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SC UPHOLDS DOH, FDA AUTHORITY OVER CIGARETTES

Senator Pia Cayetano called it a victory for the future generation as she commended the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that upheld the validity of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009 and recognized the continued regulatory authority of the Department of Health (DOH) […]

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MANDANAS RULING TO BOOST BRGY NUTRITION PROGRAMS

“It’s important that our barangays are fully informed about the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition 2017-2022 as a framework for implementing solutions to lack of proper nutrition, and the boost that the Mandanas-Garcia ruling of the Supreme Court will have on local nutrition programs.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on […]

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DIMAAMPAO IS 2ND MUSLIM JUSTICE IN SC – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the appointment of Court of Appeals Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao as the second Muslim justice at the Supreme Court. Gordon, an ex-officio member of the Judicial and Bar Council, said he welcomes Dimaampao’s appointment which was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Muslim communities in the country. “Dimaampao will surely give an equal […]

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RIZAL REP LAUDS SC ISSUED BODY-CAM GUIDELINES

A win for the people and for the police. This was stressed by Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles as he hailed the Supreme Court for issuing the guidelines on the use of body-worn cameras in serving search and arrest warrants, and explained how these would help ensure that police operations are above board and […]

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FAST-TRACK LGU DEVELOPMENT PLANS — VILLAFUERTE

Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has called on local chief executives  to speed up the crafting of their development plans that will lead to the full devolution of basic services and facilities from the national government (NGs) to their respective local government units (LGUs).  Executive Order (EO) No. 138, issued by President Duterte last month, […]

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CAR, ILOCOS READY TO IMPLEMENT MANDANAS RULING

“There is high anticipation among the mayors here in Northern Luzon for the implementation of the Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court which expands the role of LGUs (local government units) in the delivery of basic services to constituents.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles who served as main speaker in the […]

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KEEP OUR LAWYERS, JUDGES SAFE – PANGILINAN

As co-equal branches of government, the Senate’s support of the Supreme Court’s position against the spread of threats and killings of lawyers and judges will help keep them safe and alive which in turn will help keep ordinary citizens safe and alive, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Gusto lang nating ligtas at buhay ang lahat, mapa-abogado […]

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NOGRALES WELCOMES SC’S MOVE VS MURDERS OF LAWYERS

Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has welcomed the Supreme Court’s (SC) move to address the continuing attacks against members of the law profession, with 56 law practitioners killed since 2016. The 56th casualty, lawyer Winston Intong, was gunned down near his house in Malaybalay, Bukidnon last week, a day after the SC, Department of […]

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GORDON LAUDS SC OK OF COMMUNITY SERVICE GUIDELINES

Senator Dick Gordon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights lauded the Supreme Court’s recent approval of guidelines for the use of community service as a penalty for minor offenses as stated in Republic Act 11362 or the Community Service Act. Gordon said, the law, which he authored, will allow the courts […]

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REP. NOGRALES LAUDS JUDICIARY FOR ADAPTING TO PANDEMIC

A neophyte lawmaker and lawyer lauded the judiciary for “adapting quickly in the face of challenges arising from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure that the administration of justice continues.”This as Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta said that the Supreme Court resolved 825 cases since quarantine measures were imposed in March. “The judiciary was […]