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DOJ: Law enforcement, gov't execs assisting ICC probe to be held ‘accountable’

In a palace briefing on Thursday, DOJ spokesman Asec. Mico Calavano said that public officials and employees who will “cooperate” with the ICC probe may face administrative charges for breaching Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

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A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on April 24, 2024, as extreme heat affected the country. Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on April 24, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors.

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Quezon City sorry for UP road clearing

Quezon City sorry for UP road clearing

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Former senator Rene Saguisag dies

Former senator Rene Saguisag dies

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The Quezon City government has apologized to those affected by a road clearing operation conducted by local government personnel in the University of the Philippines (UP) campus in Diliman on Tuesday.

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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday cited erratic weather conditions in Metro Manila in explaining the government’s plan to remove the “underutilized” bicycle lane along EDSA.

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MMDA EDSA traffic chief Bong Nebrija clarified that while the agency supports initiatives to promote a cycling culture in Metro Manila during the â��new normal,â�� bicycle lanes should be elevated and protected from vehicles and not just delineated with traffic cones, â��unlike the one we did on Sunday.â��

'Paurong mag-isip': MMDA's proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes draws flak

Mobility advocates scored the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority after proposing the removal of bicycle lanes on EDSA — a move seen by the group as counter to the president's directive on sustainable modes of transportation.

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This Oct. 3, 2011 photo shows, former Sen. Rene Saguisag gracing the flag ceremony at the Senate of the Philippines.

Former senator Rene Saguisag dies

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