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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 acting spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco in a statement. Once the bill is approved, the penalty for such...