LABOR group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has condemned an indiscriminate attack in a village in Cotabato City that led to the deaths of two former members of the Moro National Liberation Front and left five others wounded, including farm workers. In a statement on Thursday, the labor group urged local police to probe the […]
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Comelec dismisses over 1,000 election cases from over a decade ago
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed 1,024 cases dating back to the 2010 and 2013 national and local elections against individuals who supposedly overspent during their respective campaigns. In a 59-page resolution, Comelec said it junked the cases based on the constitutional right to the speedy disposition of cases. “The Commission resolved to adopt […]
186 road accidents monthly reported in Talisay
AN AVERAGE of 186 road accidents each month have occurred in Talisay City from January to September this year. The City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority (CT-TODA) recorded a total of 1,703 road accidents in the first nine months of this year, said CT-TODA chief Jonathan “Joy” Tumulak. Tumulak said the most number […]
Nationwide round-up (03/10/21)
SC tallies cases involving attacks on lawyers, judges THE Supreme Court (SC) has ordered lower courts to provide information on all pending cases involving attacks on judges, prosecutors, and lawyers in the country as part of the response to address growing concern on the safety of members of the judicial sector. The high court issued […]