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President to endorse draft law on Bangsamoro

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III was set to endorse the draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress tomorrow. Senate...

Women of Malolos award for Belgian woman

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — For her tireless efforts in promoting education among young women in Visayas, a woman from Belgium has...

‘Probe planned attack on Chinese Embassy’

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — China asked the Philippines to thoroughly investigate reports that the three men arrested over a foiled attempt...

Filipinos in UK urged: Be vigilant

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — Filipinos in the United Kingdom were urged to be vigilant after British authorities raised the threat level...

Protect students from violence – Angara

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country were urged to carry out proactive security approaches to protect students from...

P5-billion CCT funds ‘missing’

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Sen. Miriam Defensor–Santiago is seeking an investigation on the whereabouts of the conditional cash transfer (CCT) funds not indicated...

Makati bldg probe ‘publicity’ for city facilities

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — It appears that the Senate investigation on the Makati City Hall Building 2 is providing publicity for the city’s...

Gov’t forms task force vs hazing

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — A task force has been organized by the government to review and strengthen the implementation of the...

2 Filipinos in Vietnam get death penalty

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — Two Filipinos have been recently meted with death penalty in Vietnam for drug trafficking, the Philippine Embassy...

Swimming as school subject?

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Children and teenagers may soon learn swimming compulsorily. Sen. Miriam Defensor–Santiago filed a bill that seeks to include swimming lessons...