FILE PHOTO: Members of the Philippine National Police force were deployed for Holy Week duty in various ports and transport terminal. Image from Facebook / PNP MANILA, Philippines — An anti-Marcos demonstration turned violent on Wednesday as police dispersed their ranks at a “freedom park” within the compound of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). According to the … [Read more...] about Anti-Marcos rally inside CHR compound turns violent amid dispersal by police
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Protests and dispersals: What to know
FILE PHOTO: Manila policemen with shields block protesters from approaching the US Embassy on Oct. 19, 2016. Dozens were hurt when cops forcibly dispersed the protesters calling for an independent foreign affairs policy for the Philippines. MANILA, Philippines—“Essential and vital to the strength and stability of the State”. This was how Batas Pambansa (BP) Bilang 880 … [Read more...] about Protests and dispersals: What to know
What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to become President of the Philippines and Sara Duterte, the daughter of the current President, Rodrigo Duterte, is set to become Vice President. Foreign investors are expected to resort to a wait-and-see approach since the President-elect has not made his economic policies clear. The Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high … [Read more...] about What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
Reds name 2 ex-solons, ex-UP prof for Cabinet
DAVAO CITY—Presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is considering appointing four women to his Cabinet who will be drawn from what he called an “impressive” list of 10 nominees submitted by the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). “The Left has given an impressive list of people who have the talent. I am inclined to give in,” Duterte told reporters in a … [Read more...] about Reds name 2 ex-solons, ex-UP prof for Cabinet
SC orders comment on civic leaders’ petition on Marcos’ DQ case
Supreme Court facade (File photo from the Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Thursday has ordered the Commission on Elections (Comelec), two chambers of Congress, and presumptive president Ferdinand “Bong” Marcos Jr. to comment on a petition seeking a reversal of the poll body’s ruling that affirmed Marcos’ certificate of candidacy. In a … [Read more...] about SC orders comment on civic leaders’ petition on Marcos’ DQ case