Lawmakers pushing human rights agenda form ‘Makatao’ bloc

In and out of the halls of Congress, the lawmakers who banded together as a group called Makatao (Mambabatas para sa Karapatang Pantao) vowed to be committed “to the cause of human rights and pursuit of justice.”
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‘FAKE NEWS’ | CPP refutes report that Ka Owen, friend died after Naga shootout

News5 | InterAksyon The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Monday expressed doubts and branded as fake news the allegation that, prior to...
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Save Our Schools Network reports armed militia harassing Talaingod teachers, pupils

An SOS advisory received in Manila at around 9 o'clock Monday evening reported the presence of armed men suspected to be members of the...

Schooling without learning is a great injustice – World Bank experts

Hundreds of millions of children in developing countries reach young adulthood without even the most basic life skills despite spending years inside the classroom. This means they can't calculate the correct change from a transaction, can't read a doctor's instructions, and can't interpret a politician's campaign promise. What more build their own career or educate their own children?

National ID system gets Senate OK on 3rd reading; bicameral meetings set

With a vote of 17-2, the Senate on Monday approved on third reading a bill setting up a Philippine ID system, or Senate Bill 1738, seeking to integrate the "countless and redundant" government identification cards.
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Putin savors huge victory after winning six more years at Russia’s helm

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a landslide re-election victory on Monday, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another...
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Divorce bill sails through House of Representatives

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Monday approved the divorce bill on third and final reading, on a 134-57 vote, with two...
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WOW MALI | Duterte impersonator fools PCOO into distributing transcript of send-up dzRH interview...

MANILA - The Presidential Communications Operations Office committed a booboo on Monday when it distributed to media outlets the transcript of a hoax interview...
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Portions of EDSA in QC to undergo roadworks starting Friday, March...

Some portions of EDSA along Quezon City will undergo roadworks starting on Friday, March 23.
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Despite absence of Senate support, House votes on 3rd reading to postpone bgay, SK...

(UPDATED - 5:20 p.m.) Voting 162-27, the House of Representatives approved the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to October 2018 from the original May 14, 2018 schedule. The Senate, however, has yet to file a counterpart bill.

Andy Bautista skips Senate hearing on possible money laundering, but buys time to submit...

Resigned Commission on Elections chairman Andy Bautista failed to attend Monday's Senate Committee on Banks hearing on possible money-laundering violations, but his lawyers obtained permission from the panel chair, Sen. Chiz Escudero, to submit a comprehensive affidavit by March 26, where he would respond to questions raised by Senate probers.

WATCH | Magic and mystery a heady mix in Warner TV’s ‘Deception’

Superstar magician teams up with FBI to help solve crimes.

Toys ‘R’ Us Philippines to continue operations

The Philippine unit of retailer Toys ‘R’ Us will continue operations even after store closures in the United States, where the American company filed for bankruptcy.

WATCH | Viruses are falling from the sky – in their billions

Millions of types of virus and bacteria, including deadly varieties, are being swept up into the atmosphere in small particles from soil-dust and sea spray and being transported to other parts of the globe, according to new research.
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Finance department moves to ease investor concerns about incentives

The Department of Finance (DoF) has sought to assuage investor concerns about the loss of incentives under the second tax reform package that could make it even harder for the Philippines to compete with neighbors for foreign direct investments.