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Senate to tackle Go, Bato's ICC case in caucus

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Senate will hold a caucus to discuss the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor's move identifying Senators Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go and Ronald "Bato"... Read More


Nearly 2M ARBs to benefit from P28.2-B 'Tulay ng Pangulo' project

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Close to 2 million agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and rural residents are expected to benefit from the PHP28.243-billion bridge-building initiative approved by the Department ... Read More


BOC sets public auction of 12 luxury vehicles next week

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Bureau of Customs - Port of Manila (BOC-POM) is set to conduct a public auction through sealed bidding for 12 luxury vehicles linked to the Discayas. In a statement on Monday, ... Read More


40 Importers, brokers charged in BOC's anti-smuggling campaign

Manila, Feb. 17 -- A total of 40 importers and licensed customs brokers have been charged before the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported Tuesday. In a news release, the ... Read More


Senate eyes March hearing on DepEd's proposed trimester shift

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Senator Bam Aquino on Tuesday said the Senate is eyeing to start hearings on the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposal to shift to a trimestral academic system in March, stress... Read More


Bet withdraws from Antipolo special polls

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Lorenzo Juan "LJ" Sumulong III has backed out from the special polls to represent the Second District of Antipolo at the House of Representatives (HOR). In a social media post, the... Read More


Lawmaker seeks tougher legislative action vs. illegal online betting

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for tougher legislative action to curb the rapid spread of illegal online gambling, as unlicensed betting sites continue to lure millions of Filip... Read More


Police nab overstaying British national in Romblon

Manila, Feb. 17 -- A fugitive British national was arrested in Romblon for overstaying in the country, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. In a report, Police Regional Office Mimaro... Read More


Cops seize P70-M illicit tobacco products in Pampanga

Manila, Feb. 17 -- More than PHP70 million worth of smuggled tobacco products were seized during a police operation in a warehouse in San Simon, Pampanga, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on ... Read More


DOJ insists Atong Ang's coddlers liable under law

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday asserted that persons coddling or helping fugitive businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang escape arrest are criminally liable under the law. DOJ... Read More