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Thu, 9 Dec 2021 17:28:00 +0800
Duterte to discuss 'peaceful' transition in Biden's Democracy Summit
Presidential adviser on foreign affairs and chief of presidential protocol Robert Borje noted that Duterte's term is about to end and that a democracy cannot be strong if there is no peaceful and regular transfer of power.

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 17:11:00 +0800
Lawyers to fight for nullification of 24-day warantless arrest under anti-terrorism law
Petitioners have hurdled questions on mounting a facial challenge against the contentious Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 as the Supreme Court struck down parts of the law in its historic vote on Tuesday.

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 16:39:00 +0800
Set to go public, Bank of Commerce plans to raise P3.5 billion
Bank of Commerce is looking to raise P3.5 billion in fresh capital through an initial public offering next year.

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 16:16:00 +0800
Grabbing the opportunity to share: Philstar.com surprises orphanage with early Christmas treats
In the Philippines, Christmas starts as early as September. But last September, amid the funny memes of “Father Christmas” Jose Mari Chan popping out and his timeless tunes starting to fill the holiday air, a heartbreaking news: 122 people, inclu...

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:40:00 +0800
Tough times fuel timely Lifetime Free Gas promo from SEAOIL anew
Seeing the need for a sustainable marketing program that can help alleviate some of the burdens this pandemic has brought upon the motoring public, SEAOIL continues its Lifetime Free Gas promo five years in a row.

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:34:00 +0800
Eala loses to Czech foe, exits Florida juniors tourney
Alex Eala bowed out of contention in the JA Plantation Orange Bowl junior championships with a 6-3, 6-3 defeat to Kristyna Tomajkova of Czech Republic.

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:33:00 +0800
Senators hail Supreme Court for upholding most of anti-terror law
"What the petitioners really wanted was for the law to be declared as unconstitutional... That did not pass in the court," Lacson said.

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:30:00 +0800
PayMaya introduces verified badge system for sellers to make online shopping safer
With this another first from PayMaya, legitimate and trustworthy sellers using the PayMaya wallet as the preferred mode of payment can get a special badge that marks them as PayMaya Verified Sellers.  

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:19:00 +0800
Robredo hopes full decision on anti-terrorism law will resolve petitioners’ concerns
Vice President Leni Robredo said she is hoping that the full decision of the Supreme Court on the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 will resolve the concerns of the petitioners against the heavily assailed law feared to have a lasting impact on civil libert...

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:18:00 +0800
SC ruling on anti-terrorism law: 'Small, important' win for 'defeated' human rights
The long, anxious wait of 37 groups of petitioners assailing the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 ended with a “small win,” as the Supreme Court struck down a the dangerous qualifier in terrorism acts in the law, but they vowed: The bigger fight for hu...



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