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Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:17:00 +0800
DILG urges vice govs to sync local laws with national policies
“Vice governors are in a unique position to bring about positive change as presiding officers of their respective provincial governments. I strongly support you [Vice Governors] to craft relevant ordinances for the benefit of the people,” Abalos ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:50:00 +0800
CSC says ready to help state workers affected by streamlining of bureaucracy
“The CSC may take a lead role in the placement of affected personnel with permanent appointments who will opt to remain in the government service,” CSC Commissioner Aileen Lizada said in mixed English and Filipino during an interview with state t...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:26:00 +0800
82% of Filipinos trust results of 2022 elections — Pulse Asia
Results of a nationwide poll of 1,200 adults conducted from June 24 to 27 showed 82% of respondent saying they have big trust that the outcomes of national and local polls were accurate and credible.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:01:00 +0800
Solgen Guevarra: Challenging ICC 'drug war' probe an option
"We shall decide on our final course of action after consultations with the [Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Justice], international law experts, and the Office of the President."

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Localized peace talks to continue
Localized peace talks with communist rebels will continue under the Marcos administration because the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity finds it more effective than past strategies.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Lakas-CMD eyes replacing PDP-Laban in Congress
As the opening of the 19th Congress nears, the ascent of the once-powerful Lakas-CMD party has become imminent and inevitable, most particularly with the expected election of Rep. Martin Romualdez as the next speaker.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Carpio: China’s consent not needed to enforce South China Sea ruling
China does not need to recognize The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling on the West Philippine Sea for the Philippines to enforce sovereignty in the area, retired senior associate justice Antonio Carpio said.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos to appoint two CA justices from JBC shortlist
President Marcos will choose his first two justices from the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)’s shortlist consisting of 13 nominees to fill the vacancies at the Court of Appeals.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
‘Revive child protection committees in schools’
A veteran legislator from Mindanao is urging the national government to revive what used to be the child protection committees in schools across the country, for purposes of protecting children from all kinds of abuses.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Group wants more fuel price reduction measures
A transport group is asking the Marcos administration for more fuel price reduction measures and more public utility vehicle units to operate ahead of the resumption of full on-site classes next month.



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