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Rights lawyers Chel Diokno and Erin TaÃ±ada, and Rep. Kit Belmonte (Quezon City) filed the 12th legal challenge against Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 on Thursday, July 23.

FLAG urges SC: Shield people from 'terror' of anti-terror law, issue TRO

“Only the injunctive power of the Honorable Court stands between the people and the imminent terror heralded by the ATA and its IRR. Petitioners... Read more

Residents wearing government-imposed face masks and face shields to protect them from COVID-19 coronavirus disease pass through a contamination booth as they arrive to pray at their relativesâ�� grave ahead of a weeklong closure of cemeteries on the annual observance of All Saintsâ�� Day in Manila on October 28, 2020.

SWS: Less than 30% of Filipinos believe in accuracy of COVID-19 tally

A nationwide survey has showed that a significantly small number of Filipinos believe that the country's reporting of coronavirus infections and... Read more

In this July 27, 2020, photo, senators physically present during the hybrid opening of the 2nd Regular Session of the 18th Congress pose for the traditional photo session.

Villar still wealthiest senator; De Lima poorest

Sen. Cynthia Villar, whose family's business empire ranges from retail to property, kept her spot as the richest member of the upper chamber last... Read more

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Catching up on delays, Dito eyes wider network by yearend

In this file photo dated October 20, 2020, a man in Navotas City is seen braving the heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Pepito (international name Saudel) to sell recyclable materials at a junkshop.

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Disaster risk reduction must be localized amid reliance on foreign aid — study

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1 hour ago - Phivolcs says a magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Mabini, Batangas at 1:25 p.m. on Thursday.

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3 hours ago - The Benguet provincial health office reports that the province has breached the 1,000-mark of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The province now has mor...

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6 hours ago - The UN and World Bank plead in a new report Wednesday for schools to remain open despite COVID-19 risks, highlighting the damage the pandemic has inflicted...

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In this September 12, 2020 photo, Rep. Eric Go Yap inaugurates a molecular lab in Benguet.

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Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro was recalled after videos showing her maltreating her household staff were aired on Brazilian television.

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Touching like the mano gesture (left) is not advised as hygiene precaution due to COVID-19 pandemic. Fewer jeepneys (right) are also now plying the streets as more and more people choose to work from home.

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Aerial shot of the Philippine Football Federation's facility in Carmona, Cavite.

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Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the Portuguese Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve on October 25, 2020 in Portimao.

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This photo shows the Department of Justice office in Faura, Manila.

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In this file picture taken on June 16, 2018, Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona smokes a cigare as he attends the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Argentina and Iceland at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow. Argentine football legend Diego Maradona turns 60 on October 30, 2020.

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Michael Angelo Sarate designed a fully realized layout of a P2,000 paper bill bearing the image of late senator and 2016 presidential hopeful Miriam Defensor Santiago.

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DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the biotechnology firm based in Australia has informed the department that it is willing to conduct clinical trial and manufacturing of its potential vaccines against COVID-19 in the Philippines.

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The financial performance was greatly hurt by operations of SM Supermalls, whose revenues sank 57% annually to P18.3 billion from January to September. That drop more than offset a resilient residential property business that increased revenues 7% to P34.2 billion.

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DILG: Local chief execs want Metro Manila to remain in GCQ

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