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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:28:00 +0800
CHR backs bill seeking drug treatment centers, urges rights-based approach
“While it is true that the national government has consistently centered its campaign against drugs on crime prevention and eradication, it has not lost sight of its duty to aid in the recovery of those whose lives have been destroyed by illegal dr...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:52:00 +0800
Stern SC warning: Inciting violence against judges is contempt of court
According to the SC Public Information Office, the court en banc has discussed "possible actions" over statements "made by a certain Lorraine Badoy containing threats against Judge Marlo A. Magdoza-Malagar". 

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:31:00 +0800
Former Ombudsman investigator is new CHR commissioner
Lawyer Beda Angele Epres is the first out of the five anticipated appointments to the CHR en banc—the highest decision and policy-making body of the constitutional body

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:43:00 +0800
BFAR urged to provide aid to 'Karding'-affected fishers
PAMALAKAYA urged the the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to assess the situation of fishing communities along Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:05:00 +0800
Chinese embassy to ‘step up law enforcement’ following POGO-related crimes
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said it is ready to work with the local government in addressing crimes related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, noting that it affects its bilateral relationship with the Philippines.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:04:00 +0800
In Photos: Aerial view of Super Typhoon Karding's aftermath
As the cyclone howled through expansive acres of flooded agricultural land, it left countless agricultural crops to waste.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:49:00 +0800
NDRRMC: 8 dead, 3 missing in aftermath of 'Karding'
In its latest situation report on the effects of Karding, the NDRRMC said that 16,476 families or 60,817 persons were listed as affected by the Super Typhoon. 

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:36:00 +0800
Ex-CJ Bersamin replaces Vic Rodriguez as executive secretary
The appointment of Lucas Bersamin, who currently heads the Government Service Insurance System, comes after Vic Rodriguez resigned as executive secretary due to personal reasons.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:10:00 +0800
House OKs P3.573-billion DOT budget for 2023
The House of Representatives on Monday approved the proposed P3.573 billion budget of the Department of Tourism for the fiscal year 2023.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos: Coordinate release of water from dams during typhoons
To prevent destructive flooding and casualties during typhoons, President Marcos ordered yesterday the close coordination among water agencies, local government units and the state weather bureau in releasing water from dams.



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