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BATO: SENATE PROBE BARES ICC ARREST VIOLATIONS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that the recent Senate hearing into the circumstances surrounding the administration’s arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte had uncovered various violations and irregularities. “Pero gano’n pa man, ako’y nagpapasalamat pa rin sa hearing na ginawa ni Senator Imee dahil at least, […]

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ICC ARRESTS WARRANTS ARE ILLEGAL – DELA ROSA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa warned of legal implications if the Philippine authorities will continue to implement any arrest warrant from International Criminal Court (ICC). The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief made the remark as he joined the thousands of Filipinos in a rally calling for the return of former President Rodrigo Duterte at […]

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NOGRALES HAILS COLLEGE EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY LAW

The chair of the House committee on labor and employment hailed the signing into law of a measure allowing employees with at least five years of experience to attain a college degree through an alternative education program. “Thanks to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s signing of Republic Act 12124 that institutionalizes the expanded tertiary education equivalency […]

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Government

BIR TO INTENSIFY CAMPAIGN VS TAX EVADERS

There will be no sacred cows in the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) crackdown on tax evaders, as it hailed the Department of Justice (DOJ) for filing a ₱176 million tax evasion case against Hilmarc’s Construction Corporation—one of the country’s largest government contractors—for using ghost receipts to illegally reduce its tax obligations.  In a post […]

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LANAO SUR GUV ENDORSES DELA ROSA’S REELECTION BID

Lanao del Sur Governor Datu Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. has endorsed the reelection bid of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, citing the senator’s ties and contribution in Mindanao’s development. “Hindi ho tayo malulugi kung iluluklok natin pabalik sa Senado. Hindi ba, ‘pag sinabi niyang, ‘itaga niyo sa Bato,’ totoo po ‘yon. Ipinaglalaban niya ‘yung […]

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Business & Economy

TIME: SMC, SUBSIDIARIES AMONG TOP 500 APAC FIRMS

SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang welcomes TIME’s recognition of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and its subsidiaries, Petron Corporation and Ginebra San Miguel Inc., in its list of top 500 companies in Asia Pacific. SMC ranked No. 85, making it the second highest-ranked Philippine company, while Petron placed No. 216 and GSMI, No. 345. […]

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Government

CIGARETTE FACTORY FACES ₱8.5B TAX EVASION CASE

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed an ₱8.5 billion tax evasion case against individuals behind an illicit cigarette factory and three warehouses raided in Bulacan and Valenzuela, marking the largest enforcement operation against illegal cigarettes in 2024.  In a post on the official BIR Facebook page, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. revealed that […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN IN MANILA

AGRI Party-list on Saturday held its campaign kick off in Manila with public market visits and a motorcade as it renewed its commitment to continue fighting for more support for the agriculture sector to achieve cheaper food and food security, as well as quality and free healthcare service. “Sinimulan po natin ang kampanya sa pagkumusta […]

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DENR CHIEF HONORS 2,600 ESTERO, RIVER RANGERS

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga underscored the indispensable role of the River and Estero Rangers in safeguarding the rivers and streams as she emphasized the need to strengthen their capacities and ensure sustained support for their efforts. Addressing around 2,600 Estero and River Rangers from the National Capital […]

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NOGRALES EYES BETTER FIRE PROTECTION IN DAVAO CITY

Following the recent LPG explosion that injured six workers, former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles emphasized the need for a “serious, long-term commitment” to fire preparedness in Davao City. According to Nograles, “for the past five years, fire incidents have steadily risen, and this highlights the need for more fire stations and better equipment for […]