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Justice seekers won’t have to suffer inordinate delays after passage of new law: PM

ISLAMABAD  –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said that the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by the parliament with a two-thirds majority would prove to be a milestone for the country’s political and economic stability and public welfare. The prime minister, addressing the meeting of the federal cabinet he chaired, said the new legislation would […]

Quiboloy arrives at the Senate to attend Hontiveros-led inquiry – Manila Standard

Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy arrived at the Senate Wednesday morning to make his first public appearance in the congressional inquiry that looks into allegations of abuse against him and his church. Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is leading the investigation under her Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender […]

Justice Yahya Afridi named new Chief Justice of Pakistan

A 12-member Special Parliamentary Committee has selected Justice Yahya Afridi for the appointment as Chief Justice of Pakistan, marking the first time such a committee was formed for this purpose following the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The committee, comprising representatives from both the National Assembly and Senate, held its session in Parliament House, Room No. 5. […]

IMF maintains growth outlook for PHL

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is expected to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia through 2029, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).    In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF kept the Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook at 5.8% this year, which is below […]

Joint probe on drug war pushed – Manila Standard

A lawmaker on Monday proposed a joint probe of Senate and House of Representatives on the drug war-related extrajudicial killings during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rody skips today’s Quad hearing but will attend after Nov. 1 As this developed, Duterte will not attend today’s hearing of Quad Committee, his legal counsel Martin […]

Sangley airport dev’t still uncertain

By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE Transportation department said the development of Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) remains uncertain as the joint-venture company still has to secure other approvals before the project moves forward. This comes after the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) announced on Monday that it has approved the proposed joint venture between […]