Senate approves TRAIN, 17-1
November 28, 2017
The Senate approved the Duterte administration’s Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN, the first package of the government’s comprehensive tax reform program, on third and final reading, by a vote of 17-1 Tuesday. Senators who voted for the
Joint military exercise between Philippines, US ends
November 28, 2017
The joint exercise between the Philippine and United States Army dubbed Salaknib concluded on Monday, the Philippine Army’s spokesman said Tuesday. Lt. Col. Rey Tiongson said Salaknib is an Ilocano term means “Protector”. He noted that this year’s activity is the
Solicitor General claims petitions vs war on drugs “moves to destabilize Duterte administration”
November 28, 2017
Solicitor General Jose Calida on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions from lawyers and human rights groups against the administration’s war on drugs, saying the government is not tolerating killings of drug suspects. Calida, in oral arguments before the
Palace says no need to send formal notice to NDF terminating the peace talks
November 28, 2017
The Philippine government does not need to send a formal notice to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front terminating the peace talks, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President
Palace assures to look into alleged killings of drug suspects committed by cops
November 28, 2017
Malacanang assured on Monday authorities would look into killings of drug suspects in Manila allegedly by policemen, which were captured by cameras in the area. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the concerned agencies have to authenticate the security camera containing footage of
Philippines vows to continue pushing for rights-based approach in ASEAN
November 28, 2017
The Philippines said Tuesday said it will continue pushing for a rights-based approach in the Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s (ASEAN) as it convened the final meeting of the regional grouping’s human rights commission under its chairmanship. “The Philippines has
Palace warns transport franchise holders from joining strike
November 28, 2017
Malacanang warned on Tuesday jeepney operators from joining in the two-day transport strike next week. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a press briefing, could not say if work in government and classes would be suspended again when the nationwide transport
PN to welcome contingents which joined ASEAN naval exercise in Thailand
November 28, 2017
The Philippine Navy (PN) will welcome on Wednesday the arrival of its contingents which participated in the ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) in Thailand. Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said arrival and welcome ceremony to Philippine Navy team aboard Barko ng
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