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Restoring NFA powers seen to ease rice prices, aid farmers

Manila, May 29 -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday said the Senate is prepared to review existing laws governing the National Food Authority (NFA) and introduce amendments that would restore and st... Read More


Senior gov't execs covered by ongoing performance review - Bersamin

Manila, May 29 -- The ongoing "rigorous" performance review will also cover senior government officials, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Thursday. In a Palace press briefing, Bersamin said... Read More


DA to restore pork MSRP; FTI to intervene in markets

Manila, May 29 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said it will soon restore the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork to help consumers amid spiking prices, in line with Presid... Read More


DFA tells China: Pag-asa, Sandy Cay are part of PH

Manila, May 29 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday rebuked and rejected anew China's claims over the Spratlys, including the Sandy Cay or Pag-asa Cay 2 in the nearby Pag-asa Island.... Read More


QC, PNP ink deal for child dev't center in Camp Crame

Manila, May 29 -- The Quezon City government and the Philippine National Police - Officers' Ladies Club (PNP-OLC) Foundation, Inc. on Thursday signed an agreement on the opening of a child development... Read More


Aussie envoy: ASEAN COC must not ignore rights of 3rd party states

Manila, May 29 -- Australia renewed its call for a South China Sea code of conduct (COC) that would not prejudice the rights of third party states on the vital sea lane. Australian Ambassador HK Yu m... Read More


Comelec to remove barangay clearance as voter sign-up requirement

Manila, May 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will no longer include barangay clearance from the requirements for voter registration, as its issuance is being abused by unscrupulous individu... Read More


SC: Gov't workers who fail drug tests must be allowed to rehabilitate

Manila, May 29 -- A government employee facing an administrative offense for drug use must be given an opportunity to undergo rehabilitation, the Supreme Court (SC) said Thursday. "Dismissal is only ... Read More


Public warned vs. fake RTVM account soliciting online investments

MANILA, May 28 -- The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday warned the public against scammers using a fake Facebook account in the guise of its attached agency, the Radio Television M... Read More


Timor-Leste gov't to deport ex-lawmaker Teves

MANILA, May 28 -- The government of Timor-Leste confirmed on Wednesday it has decided to deport and ban expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. from entering the Southeast Asian state for 10 years. In a ... Read More