MARAWI CITY, Lanado del Sur, Dec. 1 — The future Bangsamoro government has the authority to enact laws for the management and protection of Lake Lanao which is classified as an inland water, Government of the Philippines legal team head Anna Tarhata Basman said during a public consultation of the House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law in this city. Basman addressed the issue on Lake Lanao which is among the […]
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DTI to conduct holiday trade fair for disaster victims
The Department of Trade and Industry will conduct a holiday domestic trade fair for disaster victims.
DILG and DOJ, to put a stop to illegal drug trading in prison
The Department of Interior and Local Government as well as the Department of Justice will cooperate to put a stop to the trading of illegal drugs in New Bilibid Prison.
DPWH to conduct road-reblocking
The Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct road-reblocking over the weekend.
Change in mall hours, implemented
In response to the heavy traffic problem that is brought about by the holiday season, the adjustment in the mall hours operation will now be implemented up to January 3, 2015.
Scholarship act gives wider educational access to poor but deserving children
The Republic Act 10648 will allow students who belong to the top 10 of their class to enter any state college or university without the need of taking any college entrance exam.
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago criticizes House of Representative’s definition of “savings”
The leadership of the House of Representatives defended their definition of the term “savings” against the criticism of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
Government will borrow to address shortcomings of 2015 national budget
The remaining balance needed for the 2015 national budget will be met by government borrowing in foreign and domestic banks and other financial institutions.
Rice importer faces smuggling charges
The third largest rice importer in the country will face charges for selling imported rice without permit from the National Food Authority.
DOE explains oil price hike
The Department of Energy said that they cannot prevent the oil companies in raising the price of oil with the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan.
Pilot stage of Justice Zone launched in Quezon City
Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima and Supreme Court Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno attended the launch of the pilot stage of the Justice Zone in Quezon City.
EBC signs MOA with Office of Civil Defense
To help the public against the threat of disaster, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation signed a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Civil Defense to aid in the proper dissemination of information in times of disaster.
