Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas The 30-day suspension order slapped against SMNI is part of the process to holding the controversial television network accountable. Thus, said Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas in a statement Thursday...
Senator Imee Marcos questioned the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) move of issuing a show-cause order and a 30-day suspension at the same time against controversial television network SMNI. "Who's afraid of SMNI? Which media entities will remain to uphold the freedom of the press,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that the principals of Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. (KAPA), touted as the largest investment scam in Philippine history, have been sentenced to suffer the penalty of life imprisonment. They have been convicted for syndicated estafa...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be issuing amended terms of reference (TOR) for its competitive selection process (CSP) on the targeted 1,800-megawatt capacity procurement that is scheduled for tenders-submission on December 27 this year. In a briefing with reporters,...
Photo from Pixabay The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government workers to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages in government offices during Christmas and year-end parties. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles emphasized the significance of conscientiously celebrating the season, reminding...
Sen. Francis Tolentino confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 19, that he will vacate the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee post in fulfillment of a sacred commitment to serve for a concise term of one and a half years. "I find it both a duty and an honor to uphold the essence of a prior agreement. This decision is...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, Dec. 19 announced the rescheduling of the December 2023 Dental Technologists Licensure Examination (DLE) to March 2024. Photo from PRC In a Facebook post, the PRC confirmed that the written examination will be on March 1, followed by the...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) lauded the performance of 16 overseas Filipinos who passed the September Philippine Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) held in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo from CHED "The Commission congratulates the sixteen OFWs for their outstanding...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have now more options to raise funds due to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) intensified initiatives to facilitate accessible funding for small businesses. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Monday, Dec. 18, the date and venue for the in-person mass oathtaking ceremony for new professional mechanical engineers. PRC In a social media post, the PRC announced the oathtaking ceremony will take place in Pasay City on Dec. 20....
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said that the poll body is "always prepared" should a People's Initiative (PI) be pursued as a means to amend the existing Charter. In a text message to the Manila Bulletin, Garcia said that Comelec is always prepared even if the PI...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is scheduling public consultations on the proposed regulatory review and enforcement of rules that will directly impact consumers’ pockets as well the overall business viability of the power industry. The industry regulator apprised all relevant stakeholders...
