MANILA — Malacañang said yesterday it respects the Senate’s move to push for mandatory drug testing but maintained that the measure runs counter to the Constitution. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stressed that only “random and suspicion-less” drug testing has been upheld by the Supreme Court (SC), citing its 2008 ruling on Social Justice Society vs. …
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Before exit, NBI chief addresses ‘berating,’ ‘smear’ campaign
MANILA — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago is awaiting Malacañang’s final decision on his post after the Palace confirmed that his irrevocable resignation is now pending formal acceptance. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Santiago said he will continue to perform his duties until a successor is formally appointed. “Syempre hintayin …