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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday, May 31, defended its decision to provide P80,000 in livelihood assistance to “Rose,” the woman who crawled out of a Makati sewer, as online reactions questioned whether her case received priority due to its viral nature....

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. defended on Sunday, Dec. 17, the government’s illegal drug drive amid criticisms that the current drug war is too weak. Abalos said the campaign against illegal drugs today is geared towards due...

President Duterte used the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan's (PDP-Laban) national convention Wednesday, Sept. 8 to once again defend the honor of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III and Davao City businessman Michael Yang. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during...

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday, August 11 defended Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso after being mocked by critics for his old sexy photos circulating online. Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla (left) and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso "Hindi ito isyu (This is not an issue)....