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MANILA (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) will ensure that the country’s maritime resources are protected as the government awaits the resolution of its case against China regarding contested territories in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the Palace said. “I think that is where we have made measures, both by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and […]
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Wednesday said a special committee will be formed to handle the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. “It (proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law) could go to several committees, so I decided — subject to the approval of everybody — to create a Special Committee (so) all of the Committee chairmen will be Vice Chairmen of that Mother Committee,” Belmonte told reporters in a press briefing. The […]
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights wants alternative arrangements like house and hospital arrests for pregnant detainees and prisoners, in recognition of women’s rights as embodied in the constitution.
Here’s the update on the ongoing confirmation of Department of Justice Leila De Lima in the Commission on Appointments brought to us by Eagle News reporter Meanne Corvera.
An international tribunal gave China until December 15 to present their counter-memorial in response to the Philippine complaints regarding the disputed territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. Based on the Chinese counter-memorial, the tribunal will decided whether or not a hearing is needed.
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 3 (PNA) — Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago on Tuesday stepped down as judge of the prestigious International Criminal Court (ICC) due to her health problem. ”Pursuant to my commitment, I hereby confirm that the Court should proceed on the basis that I am stepping down as elected judge,” Santiago said in her letter to ICC president Sang-Hyun Song dated June 3. ”Since I was elected in December 2011, I have […]
MANILA, June 3 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed the petition questioning the legality of the creation of the office headed by Rehabilitation Czar Secretary Panfilo Lacson. During the en banc session, the SC dismissed the petition filed by taxpayer Louis Biraogo ruling that there was no grave abuse of discretion on the part of President Benigno S. Aquino III when he issued Memorandum Order No. 62 creating the Office of the […]
Malacañang said that the United States and Australia were not trying to shame China when officials of said countries spoke against Beijing’s aggressive claims in the West Philippine Sea.
Senate president Franklin Drilon has rejected the proposed creation of an independent commission to investigate the pork barrel anomaly, saying that the power to investigate anti-graft cases belong to the Ombudsman.
A party-list representative asked the House Committee on Education and Culture to look into the alleged computer and textbook scams during the Arroyo administration.
Certain areas in Albay may expect a return to normalcy regarding their electric supply with the arrival of a new transformer.
A fire caused by the explosion of a LPG tank in Parola compound in Manila caused 42 injuries, including severe burns.
