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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:13:00 +0800
NTC has 'no power' to restrict access to news websites, members of the press — IBP
"To takedown the websites is to muzzle their owners. Such a drastic move can't be anchored on statements that in court would be treated as hearsay," the Integrated Bar of the Philippines said on Saturday.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 14:23:00 +0800
ICC prosecution: High-profile DOJ-led review of 'war on drugs' killings a ‘desk review’
The high profile Department of Justice-led panel assessment of "war on drugs" operations that resulted in deaths was a mere "desk review" and does not reach the level of a domestic investigation that would merit a deferral of the International Crimin...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:16:00 +0800
Gov't to continue pursuing talks with service contract holders on WPS exploration — DOE
The Energy department said Saturday that it "firmly stands for the assertion of Philippine rights by through the promotion of exploration in the West Philippine Sea."

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:12:00 +0800
Joint oil, gas dev't in South China Sea is the 'right' way for win-win — China
The Philippines earlier ended talks with China for a joint energy project in the South China Sea after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered an end to the negotiations. 

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:28:00 +0800
DOH doesn't expect Metro Manila to be placed under Alert Level 2 despite high positivity rate
An official from the Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday that she doesn't expect the capital to be placed under a higher alert level, citing manageable admissions in many hospitals.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
DOST completes nuclear commissioning of research reactor
The Department of Science and Technology has completed the nuclear commissioning of a long mothballed research reactor in the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute complex in Quezon City, signaling the start of research and training of nuclear...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Korea-funded dam to help address food security – Drilon
The completion of the P11.2-billion Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project in Iloilo will help boost the country’s food security and address declining agricultural productivity, according to Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who championed the co...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
EO promotes teachers’ career progression
To promote professional development and career advancement among state educators, President Duterte has issued an executive order that creates five new teaching positions and promotes an expanded career progression for public school teachers.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
SRP issuance has legal basis – DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry emphasized the issuance of a suggested retail price bulletin for basic goods is authorized by law, amid questions being raised on its legal basis.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Lorenzana meets with incoming national security adviser
Less than a week before the Marcos administration officially takes over, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has met and spoken with two key incoming defense and security officials to discuss matters of national security and ensure a smooth transition...



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