House approves bill lowering age of 'social responsibility' to 12

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The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposed bill lowering the minimum “age of social responsibility” from 15 years to 12 years old.

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Palace condemns Jolo church bombing

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Malacañang condemned the twin bomb attacks that took place in a Roman Catholic church in Jolo, Sulu on Sunday, which left 20 people dead, including five soldiers, and 80 others wounded.

“We...

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All passport data safe, DFA tells NPC

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday assured the National Privacy Commission (NPC) that all passport data are safe in the agency's custody.

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Comelec 90% ready for May 13 polls

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday said preparations for the May 13 mid-term elections are now 90-percent complete.

“We are still four months out. Ninety percent ready but as you...

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Sen. Bam to DBM: Recognize urgency of releasing ASAP wage hike

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Sen. Bam Aquino urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) not to leave government workers and public school teachers behind after it granted the fourth tranche of salary hike for...

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Group to screen poll bets' environmental stance

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A group is planning to help raise public awareness about the May 2019 electoral candidates' stand on the environment.

"Before this year's elections, we'll identify candidates with progressive...

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Bam seeks monetary compensation for SK officials

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Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV has introduced a bill seeking to expand the benefits of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials by providing them with monetary compensation.

Aquino said...

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Hontiveros Bill pushes Unversal Social Pension for Senior Citizens

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Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for a Senate bill which will create a universal social pension system for all senior citizens (or those 65 years old and above), to help elderly Filipinos...

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