MANILA — The Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP), together with other human rights organizations, raises its voice today in opposing the implementation of the Human Security Act of 2007 or Republic Act 9372 or simply called the Anti-Terror Law.
MANILA — Detained Anakpawis lawmaker Crispin’s lawyers Atty. Romeo Capulong and Atty Rachel Pastores said that they have received reports that the Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera yesterday, June 19, filed the government’s motion appealing the decision of the Supreme Court to junk the rebellion charges against their client.
Atty. Pastores expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will not take back its decision favoring Beltran and the Batasan 5.
MANILA — Malacanang bucked today criticisms against the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) for freezing questionable bank accounts, saying the agency was just doing its job as mandated by law.
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MANILA — Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye welcomed today the arrival of experts from the European Union (EU) who are out to help the government investigate and solve the cases of unexplained killings in the country.
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MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang has ordered all government agencies and corporations to seek approval from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board before imposing new or increased fees.
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