President Marcos has appointed Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes Andres as officer-in-charge (OIC) chairperson and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Saturday morning, Sept. 21....
(Smart logo) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro said Smart Communications should compensate customers affected by service and data disruptions on Sept. 18 following a power outage. “Sana magkaroon ng investigation at ma-compensate...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged a "thorough review" on the Aug. 13 arrest of Jay Apiag, a former secretary general in Southern Mindanao of Karapatan, a group of human rights advocates. Apiag is facing charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms and...
Known for its widespread use, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said on Thursday, Sept. 19 that they opted not to entirely prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to the May 2025 polls. Sen. Imee Marcos, presiding over the public hearing of the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) successfully held the SEC Small and Medium Industries and Large Enterprises Embracing Sustainability (SMILEES) Roadshow in Baguio City on Sept. 18, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
President Marcos has asked fellow public servants to continue to embody their constitutional mandate as he recognized and honored those who made significant contributions in their line of work. OUTSTANDING CIVIL SERVANTS — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the conferment of awards...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Boracay Capital Holdings Inc. after it was found to be offering securities to the public without the necessary licenses from the Commission. In an order dated Sept. 4, 2024, the SEC Enforcement and Investor...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has started its probe on the killing last Aug. 31 of Rodrigo Tanagas, barangay (village) chairman of Tulay-A, in Maragondon, Cavite. Tanagas was gunned down by a riding-in-tandem while he was helping health workers cut grass in their barangay. The motive behind...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with SM Supermalls, the country's biggest mall operator, to champion fair competition and consumer welfare. The partnership was launched on Sept. 17, 2024 at the PCC main office in Quezon City with a nationwide...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its full support to the consolidated Senate Bill (SB) No. 2766, the proposed law on Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act, that would protect all Filipinos, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized groups, from all forms of discrimination. In a...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to advance the implementation of beneficial ownership policies to prevent the misuse of the corporate vehicle for illegal activities. Representatives from the SEC Information and Communications Technology Department and the Anti-Money...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has mobilized its personnel in the Southern Tagalog Region in the investigation on the killing of a 16-year-old boy last Sept. 8 inside a barangay (village) hall in Cabuyao City in Laguna. "Although criminal acts like theft are not to be excused, it is...
