The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) will now be known as Mountain Province State University (MPSU). (Photo from CHED) “University status, being a distinctive honor, is reserved only for...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the separate attacks that resulted in the deaths of three barangay (village) officials in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Sur. The first attack last Aug. 18, involved Barangay Bulibod Chairman Esmael Latip Mustapha and his wife, Rahima,...
Amid rising dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Aug. 21, announced that it has activated a comprehensive dengue outbreak response plan. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) As the major blood supplier in the country, the PRC said that the implementation...
A graft complaint has been filed against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Erwin M. Garcia and seven other poll officials before the Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday, August 20, in connection with the P18-billion contract awarded to South Korean firm Miru Systems for the 2025...
SANTA Barbara, Pangasinan – The alleged mastermind in the murder of a barangay chairman in Lupao, Nueva Ecija more than a year ago was arrested in Barangay Maronong here on Friday, August 16. Nueva Ecija police chief Police Col. Richard V. Caballero identified the suspect as Kendrik Tandoc,...
BUGALLON, Pangasinan – A Sangguniang Kabataan chairman was shot and wounded in Barangay Salomague Norte here on Saturday, August 17. Police identified the victim as Efren Cacdac dela Cruz, 23, resident of Barangay Salomague Norte. Investigation said Dela Cruz was driving a motorcycle on his...
LUCENA CITY – The Commission on Elections on Saturday, August 17, held a demonstration for the new automated counting machine in next year’s elections in a popular mall here. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, who led the event, said it will make voting more convenient and hassle-free...
In recognition of the assistance provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) awarded the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), led by Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benjamin William. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon (center right)...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, Aug. 16, urged affected students of the St. Vincent De Ferrer College of Camarin (SVDFCC) in Caloocan City to reach out to its National Capital Region (NCR) office for guidance and assistance. (CHED) This comes after CHED, along with the...
The chairman of Barangay Lacquios, Arayat, Pampanga was gunned down on Sunday night, August 11. The Police Regional Office-3 identified the victim as Norberto C. Lumbang. LUMBANG (FB) Initial investigation said the victim was inside the barangay hall at around 8:30 p.m. when four men onboard a...
In light of the concerning rise in dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Sunday, Aug. 11, that it is intensifying its efforts to ensure that blood and medical assistance are promptly accessible to those in need. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief...
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson Andres Bautista has been charged by the United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) for their role in an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme to retain and obtain business related to the 2016 Philippine elections. (MB file photo) This...
