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Public officials who orchestrate false testimonies by inducing others to commit perjury can be prosecuted as principal perpetrators and face a lifetime ban from holding government office, Sen. Panfilo Lacson warned yesterday.

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To help families cope with the growing data demands of digital learning, a proposal pushing for a mandatory 20-percent discount on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans and internet packages for all enrolled Filipino students has been filed at the Senate.

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Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito is eyeing a total of P400 million in funding for four hospitals in Cebu as part of his efforts to strengthen the province’s healthcare system and accelerate the full implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC).

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National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag yesterday denied rumors that he was in Davao City to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying the NBI agenda was to inspect a steel company raided over alleged production of substandard and radioactive-bearing steel.

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