The Philippine National Police will augment its forces in crime-prone areas to intensify its drive to battle criminality.
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Sen. Enrile asks SC to stop his Sandiganbayan plunder trial
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile once again turned to the Supreme Court to stop the Sandiganbayan trial regarding his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
China calls on Phl authorities to treat convicted poachers humanely
China has called on Philippine authorities to treat the convicted Chinese poachers humanely and with impartiality according to the law.
Congressmen push for amending the bank secrecy law
Two lawmakers are seeking the removal of businessmen who issued bouncing checks from the coverage of the banking secrecy law.
DOH will release template for cigarette graphic warning
Next month, the Department of Health will release the template that will be used for the graphic warning which will be used on cigarette packages.
Impending transport crisis, according to LTO
The Land Transportation Office is urging the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and mayors in greater Manila to comply with its “no apprehension policy”, saying that non-compliance may result in a transportation crisis.
Re-election for President Aquino impossible, according to allies in Congress
House Speaker Sonny Belmonte said that it is impossible for President Aquino to be re-elected in 2016 because of constitutional restraints.
Gun registration under PNP ends today
The Philippine National Police reminds the public that the gun registration they are conducting will end today.
National debt balloons next year
The national debt that every Filipino shoulders will rise by 2015. At the end of 2014, the debt shouldered by every Filipino is estimated at Php 59, 121, next year this will rise to Php 64, 000.
Businessmen: emergency powers needed to address power crisis
A group of businessmen is supporting calls for the Congress to grant emergency powers to President Aquino to address the feared power crisis in the country.
SC decision on DAP will be rendered useless once congress redefines savings – Abad
Budget Secretary Butch Abad said that Supreme Court’s decision disallowing the declaration of savings at the end of the year will be rendered useless once Congress re-defines what “savings” is.
Palace presents P2.6T budget for 2015
Malacañang submitted its proposed 2.6 trillion pesos national budget to the House of Representatives.