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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:12:00 +0800
Traslacion still suspended in 2023 as threats of COVID-19 remain
Fr. Earl Allyson Valdez, Quiapo Church attached priest, said in an interview with DZBB that Traslacion will not push through next year because the threats of COVID-19 persist.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:10:00 +0800
Remulla to stress rule of law, due process at UNHRC review
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday that he would present the Marcos administration's supposed gains in the arena of human rights and the rule of law before the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:52:00 +0800
Marcos wants investigation into Percy Lapid slay to continue
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wants the investigation into the killing of radioman Percy Lapid to continue even with the gunman and mastermind both identified.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:22:00 +0800
9,207 examinees finished first day of 2022 Bar exams — Supreme Court
A total of 9,207 examinees finished the first of the four-day 2022 Bar examinations on November 9, the Supreme Court Public Information Office said.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos OKs DOE’s offshore wind energy exploration
President Marcos has approved the Department of Energy proposal to explore and develop the Philippines’ offshore wind potential as part of efforts to ensure energy security.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
House OKs 3 bills to generate P47 billion annual revenue
At least P47 billion in annual revenues are expected to be generated once three bills recently approved by the House of Representatives are enacted into law, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos Jr. to promote ‘global partner’ Philippines at ASEAN Summit
President Marcos vowed yesterday to promote the Philippines as a “global partner” of its allies and to protect its interests as he departed for Cambodia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
DBM: 169,688 vacant government posts, 62,158 contractuals
There are more than 160,000 unfilled positions in the national government, while 62,000 workers hold non-permanent positions, according to the Department of Budget and Management.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
CHR renews push for rights defenders protection bill
The Commission on Human Rights has reiterated its call for the passage of the Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill as well as to end the practice of red-tagging of rights defenders, activists and other advocate groups.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
US gathers experts to curb drug demand in Philippines
The United States government, through the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has gathered international experts to train local government representatives in developing strategies to mitigate the impact ...



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