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...
To address issues in higher education programs, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has been urged to expedite the reconstitution of its Technical Panels. (CHED / MB Visual Content Group) The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), in a statement issued Thursday, Aug. 8,...
New findings of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia showed on Thursday, Aug. 8, that a certain company named "Smartmatic Services Corp." is supposedly involved in the accusations that he allegedly owns offshore bank accounts. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia presides...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has approved the recommendation of the poll body's fact-finding panel to file a case of material representation against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. (MB file photo) In a memorandum dated August 6, the Comelec en banc said that it adopted...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc is currently studying the case of misrepresentation that is set to be filed against Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. (MB file photo) "Pinag-aaralan na po ng miyembro ng [Comelec] En Banc (It's being studied by members of the [Comelec] En Banc)," Comelec...
"I hope he tell these accusations under oath and waive his immunity." This was Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia challenge to SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta's latest disclosure against the poll chief which involves two offshore bank accounts in the Cayman...
