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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:20:00 +0800
Padilla seeks equal rights for same-sex couples in civil union bill
Sen. Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill that seeks to give same-sex couples the same rights enjoyed by married straight couples under the law, saying it is “high time” for the Philippines to do so.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:41:00 +0800
Marcos mourns death of 'Asia's fastest woman' Lydia de Vega
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday condoled with the family and loved ones of sprint legend Lydia de Vega, saying the late sports icon "fought a good fight."

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:37:00 +0800
DFA: Sabah issue needs 'whole of government' approach
Padilla called on the government to assist the heirs of the last in asserting their commercial rights over Sabah through his privilege speech on Tuesday evening.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0800
Pimentel seeks Senate probe on ‘pricey, outdated’ DepEd laptops
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is asking the chamber’s Blue Ribbon panel to investigate the laptops bought by the Department of Education through the procurement service of the Department of Budget and Management which the Commission ...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:45:00 +0800
DOH: Close contacts of first monkeypox case still in quarantine
The DOH said the 10 close contacts of the patient—a 31-year-old individual from overseas—remain in quarantine and are asymptomatic.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:28:00 +0800
NTC chief says ABS-CBN must clear ‘violations’ for deal with TV5
NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba was referencing those found by a House of Representatives panel in the 18th Congress which became the reasons for denying ABS-CBN’s application for a fresh franchise even if several government agencies had cleared ...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:06:00 +0800
After Lydia de Vega’s death, lawmakers stress need to support athletes even in retirement
In paying tribute to Lydia de Vega following her death due to cancer, some lawmakers said there is a need to support athletes even in their retirement, recalling how the family of the Filipino track and field legend had to resort to crowdfunding for ...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:39:00 +0800
DILG's 'dialogue on Abra recovery' turns into discussion on drugs and jails
Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos' visit to the quake-hit province of Abra saw more talk on continuing the Duterte administration's “War on Drugs” taking up more airtime than the earthquake that just hit the area weeks prior.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:55:00 +0800
De Lima says dismissal of bribery raps shows cases vs her based on lies
In a statement Wednesday, the detained senator thanked the Ombudsman for dismissing the bribery complaints against her and her former aide Ronnie Dayan.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:50:00 +0800
House bill seeks reconstitution of claims board for Martial Law victims
Under the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013, the reparation for the victims will come from a P10-billion fund plus accrued interest that form part of the funds transferred to the Philippines by virtue of a Swiss Federal Cour...



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