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To honor the achievements of one of the city's prolific Pasiguenos, the local government of Pasig has declared June 22 as “Ka-Jovito Salonga Day,” coinciding with the statesman’s birthday.

Cebu biz leaders welcome measure imposing stiffer penalties on tax offenders; however, they worry that if it becomes law, it could be used to harass legitimate businesses

CHR Commissioner Beda A. Epres While the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has underscored the various accomplishments achieved in the protection of human rights, it strongly urged the government “to do more.” CHR Commissioner Beda A. Epres said: “Indeed, we have many reasons to be proud of a

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, August 10, said it fully supports the passage of House Bill No. 1709 entitled “An Act Defining and Declaring Vote-Buying as a Heinous Crime." Comelec/MB Filed by Malasakit at Bayanihan Rep. Anthony Golez, Jr, the bill seeks to escalate the el

Comelec acting spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco (File photo) MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday expressed its support for the measure seeking to declare vote-buying as a heinous crime. "The Comelec, through Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia, fully supports the passage of HB (House Bill) No. 1709 entitled "An Act Defining and Declaring Vote-Buying as a Heinous Crime", authored and filed by Malasakit at Bayanihan Rep. Anthony Golez, Jr.," said Comelec act...

Malasakit@Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Anthony Golez wants to criminalize both the acts of vote-buying and vote-selling, which is believed to be a common activity during every election season. Workers check the printed official ballots to be used for the upcoming 2022 National and Local Elections a

Office of the Ombudsman Criminal charges for plunder and graft, including administrative complaints, have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) against Lipa City re-elected Mayor Eric B. Africa and seven other city personnel in connection with the P107.2 million cash advances alleg

In celebration of "Araw ng Pasig," five newly-constructed school buildings in the city were officially named after prominent Pasigueños, following a policy shift steering away from naming infrastructure projects after incumbent politicians. The short ceremony was held at the Rizal High School at 11

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto bade farewell to the traditional practice of naming infrastructure projects, particularly government-owned buildings, after politicians, opting instead to recognize the achievements of prominent individuals who hailed from the city. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Vico Sotto'

Commission-on-Human-Rights The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the deaths of two children, 12 and 13 years old, who were caught in a crossfire when soldiers were reportedly ambushed by alleged fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA) last Feb. 8 in Catubig, Northern Samar In a sta