A human rights activist who was accused in a bombing in 2009 filed a complaint against Sen. Leila de Lima and Sulu Vice Gov. Abdusakur M. Tan for allegedly aiding terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.
The surprise burial of late dictator and former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Friday, Nov. 18, has angered anti-Marcos groups, calling such move as an affront to democracy and insult to the victims of Martial Law.
A different “Pasko Fiesta” for the indigenous peoples will be held this coming holiday season as the city decided to bring various Christmas activities to their respective areas.
President Rodrigo Duterte said that the alliance and friendly relations of the Philippines and the United States will remain.
Presidential Decree No.46, signed by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, prohibits public officials and employees "whether of the national or local governments, to receive, directly or indirectly, and for private persons to give, or offer to give, any gift, present other valuable thing on any occasion."