Windows26: Ex-mayors bare moves behind Duterte drug war

September 20, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering testimonies from ex-mayors on Duterte's drug war, the House's new contempt order against Alice Guo, and the PSEi reaching its highest level in over two years.

Ex-mayors bare moves behind Duterte drug war

Two former mayors testified at the House of Representatives on Thursday on how the brutal drug war waged by then President Rodrigo Duterte was allegedly used to also exact "political vendetta" and reward favored police officials.

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Schools given more flexibility for 'Matatag' curriculum

The Department of Education (DepEd) has released a new set of guidelines for a more "flexible" implementation of the "Matatag" curriculum, including adjustable timetables, in response to teachers' complaints about the work schedules under the previous policy.

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House issues contempt order vs 'evasive' Alice Guo

The House quad committee on Thursday cited dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in contempt, triggering a possible tug-of-war over her custody with the Senate which had ordered her arrest in July after imposing the same penalty against her.

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PSEi highest in more than 2 years after surprise Fed move

The US Federal Reserve's (Fed) much-awaited, higher-than-expected rate cut on Thursday jolted the local bourse, enough for it to skip another crucial barrier after more than two years.

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Civet hunting threatens specialty coffee in Cotabato

Massive hunting of the Philippine palm civet, known to indigenous peoples here as "musang" or "milo," has threatened the sustainability of an exotic coffee offering of Cotabato province, according to farmers.

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EDITORIAL: Tradition versus transparency

Respect for tradition has always been a proud part of Filipino culture, providing a sense of continuity and the comfort of the familiar. But it definitely takes a back seat to transparency and accountability, says Alliance of Concerned Teachers party list Rep. France Castro.

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