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OFW remains repatriated ‘with dignity and respect’

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — With dignity and respect. This was how the remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW), who was abducted...

Senate suspends Enrile

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — September did not start well for Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile. The Senate yesterday carried out the Sandiganbayan order to...

Nancy on Makati City Hall Bldg 2: Beauty subjective

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Sen. Nancy Binay yesterday reacted to Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s claim that the controversial P2.2-billion Makati City Hall Building...

Filipino troops safe after ‘greatest escape’

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — All Filipino peacekeepers from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (Undof), who were earlier trapped on the...

Procy or Kiko: Who’s more qualified?

BY PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA – They are both qualified, but only one “boss” should lead the agriculture sector, said Iloilo City’s Senate President Franklin...

All set for Senate probe on MRT

BY PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA – Tomorrow, the Senate sub-committee on public services will start an investigation on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT). An MRT coach...

Ice bucket challenge ‘good cause’ – Drilon

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Senate President Franklin Drilon will start September by taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Drilon yesterday described the challenge, which...

‘Better care for patients with rare diseases’

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Patients with rare diseases should be provided with an adequate level of health care, according to Sen. Sonny Angara. Angara...

Aquino wants limit on judicial powers

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III wants to ensure that his administration’s reform program will continue. “Baka naman iyong anim na taon...

Drilon gunning presidency, too?

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Ilonggo Senate President Franklin Drilon is being considered to run for higher office in the next election. He could even...