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A citizens’ rights group reiterated its call for the Senate to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills. "The inertia of delayed legislation casts a shadow upon progress, stifling the very essence of justice and societal advancement," said CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor Tim Abejo....

With thousands of domestic and foreign visitors packing various festival activities, Dinagyang’s return to the city’s streets exceeded expectations, according to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. A "complete success" was how he described the festival’s return to a face-to-face celebration after two...

Some 28 business and professional organizations in the country have expressed strong support as they called to uphold the independence of the Commission on Audit, which has uncovered “deficiencies” in its audit on the way government funds were being appropriated by government agencies. “We,...