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Ateneo starts search for new University President
The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Board of Trustees on Wednesday announced it will begin the search for its next University President.
Senate honors Rene Baterbonia, Tacloban shooting victims
The Senate on Wednesday, August 5, adopted resolutions honoring the life of Rene Baterbonia and recognizing his contributions to Philippine sports.
MMDA, NBI caution public vs NCAP text scam
The MMDA has sought the assistance of the NBI to investigate a text scam using the agency’s name to trick motorists into paying fake penalties for supposed NCAP violations.
DOLE: TRO on NCR P85 wage hike violates Labor Code
DOLE Usec. Felipe Egargo Jr. said they have asked the Office of Solicitor General to raise with the Pasig Regional Trial Court branch 152 the alleged violation of the Labor Code following the court's issuance of a temporary restraining order on the P85 wage hike in Metro Manila.
House members urged to follow suit on resolution to lift TRO on NCR wage hike
A lawmaker called on members of the House on Wednesday to follow suit after 21 senators signed a resolution calling for the lifting of a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the P85 minimum wage hike in Metro Manila.
House prosecution welcomes court orders on document review, judicial notice
The House prosecution panel welcomed the latest rulings of the impeachment court which they said would help expedite the trial proceedings on confidential funds, which rely heavily on thousands of documentary evidence.
Lawmakers raise concerns over water, electricity consumption of Pax Silica project
House Resolution 1247, filed on July 29, seeks to determine the project’s implications on national security, data governance, environmental protection, and foreign participation in critical industries, among others.
Remulla says he and other execs were also targets of 'character assassination' plan
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said he, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla, and others were also allegedly being targeted in what authorities describe as a supposed scheme to fabricate a human trafficking case.
Supreme Court issues TPO vs AFP chief over alleged red-tagging of lawyer, activists
The Supreme Court issued writs of amparo and habeas data in favor of lawyer National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL)-Negros chairperson Rey Gorgonio and other activists.
Ombudsman urges Sandiganbayan to reverse Revilla bail ruling
Ombudsman prosecutors urged the Sandiganbayan Third Division to overturn its resolution granting bail to former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. in his malversation case over an alleged ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
Ombudsman urged to probe Pujalte over alleged freezing of TB procurements
Concerned health advocates have urged the Ombudsman to investigate and preventively suspend acting Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. over his alleged freezing of procurements of tuberculosis (TB) commodities.
DepEd eyes more guards in big public schools, metal detectors amid campus violence
The Department of Education (DepEd) is proposing to deploy more security guards in large public schools and provide metal detectors to schools nationwide as part of efforts to address school-related violence.
NBI: Talent manager’s apology won't stop probe into alleged smear plot vs Recto
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said the apology issued by the arrested talent manager to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto will not affect its ongoing investigation into the alleged plot to orchestrate a character assassination against the Cabinet official.
SC junks petitions vs House impeach proceedings vs VP Sara for being 'moot'
The Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions questioning the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte that took place at the House of Representatives, saying the issue has become moot.
VP Sara impeachment must trigger overhaul of confidential funds system—Drilon
Rather than viewing the impeachment trial solely as a case against Duterte, Drilon said it should prompt Congress to revisit the entire confidential funds system, which now covers billions of pesos across the bureaucracy.
CICC monitoring online platforms to prevent minors from accessing deadly weapons
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center said Wednesday it was monitoring various online marketing platforms in a bid to prevent minors from accessing deadly weapons.
Padilla tests auditor on knowledge of terrorism, security threats
Senator Robin Padilla on Wednesday questioned former Commission on Audit (COA) state auditor Roderick Wamil about his familiarity with terrorism and security threats in the country.
Auditor: Medicines ‘not normal’ reward for information in confidential operations
Roderick Wamil, former auditor at the Commission on Audit’s Intelligence and Confidential Fund Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), said the OVP under Duterte was the first to use medicines as a form of payment to informants.
Woman nabbed for 'scamming' BTS fans with fake concert tickets
A 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly scamming BTS fans by selling highly sought-after tickets for the K-pop supergroup's concert, police said Wednesday.