House bill vs narco-terrorism filed to fight int’l drug syndicates

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to empower the government with the legal framework to counter transnational drug syndicates involved in narco-terrorism has been filed in the House of Representatives. In a statement on Tuesday, Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos, chairperson of the House committee on dangerous drugs, said that he has filed

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PVL: Eli Soyud has another big night for Akari at familiar venue

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New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development

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