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Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says the military’s report that five more Chinese warships sailed in Philippine waters in Sibutu Strait without informing Manila is concerning more so is not “an act of friendship.” ABS-CBN NEWS

Palace on Chinese warships: ‘It is becoming an irritant’

MANILA – Malacañang said it is important to know the reason behind the constant passing of Chinese warships in Sibutu Strait near Tawi-tawi. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador...
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo says reviving the anti-subversion law would require careful study. The Anti-Subversion Act makes membership of the Communist Party of the Philippines and “any other organization having the same purpose” punishable by up to 12 years in prison. GMA NEWS

Restoring anti-subversion law needs study – Palace

MANILA – The proposal of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año to revive the anti-subversion law would require careful study, said Malacañang. Presidential spokesperson Salvador...
President Rodrigo Duterte signs into law a measure allowing courts to penalize those who committed minor offenses with community service. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Duterte OK’s community service penalty for minor offenses

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a law allowing courts to penalize those who committed minor offenses with community service instead of sentencing them to a jail...

2 Cabinet members face corruption probe

MANILA – The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) will look into alleged corruption involving two incumbent Cabinet Secretaries. PACC Commissioner Greco Belgica said on Wednesday that the...

Transfer of gov’t offices to provinces pushed

MANILA – To address traffic congestion in Metro Manila, senators on Tuesday proposed the transfer of Malacañang and other government offices to provinces. Senate President Vicente Sotto...
The Chinese Embassy calls the relevant departments of the Philippine government to bring to justice the employer of the victim Yang Kang, who jumped from a sixth floor window of his work office last Friday.

‘Protect rights of Chinese citizens’

MANILA – China urges the Philippines to protect the rights of Chinese citizens who were either staying or working in the country in light of a...
President Rodrigo Duterte says there is a need to tackle the country’s landmark victory against Beijing over the South China Sea disputes. Duterte is set to embark on his fifth visit to China this August. PNA

Duterte urges swift passage of 2020 budget

MANILA – To ensure the implementation of infrastructure projects, President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Congress for a swift passage of the P4.1-trillion proposed 2020 national budget. Duterte’s...
President Rodrigo Duterte says he “found nothing wrong with cops receiving gifts, especially from people expressing their gratitude.” ROBINSON NIÑAL/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

DILG: Accepting gifts violates law

MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warned police officers that accepting gifts of monetary value as bribe or favor from people...
Vice President Leni Robredo (right) contradicts President Rodrigo Duterte over government officials and employees receiving gifts from the people. PN FILE

‘Gov’t workers cannot solicit, receive gifts’

MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo contradicted President Rodrigo Duterte, who said that police officers can accept gifts, especially from people expressing gratitude. Robredo cited Republic Act...
Muslim Filipinos celebrate Eid al-Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice on Monday. It is one of the two greatest and most important holidays on the Muslim calendar. CNN PHILIPPINES

Duterte to Muslim Filipinos: Value submission to authority

MANILA – As the Islamic world observed the Eid al-Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice on Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Muslim Filipinos to...