The Iraqi government said that it continues to hold two cities against the numerous attempts of Islamic State militants to seize them.
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Aga Muhlac, Rep. Fuentebella agree to drop election case
The House of Representatives has dismissed actor Aga Muhlach’s election protest against the Camarines Sur representative.
President Aquino to personally submit BBL to congress on Wednesday
Presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles confirmed that President Aquino will personally hand over the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to the Congress.
Obama to reveal “Game plan” for combating ISIS
President Barack Obama said that he will explain to American and congressional leaders this week his plans on going on the offensive against Islamic State militants.
Palparan pre-trial postponed
Presiding Judge Teodora Gonzales re-scheduled the pre-trial proceedings against retired Major-General Jovita Palparan.
Rollback in petroleum products
Oil companies are scheduled to implement price rollbacks this week on petroleum products, with 20-30 centavos to be deducted on diesel prices and 20-10 centavos on kerosene.
DFA budget hearing in Congress
The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently presenting their budget in a Congressional hearing while OFWs conduct protest actions outside of Congress.
Bangsamoro Basic Law prioritized
Senate President Franklin Drilon asked the senate to prioritize the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Implementation of Last Mile route
Today marks the start of the implementation of the last mile route for the trucks of Manila port. This was implemented to solve the problem of port decongestion.
Lawmakers ask for simpler budget presentation
The House Committee on Appropriation asked the various government branches and agencies to make use of simpler presentation for their proposed national budget and general appropriations act.
Former Justice Secretary Gonzalez passed away
Former Department of Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr passed away at the National Kidney Institute at the age of 83. He served as Justice secretary during the Arroyo administration.
House-sized asteroid to buzz Earth on Sunday
(Reuters) – A recently discovered asteroid about the size of a house will make a relatively close pass by Earth on Sunday, flying just past the communication satellites that circle the planet, scientists said. NASA said the asteroid, known as 2014 RC, poses no threat, though at its closest approach it will be only about one-tenth the distance to the moon, or roughly 25,000 miles (40,000 km) from Earth. Communications and weather satellites are generally […]
