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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Joel E. Zurbano

Hontiveros asks government to protect Veloso from threats in the Philippines

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros urged the government, particularly law enforcement agencies, to provide security for Mary Jane Veloso upon her expected return...

Senate sets POGO final hearing on Nov. 26—Hontiveros

The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality scheduled the next and final hearing concerning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) on...

Marcos: Veloso coming home

Indonesia: Transfer process to PH may begin in December Overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges,...

Bato confident NAC will hit 2-yr. target

SENATOR Ronald Dela Rosa is optimistic about the government’s ability to reach its target beneficiaries for the national amnesty program.  The program targets guerrillas of...

Syndicates may be using dredging vessels for drug smuggling, Tulfo suggests

International drug syndicates may be using dredging vessels to smuggle illegal drugs into the Philippines. This concern was raised by Senator Raffy Tulfo, who suggested...

Lawmakers push for bigger education budget for SUCs, LUCs

Legislators are advocating for additional funding to implement free higher education in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs). Senator Sherwin...

Padilla urges reclassification of marijuana

Senator Robin Padilla has urged the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to reclassify cannabis, lowering its status from...

Gatchalian: Proactive approach on POGO workers

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to take a proactive approach, canceling the alien employment permits issued to...

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