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Supreme Court begins internal probe against Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma

New Delhi, March 21 -- The Supreme Court has started an internal probe against Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma to gather evidence and information. The Apex judiciary has tasked Delhi High Court... Read More


Legal expert refutes claims of 'warrantless' arrest for Duterte

Manila, March 21 -- A lawyer accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday refuted claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest was "warrantless," stressing that it was legal... Read More


Senator dubs PCO-CICC pact vs. disinformation 'timely, most relevant'

Manila, March 21 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday cited as "timely and most relevant" the partnershp between the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Co... Read More


Pakistan's active promotion of cross-border terror is biggest roadblock to peace: India

New Delhi, March 21 -- India said today that Pakistan's active promotion and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism is the biggest roadblock to peace and security in the region. MEA spokesperson Randh... Read More


PBBM inspects CALAX Governor's Drive Interchange construction progress

Manila, March 21 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the inspection of the ongoing construction of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Governor's Drive Interchange, a key infrastructur... Read More


FDA expands list of VAT-exempt meds for non-communicable diseases

Manila, March 21 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the list of medicines for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) exempted from value-added tax (VAT). In a public advisory on Friday,... Read More


Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah vows action in honeytrap scandal

Bengaluru, March 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday assured the State Assembly that an inquiry would be conducted into allegations of an attempt to honeytrap several ministers and p... Read More


DOTr calls for addt'l lanes, toll holiday on damaged NLEX segment

Manila, March 21 -- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon called on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation to waive the toll fees for motorists affected by Wednesday's collision of an oversized ... Read More


Bookstore removes money envelopes from 'poll essentials' display

Manila, March 21 -- A bookstore chain has pulled out coin and money envelopes from the "election essentials" display in its stores as part of its marketing campaign ahead of this year's midterm polls.... Read More


SC: Lawyers not liable for misuse of notarial seal sans consent

Manila, March 21 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that lawyers cannot be held liable for notarial violations unless there is clear evidence that they knowingly permitted the misuse of their notaria... Read More