The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reshuffled 14 mid-level executives as part of it's continuing efforts to further enhance the tax collection drive. (Photo from BIR Facebook page) Informed sources said BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay has been conducting periodic personnel changes based on...
Local Waters Utilities Administration (LWUA) Acting Administrator Jeci A. Lapus has passed away, the agency has confirmed. LWUA Acting Administrator Jeci A. Lapus speaks during a press conference at the agency’s headquarters in Quezon City last February 8, 2021. (MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement,...
A 30-year-old man was arrested by members of the Southern Police District Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) during a buy-bust operation in possession of P340,000 worth of shabu hidden inside DVD cases in Paranaque City on Monday night. SPD Director Brig. Gen, Jimili Macaraeg identified the suspect as...
The construction of the state-run Imelda District Hospital--which is expected to give Zamboanga Sibugay folk better access medical services--is set to be completed by July 2021, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. HOSPITAL IN PROGRESS -- The Imelda Hospital in Zamboanga Sibugay...
With environmental sustainability in the minds of most people, properties are jumping on the green marketing bandwagon. But how do we define sustainability in the context of a building? And what implications does being “green” have on the people living and working within that space? Kelly...
Three kidnapped Chinese nationals were rescued by members of the Manila Police District (MPD) during a follow-up operation in Makati City, police said Thursday. Screenshot from video of MPD CIDU Chief PMaj. Rommel Anicete / MANILA BULLETIN Police identified the rescued victims as Zhen Xiao, 24; Gao...
ANGEL THOUGHTS “Do all the good you can and make as little a fuss about it as possible.” — Charles Dickens Manila 5th District Councilor Irwin Tieng could have chosen an easier path in life by working for his family's various businesses. The Tieng family is behind media company Solar...
Vic Sotto and Marc Pingris (MB Photos) Although busy with his commitments, veteran actor/host Vic Sotto has made it a point to watch the games of son-in-law Marc Pingris – be it in the PBA or with the Gilas Pilipinas. He was present in nearly all the games of the national team back in 2013, and...
Caloocan City Mayor Oca Malapitan hailed on Thursday the creation of the city's third legislative district following the division of the city's 1st district into two. In a statement, the local government said Malapitan is grateful to President Duterte for signing into law Republic Act No. 11545. He...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez has ordered an investigation into a video circulating in social media involving a recent game participated in by minors without face masks during a fiesta in Barangay Baclaran last Sunday (May 16). Olivarez reiterated his call on Wednesday, (May 19) for barangay...
The Senate approved on third and final reading Monday, May 17, a local bill that would establish a third legislative district in the province of Bataan. The province of Bataan (Google Maps) House Bill No. 8664, contained in Committee Report No. 204, hurdled the Upper Chamber as Congress resumed...
