Lacson: Marcos-era decree on obstruction of justice needs to be revisited

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:34:20 +0000

Lacson: Marcos-era decree on obstruction of justice needs to be revisited

Senator Panfilo Lacson said the Congess needs to revisit the presidential decree issued during the time of former President Ferdinand Marcos that penalizes obstruction of apprehension and prosecution of criminal defenders. 

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Sandiganbayan denies ex-AFP comptroller Ligot’s plea in forfeiture case

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:57:19 +0000

Sandiganbayan denies ex-AFP comptroller Ligot’s plea in forfeiture case

The Sandiganbayan has denied a joint demurrer to evidence filed by former military comptroller Lt. Gen. Jacinto Ligot and other accused facing civil cases on the forfeiture of unlawfully-acquired properties worth P55 million.

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Ex-military official may be new agri chief – Duterte

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:59:09 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he might appoint a former military official to replace Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, who is on his way to head the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa).

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Pulse: Duterte remains most trusted government official

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:15:48 +0000

Pulse: Duterte remains most trusted government official

President Rodrigo Duterte remains the most trusted government official, the latest Pulse Asia survey released on Wednesday showed.

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CBCP to faithful: Observe ecological conversion during climate emergency

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:55 +0000

CBCP to faithful: Observe ecological conversion during climate emergency

The CBCP on Tuesday urged the Catholic faithful to observe “ecological conversion” during a time of “climate emergency.”

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PNP may revoke pact with ‘Ang Probinsyano’ for rape scene of lady cops

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:36:27 +0000

PNP may revoke pact with 'Ang Probinsyano' for rape scene of lady cops

The PNP may cancel the MOU it signed with ABS-CBN after an episode of “Ang Probinsyano” showed two policewomen being raped by criminals.

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NBI arrests 8 Chinese, 1 Filipino for alleged kidnapping in Las Piñas

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:58:12 +0000

NBI arrests 8 Chinese, 1 Filipino for alleged kidnapping in Las Piñas

The NBI said that nine individuals were arrested in Las Piñas for alleged kidnapping and serious illegal detention.

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Sotto echoes Locsin view on Philippine ties: If he says we stay, we stay

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:34:30 +0000

Sotto echoes Locsin view on Philippine ties: If he says we stay, we stay

Senator Tito Sotto echoed DFA Secretary Teddyboy Locsin’s stand that the Philippines will not cut ties with any country. 

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Marcos backs reimposition of death penalty; wants ‘heinous crimes’ defined

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:01:22 +0000

Marcos backs reimposition of death penalty; wants 'heinous crimes' defined

Senator Imee Marcos on Saturday said that she is up for the reimposition of the death penalty in the country, but clarified that she wants to define what “heinous crimes” are. 

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