The Sandiganbayan has remanded to the Quezon City regional trial court (RTC) for further proceedings the case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) against the officials of the then Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (Quedancor) on the grant of P3 million loan to alleged unqualified...
President Marcos has urged partners of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to increase climate finance to enable the region to achieve its goals to combat the effects of climate change. In his intervention during the 46th ASEAN Summit plenary in Malaysia on Monday, May 26, Marcos...
President Marcos’ “bold reset” of his administration should include direct and regular consultations with the country’s basic sectors, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) and the National Trade Union Center of the Philippines (NTUC PHL) said on Monday, May 26 In a statement, the groups...
LAOAG CITY -- Chrisia Mae Tajarros is dreaming of becoming an astronaut someday -- a big ambition for the middle-distance runner whose parents are fish vendors in Leyte. Though anything is possible with a determined heart, the 13-year-old athlete could proudly say she is already on cloud nine. Just...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has apprised relevant industry stakeholders that if the line-up of green energy auctions (GEAs) will yield successful outcomes on capacity additions for the country, the generation rates across grids will go down by average ₱0.90 to ₱1.32 per kilowatt hour (kWh)...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to retain the current rice tariff rate of 15 percent during the upcoming review next month, with the proposed gradual increase temporarily on hold due to concerns about timing. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government would likely...
Around P78.24 million worth of dangerous drugs were seized following the arrest of 95 high-value target suspects during the nationwide anti-illegal drug operation from May 16 to 23, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said. Together with other law enforcement agencies, PDEA said 62...
Poland 's Constitution Day was celebrated in Manila on May 6, marking the 234th anniversary of the adoption of the May 3rd Constitution of 1791. Organized by the Polish Embassy, the event was attended by various dignitaries, including officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla confirmed on Monday, May 26, that President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has already chosen the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). However, Remulla remained mum on the...
There is no need for rocket science formulas for peace and order solutions. For Police Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin, the equation is simple: prevent crimes through 24/7 police visibility and community engagement, and arrest those who committed crimes in the soonest possible time. The practical...
Everybody thought that his career was over when he was forced to resign as Quezon City’s top cop over a press conference faux pas with that bald gun-toting ex-policeman in a viral road rage video. But when the PNP had started to become a laughingstock over alleged hesitation of some of its...
Since its inception in 1991, a total of 30 police generals—covering seven presidents— have already led the Philippine National Police (PNP). Yet, not a single one of them came from its very own Academy, the PNP Academy which is ironically touted as the cradle of police leaders. President Marcos...
