 trillion General Appropriations Bill before midnight. This, after President…
DOJ maintains PHL local law prevails over ex-President Arroyo’s case
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday maintained that the local law in the Philippines will prevail over the case of former President…
DOJ confirms US troops’ role in “Oplan Exodus”
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday confirmed the participation of American troops in “Oplan Exodus” that ended the terroristic activities of Malaysian…
Palace respects Senate’s decision to revive discussions on Mamasapano incident
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said it will respect the decision of the Senate to bring back to the floor the committee report on the…
SC upholds CA ruling on NOVAI’s land ownership row
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) lauds the Supreme Court (SC) in upholding a Court of Appeals (CA) ruling that canceled ownership…
Senate panel submits proposed PCOO budget for plenary approval
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) – The Senate finance committee on Thursday submitted for plenary consideration the proposed 2016 budget of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and its…
DOST to support ‘Maglev’ train prototype
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will support the ‘Maglev’ train prototype, a kind of train developed by a Filipino inventor…
DOTC eyes 30% jump in use of high-capacity mass transport
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is eyeing the fielding of more high-capacity mass transport units to reduce traffic in Metro Manila….
Senate to pass budget, BBL by December — Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 7 (PNA) — The Senate on Wednesday adjourned without passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) which is still being discussed at the plenary of both the…
MILF Iqbal appeals to lawmakers to pass BBL
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 7 (PNA) — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and peace panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal on Wednesday urged Malacanang to certify as urgent the Basic Law on…
Former senator Joker Arroyo passes away at 88
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 7 (PNA) – Former senator Joker Arroyo has died while reportedly undergoing open heart surgery in the United States. He was 88 years old. The family…
Bicam panel approves SK Reform bill
MANILA, Oct. 7 (PNA) — The bicameral conference committee of Congress has approved the measure seeking to reform the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) by insulating it from too much politics. The panel approved…
SEC exemption from bank secrecy law crucial to PHL joining ASEAN Exchange
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for its exemption from the bank secrecy law to ensure that companies comply with laws…