Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, March 5 vowed to nominate Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III as a member of the powerful appointments body when Congress resumes session in June. Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III (Senate photo) “When session resumes on...
Former Silang Mayor Kevin A. Anarna (Photo from Atty. Kevin Amutan Anarna's Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – The Commission on Audit (COA) has granted the appeal of former Silang Mayor Kevin A. Anarna, lifting the ₱1.38 billion disallowance initially issued over unsubmitted...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, March 4, that they are looking to get an international certification for the Automated Election System (AES) before the end of the month. "Hopefully bago po matapos ang buwan na ito ay ang certification mula sa...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has dismissed the petition for disqualification case against senatorial candidates ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo and Ben Tulfo, as well as three of their relatives. In a six-page decision, the First Division resolved to dismiss the petition...
The National Power Corporation (NPC) has sought approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to recover costs through incremental currency exchange rate adjustment (ICERA). A notice posted by the ERC showed that NPC has requested approval for the recovery of approximately ₱21 million,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against a lending business operator who does not have the necessary registration and approval from the Commission. In an order issued last Feb. 18, 2025, the Commission en banc directed Fernando Joquico Santos,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) kicked off the observance of National Women's Month this March by holding the 10th Purple Action Day celebration and raising awareness on the struggles of marginalized women and girls on Monday, March 3. This year’s theme of CHR's celebration is...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises awareness for Filipinos living with rare diseases and affirms their rights as it joined the nation in commemorating the 2025 National Rare Disease Week (NRDW) which is observed during the last week of February. NRDW in the Philippines was established...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that the Tuy-Dasmariñas transmission line, aimed at increasing generation capacity in the south, is nearing completion. In briefing, Redi Allan Remoroza, NGCP assistant vice president and head of transmission planning, stated that...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) honored the memory of Senator Jose “Ka Pepe” Diokno by remaining steadfast to its mandate of advocating for a society where human rights are fully enjoyed by every Filipino. The CHR joined in the commemoration of Diokno's birth and death anniversary...
To ensure that the Philippines stays out of the grey list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out more reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In a press conference, SEC Chairperson...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded the 349,179 examinees for the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, March 2, to arrive early and be fully prepared. Based on the CSC examination advisory, school assignments, and the examinee's guide can be accessed...
