Philippine ranking in WJP Rule of Law Index falls for fifth straight year
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By Jomel R. Paguian THE PHILIPPINES fell three spots to 100th out of 142 countries in the World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule…
Public told: Be vigilant against reallocation of confidential funds
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By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter CAUSE-ORIENTED groups called on the public on Wednesday to stay vigilant against any attempt by Congress…
Czechs eye defense ties with PHL
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THE CZECH Republic is organizing visits to the Philippines that would involve its top government officials and businessmen to boost ties in…
Gov’t to boost housing program
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BAGUIO CITY — The adjusted socialized housing price ceiling is an opportunity to boost the implementation of the Pambansang Pabahay para sa…
No changes to number coding yet
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ENFORCING a 7 a.m.-7 p.m. number coding scheme in the capital region is a likely option for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority…
Village bet killed in ambush
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COTABATO CITY — A candidate for village chief in Kapatagan town, Lanao del Sur was killed in an ambush on Wednesday, five…
Bangsamoro allocates 30% of next year’s budget for education
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COTABATO CITY — Almost 30 percent of the proposed P98.46-billion budget of the Bangsamoro regional government for next year is earmarked for…
BoI sees P1-T investment approvals by end-Oct.
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By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects the investment approvals for the year to hit…
Trade dep’t pursuing tie-ups in EV, energy-efficient ships
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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that it will be pursuing investment in electric vehicle (EV) technology and seek partnerships…
Rice price surge during holidays not expected, Agri dep’t says
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it does not expect rice prices to rise significantly during year-end holidays. Agriculture Undersecretary Mercedita A….