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DOJ should be consistent in its legal opinion – Sotto
The “equity” that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had cited in the absence of a rule about the expiring franchise of ABS-CBN should have applied in the government's decision to abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States.
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Switzerland suspends all major events to combat virus
The Swiss government on Friday said it was suspending all events in the country involving more than 1,000 participants until March 15 in a bid to stop new coronavirus contagion.
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Ambassador Romualdez mulls new accord to replace VFA
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose “Babes” Romualdez disclosed on Friday that they will recommend the adoption of a new agreement with the United States, most likely in the “next two or three months” to replace the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) which was abrogated by President Duterte last Feb.11.
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100 additional Army troops deployed in Negros island
BACOLOD CITY - More than 100 military troops recently arrived here to boost the existing forces of the Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade (IBde) based in Negros Occidental.
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2 of 3 repatriates from Japan tested negative of COVID-19
The two out of three repatriates from Japan cruise ship who manifested symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have tested negative from the disease, the Department of Health said Friday.
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Japan to send vice justice minister to Lebanon after Ghosn escape
Japan on Friday said it would send a deputy justice minister to Lebanon after failed attempts to get former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn to return for trial on financial misconduct charges.
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AFP-PNP provide decent funeral to 2 NPAs in Agusan del Sur
CAMP DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG, Awa New Leyte, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur - The remains of two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, who were killed in an encounter with government forces three years ago, were finally given a proper burial through the joint efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) last Thursday, February 27.
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Duterte prohibits use of vapes, e-cigarettes in enclosed public spaces
President Duterte has issued an executive order expanding his nationwide smoking ban to cover the use of vapes, electronic cigarettes, and other tobacco products in enclosed public spaces.
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US mulls using sweeping powers to ramp up production of coronavirus protective gear
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering invoking special powers through a law called the Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic manufacturing of protective masks and clothing to combat the coronavirus in the United States, two US officials told Reuters.
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Duterte names successor of deceased BARMM parliament member
COTABATO CITY – President Duterte has named a new member of the Bangsamoro parliament, replacing a member of the regional legislature who passed away recently, officials confirmed over the weekend.
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Local legislation and nation-building
Equally important in achieving local development is local legislation. Good governance cannot be realized without enabling legislation which empowers local leaders and ensures that policy decisions on the local level result from democratic procedures.
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PH-US servicemen hold outreach mission in Palawan
Two Filipino-American servicemen joined their colleagues from the United States Civil Affairs Team as well as their counterparts from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the conduct of a one-day education outreach program in Palawan.
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United Kingdom has 19 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus
LONDON - The United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus after Wales identified its first case and two new cases were found in England, health authorities said on Friday.