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Federalism 101 Series: Focus on Mariveles, Bataan

It has been reported that there is growing support for federalism among various local government units (LGUs) all over the country. Is this also true in Mariveles? Mariveles, Bataan Mayor Ace Jello Concepcion: When President Duterte started (to campaign for federalism), you can really...

Science for the People, Science for Change

Between politics and science & technology, politics won that day. At least, if one were to base it on media coverage and subsequent media reports. At the President’s home city of Davao, the 2018 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) unfolded with a pre-event...

The National Science & Technology Week

Q&A with Science Secretary Fortunato de la Peña The National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) started in the 1950s to confer recognition to the country’s outstanding scientists and to highlight scientific accomplishments in various fields. This year,...

Death in the name of brotherhood: The Anti-Hazing Law of 2018

"Let this legislation be a testament that the following persons did not die in vain and were never forgotten.” —Sen. Panfilo Lacson It’s finally done. President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Republic Act 11053, otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. According to Sen. Panfilo Lacson,...

Wild brawl mars FIBA Asian World Cup Qualifiers

Australia crushed the Philippines, 89-53 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan to top Group B at the close of the first round of the Asian Qualifiers. According to FIBA, Chris Goulding scored 20 points on the back of four three-pointers to lead the Boomers...

ConCom finalizes proposal for Federal Constitution

The Consultative Committee (ConCom) formed by President Rodrigo Duterte last January has wrapped up its job. On July 3, the panel has approved the final draft of their proposed Constitution for a Federal Republic of the Philippines. The vote came about four and a...

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