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Assad declared landslide victor in wartime Syrian election

(Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad has secured a landslide victory in a wartime election that was condemned as a sham by his opponents but demonstrated his tenacious hold on power after three years of brutal civil war. Parliamentary speaker Mohammad al-Laham said Assad secured 88.7 percent of votes cast in the election, which was held mainly in the central and western parts of the country, where his forces hold sway. “I declare the victory of […]

Measures in place to protect marine resources in West Philippine Sea: Palace

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 […]

Speaker Belmonte says ad hoc committee to handle proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law

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 […]