Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., newly-installed officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP), vowed on Tuesday, Aug, 26, to further improve police capabilities in running after cybercriminals. In his speech after he assumed the top police post, Nartatez said cybercrime is...
The Philippines’ rice output, which soared to a record high in the first half, may not be enough to meet the anticipated demand during the 60-day import ban set to begin next week, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA said the country imported...
Staff and engineers of Bulacan’s first district office have been ordered to explain their alleged involvement in ghost projects in the province after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued show-cause orders to the office. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan warned that unsatisfactory...
Citing "insufficiencies and ambiguities" in the extradition process, the House Committee on Justice has decided to carry out a motu proprio inquiry on the United States ' (US) extradition request for the controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy. This development resulted from discussions held by...
President Marcos is considering a government position for General Nicolas Torre III following the latter’s relief as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said this was discussed during his recent meeting...
Deputy Speakers La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega and Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun have promised a no-nonsense investigation on the flood control projects controversy once the House infra comm convenes next week. The House leaders say the move is a response to President Marcos...
Members of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA), responsible for confirming or rejecting presidential appointees, swore in and elected officers during its first plenary session on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for the 20th Congress. During Tuesday’s plenary session, August 26, 2025, Senate President...
When the smoke cleared after the tension created by revamp orders in the Philippine National Police (PNP), Gen. Nicolas Torre III, when asked in an Aug. 18 press briefing what would happen to the order of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) he defied, was quoted saying, “let’s see in the...
President Marcos has encouraged the financial technology sector to continue working towards making the country a fintech innovation hub. In his speech at the opening of the Manila Tech Summit 2025 in Taguig City on Aug. 26, Marcos conveyed his vision about the Philippines being a financial...
Members of the House of Representatives expressed shock and exasperation Tuesday, Aug. 26 over the sudden sacking of General Nicolas Torre III as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. Akabayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña took to X to express his surprise, especially since a completely...
The Kennon Road infrastructure projects earlier described by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as “useless” were traced to irregularities committed under the previous administration, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan said on Tuesday, Aug. 26. In...
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) welcomed the enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, which it said aims to bridge the digital divide and accelerate the country’s digital transformation, in line with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028. In a...
