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Arlene Brosas (Photo from House of Representatives) Gabriela party list Rep. Arlene Brosas has voiced her strong opposition to the deeper involvement of US forces in the Philippines following the Dec. 26 sailing of the US Carrier Strike Group One le
MANILA, Philippines — A Tingog Party-List representative said on Monday, December 16, that the group will not manage any government funds under the memorandum for the program aimed at expanding hospital infrastructure and healthcare financing.
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2024-12-16MANILA, Philippines — Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers Partylist) said she encountered a shooting incident in Taguig City on Wednesday night, December 11, which she considers a threat to both public safety and her security. Around 11 p.m., Cas
MANILAbj88, Philippines — A lawmaker from the dominant political party called on the Philippine government to reinstate its membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is new coming from Congress, as only a few lawmakers &m
MANILAlccplus, Philippines Sen. Risa Hontiveros raised the alarm about the possible presence of Chinese spies in dredging vessels operating in Philippine waters. In her privilege speech, Hontiveros recounted the incident of the Philippine Coast Guar