Category: General

Manila: The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is set to open a motu propio (on its own) investigation on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, panel chairperson Senator Ronald dela Rosa announced on Wednesday. In a phone interview with reporters, dela Rosa said he will “definitely” start the investigation before the regular session resumes on Nov. 4. “Kahit nakabakasyon tayo, naka-break ang Senate. Dahil kung mag-start pa tayo sa pagbalik after ng Undas, puro na tayo budget hearing (Even if we are on a vacation, the Senate is on a break. Because if we start when

Manila: Malacañang on Wednesday expressed support for the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) plan to reinvestigate high-profile killings associated with the drug war launched by former president Rodrigo Duterte. ‘The reopening of the investigations of the high killings related to the war on drugs should indicate that the Marcos administration places the highest importance on the fair dispensation of justice and on the universal observance of the rule of law in the country,’ Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement. The PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is reviewing the cases of Tanauan City, Mayor Antonio Halili following the revelation

MANILA: The Quezon City government is set to roll out electric buses as part of its fleet that offers free transport service to its residents. In a press release, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said Wednesday that this project solidifies the city government’s commitment to pioneering environmentally sustainable practices. ‘We are excited to roll out these electric buses as part of our city’s dedication to implement programs and policies that promote environmental sustainability,’ she said. The city government has procured eight electric buses with a 41-seating capacity per unit. Each has ample space to accommodate standing passengers and is also

Three young farmers from Piddig, Ilocos Norte got fresh insights on agriculture as an enterprise and are now ready to embark on cattle fattening and premium rice production. Ephraim Laureta, 25, and Julius Manuel, 21, just came home from an 11-month immersion program in Taiwan under the International Farm Youth Exchange program, while Windell Dela Cruz, 24, also underwent a similar training program in Japan. Both programs are being implemented by the Department of Agriculture- Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) and are aimed to develop deserving youth to become farmer leaders and empowered agricultural entrepreneurs. Being an out-of-school youth who failed

KUALA LUMPUR, The requirement for adequate knowledge of the Malay language as an additional condition for applying for citizenship under the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 has gained the support of most members of Parliament. The bill seeks to amend Clause (1) of Article 15 of the Federal Constitution, concerning citizenship by registration for the foreign wife and children of Malaysian citizens. It introduces a new requirement that applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the Malay language. Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) expressed his agreement, saying that all citizens should be able to understand and have a command of the national