De Lima gets highest human rights award from Liberal International - Rappler

Rappler De Lima gets highest human rights award from Liberal International Rappler AWARD. The Liberal International has awarded detained Senator Leila de Lima its highest human rights prize. File Photo by Joseph Vidal/PRIB. MANILA, Philippines – Detained Senator Leila de Lima has received the…

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Drugs board chief: 10000-bed rehab center in Nueva Ecija a 'mistake' - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Drugs board chief: 10000-bed rehab center in Nueva Ecija a 'mistake' Inquirer.net The Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center at Fort Magsaysay in Laur, Nueva Ecija. (Contributed photo). Pushing for a new tack in the war on drugs, Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chairman Dionisio…

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Garbage at cemeteries lesser this year, says MMDA - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Garbage at cemeteries lesser this year, says MMDA Manila Bulletin The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) expects to collect a lesser volume of garbage at cemeteries during this year's All Saints Day and All Souls Day observance. Francis Martinez, an official of the…

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All Saints' Day peaceful in Central Visayas - Inquirer.net

All Saints' Day peaceful in Central Visayas Inquirer.net PUBLIC observance of the annual All Saints' Day in Central Visayas was generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office said Wednesday. Chief Supt. Jose Mario Espino, PRO-7 chief, said there were no untoward incidents reported, only the…

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'Fake news,' Trillanes says on alleged 'little narco' tag by Trump - GMA News

GMA News 'Fake news,' Trillanes says on alleged 'little narco' tag by Trump GMA News Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday tagged as “fake news” a newspaper column which claimed that he was referred to as a “little narco” by US President Donald Trump. In a text message, Trillanes said: “That's…

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Duterte to let independent agencies to probe son, son-in-law | SunStar - Sun.Star

Minda News Duterte to let independent agencies to probe son, son-in-law | SunStar Sun.Star PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he would rather let independent agencies to look into the smuggling allegations hurled against his son Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and son-in-law lawyer…

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Duterte to let independent agencies to probe son, son-in-law | SunStar - Sun.Star

Duterte to let independent agencies to probe son, son-in-law | SunStar Sun.Star PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he would rather let independent agencies to look into the smuggling allegations hurled against his son Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and son-in-law lawyer Manases "Mans"…

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PRO-Davao holds 'Oplan Kaluluwa' in cemeteries | SunStar - Sun.Star

Davao Today PRO-Davao holds 'Oplan Kaluluwa' in cemeteries | SunStar Sun.Star POLICE Regional Office (PRO)-Davao director Police Chief Superintendent Manuel Gaerlan conducted a surprise inspection on Tuesday, October 31, in various cemeteries in Davao City as part of their preparation for "Oplan…

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Engaging the youth (Part 2) - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Engaging the youth (Part 2) Manila Bulletin As we continue our efforts in youth development, we must be able to also embrace innovation so we can reexamine our current mechanisms and programs for the youth. Our methods must be able to adapt to this distinct character of the youth…

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House panel OKs funding requirements for bill creating 'judges-at-large' posts - GMA News

GMA News House panel OKs funding requirements for bill creating 'judges-at-large' posts GMA News The House Committee on Appropriations has approved the funding requirements of the substitute bill for measures aimed at creating positions for so-called "judges-at-large." The proposal aims to address…

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