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CHR lauds gov't help for 'Malaya Lolas,' pushes for full reparation

Manila, March 17 -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is calling for full reparation, official recognition, and a formal apology for the "Malaya Lolas," the Filipina survivors of wartime sexual sla... Read More


1990 letter on Scarborough Shoal 'not binding' - DND chief

Manila, March 17 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday described as "not binding" the letter presented by China alleging that Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Mas... Read More


PH needs to beef up air defenses - defense chief

Manila, March 17 -- The Philippines needs to beef up its air defenses, especially in weapon systems that are capable of intercepting missiles fired by hostile nations. "Kailangan dagdagan natin yung ... Read More


DND chief: No '3rd Force' coup threat detected

Manila, March 17 -- Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday said no threats have been detected from a so-called "Third Force" which is reportedly plotting to seize pow... Read More


Pag-IBIG Fund housing fair in Pampanga to feature over 20K homes

Manila, March 17 -- More than 20,000 affordable housing units across Central Luzon will be made available to aspiring homeowners during the Pag-IBIG Regional Housing Fair for Central Luzon scheduled f... Read More


CA confirms 57 AFP generals, senior officers

Manila, March 17 -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) has confirmed on Tuesday the ad interim appointments and nominations of 57 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the Armed Forces of t... Read More


Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur to open Monday

Manila, March 17 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday announced that a better-maintained Andaya Highway segment of the Maharlika Highway in Camarines Sur is set to be opene... Read More


Embassy assures legal aid to 2 OFWs arrested in UAE

Manila, March 16 -- Amid reports that two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were arrested for allegedly filming missile attacks, the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi on... Read More


DOJ rejects Villars' plea to return complaints to SEC

Manila, March 16 -- The panel of prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has turned down the request of the Villars to send their insider trading and stock manipulation complaints back to the S... Read More


DOE audits nearly 200 gov't agencies, finds most compliant

Manila, March 16 -- Efforts to cut electricity and fuel use by up to 20 percent across government agencies are gaining ground as authorities push conservation measures amid the ongoing Middle East con... Read More