The late Juan Ponce Enrile, former defense minister, Senate President, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, was laid to rest at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Nov. 22. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. joined Enrile’s daughter and son,...
Twenty-three foreigners who were involved in the now banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) were deported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last Friday, Nov. 21. Lawyer Alexi Val Arciaga, chief of the BI’s Deportation and Implementation Unit, said that the 23 Chinese nationals...
Those who were included in the arrest warrant issued by the Sandiganbayan in relation to the case of graft and malversation over the flood control anomalies will be accorded all rights guaranteed under the law, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured as it started the mobilization of policemen...
The independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Saturday, Nov, 22, described the issuance of arrest warrants against former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co and other co-accused in the anomalous flood control projects as one of the most important steps in attaining justice. ICI...
For seasoned executive Victor Genuino, the Philippines is poised to become a major powerhouse for data centers—a go-to destination for tech companies driving the next wave of digital progress. It’s a bold vision, and one he is already executing as head of VITRO Inc. “My dream is for the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to receive a court order to cancel resigned Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co’s passport over his involvement in the mutli-billion-peso flood control mess. In a statement on Friday night, Nov. 21, the DFA said it has the power to cancel passports...
President Marcos underscored that space science must directly benefit communities, saying the country’s growing space capabilities should strengthen climate resilience, disaster response, and sustainable development. Marcos said this as he led the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum...
President Marcos has paid tribute to the late Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, calling him a rare public servant who refused to take part in anything he believed went against the nation’s interest. Marcos delivered the eulogy in Malacañan Palace on Friday, Nov. 21, describing Enrile as a...
President Marcos announced that the Ombudsman has filed cases and issued arrest warrants against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and 17 others in connection with the multibillion-peso anomalies in flood control projects. In a video message, the President said the warrants were based on evidence gathered...
Several youth groups and student organizations staged a lightning protest at the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on Friday, Nov. 21, urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and all public officials involved in rampant corruption to resign and be held accountable...
President Marcos has launched “Oplan Kontra Baha,” a large-scale dredging and desiltation drive across Metro Cebu’s major waterways, following the massive flooding that submerged many parts of the province during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino early this month, In his speech during the event...
Local chief executives and major business groups expressed their full support for President Marcos this week, with provincial governors, city mayors, and key industry leaders affirming stability and cooperation despite ongoing political issues, Malacañang said. In a press release, the Presidential...
