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LIBANAN BATS FOR BODY TO PROBE DRUG WAR KILLINGS

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to order the creation of an independent fact-finding commission to investigate the extrajudicial killings associated with the previous administration’s controversial war on drugs. “We urge the President to form a panel – similar to the Agrava Fact-Finding Board – that will probe […]

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HOUSE QUAD COM TO PROBE WAR ON DRUGS INTEL FUND

The investigation into the alleged misuse of intelligence funds for a reward system in the anti-drug war gained momentum as the House Quad Committee intends to tap the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) for assistance. Quad Comm co-chair and Manila Representative Benny Abante confirmed this in a House press briefing.  […]

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BAGONG PILIPINAS SERBISYO FAIR AID CREATIVE SECTOR

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a comprehensive support initiative worth P75 million aimed at providing financial aid and capacity-building opportunities to over 15,000 members of the creative industry, including financial aid and other services.  The event entitled “Paglinang sa Industriya ng Paglikha,” was held Oct. 13-14 at […]

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LIBANAN TO GOV’T: PROTECT QUAD COM WITNESSES

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan is urging the government to provide “adequate protection and security” to key witnesses in the quad committee’s (quad com) ongoing probe into the past administration’s highly controversial war on drugs that resulted in massive atrocities. “The appropriate agencies should safeguard resource persons or key witnesses who have offered […]

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MORE INVESTMENTS FOR PH SEEN AFTER ASEAN SUMMIT

Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong optimism for increased foreign investments in the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s compelling presentation of the country as an ideal investment destination. In his address before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit in Laos, Marcos outlined the Philippines’ strategic position as a growing economy […]

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PALACE GIVES REMULLA’S APPOINTMENT PAPERS TO CA

The congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) has received the appointment papers of newly installed Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla Jr. “We already have Secretary Remulla’s papers, but we won’t be able to tackle his appointment for now because Congress is adjourned. We are not in session,” CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao […]

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HOUSE CELEBRATES ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK

The House of Representatives (HRep) celebrated the contributions of senior citizens to nation-building during its flag raising ceremony to mark the Elderly Filipino Week. “Our elderly have spent decades building our communities and supporting the development of our country. It is our sheer duty as lawmakers and staff to keep pushing for policies that protect […]

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MANILA REP. CHUA SEEKS REELECTION IN 2025 POLLS

Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua filed his certificate of candidacy with the Commission on Elections. Chua is seeking a second term as congressman of the district that covers Quiapo, Sta. Cruz, Binondo, Blumentritt, and San Nicolas. The legislator is running under the banner of the Asenso Manileño party led by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna […]

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ROMUALDEZ LAUDS REMULLA APPOINTMENT AS DILG CHIEF

Speaker Martin Romualdez extended his congratulations to Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), expressing full confidence in the governor’s qualifications and extensive experience in local governance as a solid foundation for his new role.  “We are happy with Gov. Jonvic’s appointment […]

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CO, GARBIN LEAD AKO BICOL NOMINEES FOR REELECTION

AKO BICOL Party-list Second Nominee Atty. Alfredo Garbin, Jr. has filed his certificate of nomination and acceptance at the Comelec field office at The Manila Hotel Tent City. Garbin said the First Nominee is incumbent Representative Elizaldy Co, and the Third Nominee is Atty. John Chan. He said Rep. Jil Bongalon is running for First District […]