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Senate approves on 3rd reading the appointment of judges-at-large

May 21, 2019

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure creating judges-at-large positions in the lower courts to address the overloading of cases in the trial courts. Senate Bill 2065, under Committee Report No. 496, or the “Judges

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MWSS gives Maynilad five days to reply why water supply remains low in southern Metro Manila

May 21, 2019

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewage System (MWSS) regulatory office on Tuesday has issued a notice of service obligation failure to Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MWSI) for failing to meet its service obligations, as indicated under the concession agreement. ‘Last April

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Month-long Philippines, Australia military drill starts in Zamboanga del Sur

May 21, 2019

A month-long military exercise between the Philippines and Australian forces began on Monday in Zamboanga del Sur. 2nd Lt. Angel Manglapus, public affairs officer of the 1st Infantry Division, said the exercise “aims to enhance the combat skills, competence on

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Palace: Defense department, NSA studying security risk raised vs Huawei

May 21, 2019

Malacanang said on Tuesday that the Department of National Defense and the Office of the National Security Adviser are studying the security concern raised against the Chinese technology giant Huawei. “I suppose the Department of National Defense and National Security

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DND welcomes ROTC restoration bill passage at the House of Representatives

May 21, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed the passage of Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) bill in the House of Representatives. ”The Department of National Defense welcomes the approval of House Bill

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Former Ombudsman barred from entering HK: DFA

May 21, 2019

Former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales was barred from entering Hong Kong on Tuesday due to “immigration reasons” and told to return to Manila by a 6 pm flight. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) sources said. Carpio, according to sources, arrived

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Senate approves on 3rd reading the appointment of judges-at-large

May 21, 2019

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure creating judges-at-large positions in the lower courts to address the overloading of cases in the trial courts. Senate Bill 2065, under Committee Report No. 496, or the “Judges

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 Bill recognizing flexi-time, compressed work week passes on third and final reading in Senate

May 21, 2019

The Senate has approved the bill that recognizes work arrangements such as flexi-time and compressed work week on third and final reading on Monday afternoon. “We are grateful to our colleagues for seeing the value of this law, especially that

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