DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Erwin Erfe as the new deputy chief public attorney of the Public Attorney's Office (PAO), Malacañang announced Tuesday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed Erfe’s new appointment in a text message sent to Palace reporters on Tuesday night. PAO chief Persida Ruesta-Acosta first announced … [Read more...] about Marcos appoints PAO’s new deputy chief public attorney
Carpio: Duterte exceeded authority in ‘gentleman’s agreement’
MANILA – Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said former President Rodrigo Duterte acted beyond his authority and surrendered the country's rights if he did indeed enter into a “gentleman's agreement’ with China not to maintain BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippine Marine outpost in Ayungin Shoal. "Duterte knew that without repairs the BRP … [Read more...] about Carpio: Duterte exceeded authority in ‘gentleman’s agreement’
India backs Philippines move to to uphold rights over South China Sea
India supports the Philippines’ defense of its national sovereignty amid ongoing South China Sea disputes, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar reiterated days after the latest harassment by China in Ayungin Shoal. A much-larger China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel blasted a Filipino resupply boat with water cannon on Saturday. The CCG also attempted to … [Read more...] about India backs Philippines move to to uphold rights over South China Sea
Seized marijuana kush from Thailand hits over P470-M in last 3 weeks
MANILA – With criminals taking advantage of balikbayan (repatriate) boxes sent by Filipino workers abroad, the amount of dried marijuana or kush seized by the government authorities has reached over PHP470 million in the last three weeks. The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) said the marijuana kush hidden in … [Read more...] about Seized marijuana kush from Thailand hits over P470-M in last 3 weeks
PBBM says 8% economic growth target within his term ‘doable’
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that attaining the economic growth target of 8 percent during his term is within his administration’s reach. “Sure. Why not? You know, we plan. We always plan for the ideal. We don't plan for a mediocre result. We plan for a very good result,” Marcos said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s … [Read more...] about PBBM says 8% economic growth target within his term ‘doable’
