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BIR 'saves' P461-M in revenue from crackdown vs. illicit cigarettes

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday said sustained enforcement operations in Pampanga this month maintained an estimated PHP460.98 million in government revenue as part o... Read More


Plan to seek presidency won't affect VP Sara's cases - DOJ

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said the complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte have been resolved and are now under review. The complaints were in connecti... Read More


PSAC, ASEAN-BAC, Go Digital PH tie up to accelerate digital growth

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Private Sector Advisory Council - Digital Infrastructure (PSAC-DI), ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), and GoDigital Philippines have formalized a strategic partnershi... Read More


Melvin Matibag takes oath as NBI chief

Manila, Feb. 20 -- Lawyer Melvin Matibag on Friday took oath as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before Executive Secretary Ralph Recto during a ceremony held at Malacana... Read More


ICC grants ex-president Duterte request to skip confirmation hearing

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted former president Rodrigo Duterte's request to skip his confirmation hearing on Feb. 23. In a court document issued Friday, the IC... Read More


4 more ex-DPWH execs named respondents in Revilla flood control raps

Manila, Feb. 20 -- Four former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials have been included in the complaint against former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. in connection with the alleg... Read More


PH Red Cross heightens alert amid floods, landslide in Mindanao

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has placed its chapters in Mindanao on heightened alert after heavy rains caused by the prevailing shear line triggered flooding and a landslide in pa... Read More


DFA reasserts Philippines' claim over Sabah

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reaffirmed the Philippines' claim over Sabah amid renewed discussion over a 2012 Philippine map depicting the contested territory. At a ... Read More


DepEd pushes for stronger alignment of education, training, industry

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday pushed for stronger alignment among educational institutions, training providers, industry partners, and government agencies as it repr... Read More


MMDA completes safety walkthrough for 'Trillion Peso March'

Manila, Feb. 20 -- Officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led a walkthrough of the People Power Monument in Quezon City on Friday to ensure unhampered vehicular flow, peace,... Read More