After months of suspension, Winston Casio has been reinstated as the spokesperson of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) following the dismissal of a criminal case against him and after undergoing anger management therapy. PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio (MPC) In an interview in...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the killing of a barangay official of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur last Feb. 5, calling it a "violent act" that does nothing but foster fear and intimidation, especially among public servants. The slain councilor from Barangay (village)...
Electric vehicle (EV) owners planning to avail of auto insurance can expect more expensive premiums, as guide rates will be published by midyear or earlier, according to a senior official of the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA). The non-life insurance industry group's motor...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned offering by Filinvest Land Inc. of peso denominated fixed rate bonds worth up to ₱12 billion. The offering, a ₱9 billion base and a ₱3 billion over-subscription option of up to ₱3 billion, consists of five-year bonds due...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, Feb. 18, that the poll body has so far printed nearly half of the required number of ballots for the May 2025 elections. Verifiers of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) carefully inspect printed ballots for the May...
A petition for disqualification from seeking public office has been filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against the Tulfo brothers namely senatorial candidates ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo and Ben Tulfo as well as three of their relatives. (MB file photo) The petition, filed...
To help address power strains and bring in new power transmission, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved four capital expenditure (capex) projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to the ERC on Feb. 12, NGCP received a green light for three...
Philippine authorities continue to struggle against online scams due to supposed issues with the SIM Registration Act despite ongoing crackdowns, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recognized. Photo generated via Grok/X AI PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert...
For the first time, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday, Feb. 13 that there are repair hubs in 110 areas across the country that will serve as a contingency measure during the May 2025 polls. Verifiers of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) carefully...
Poll candidates are warned against a scam being offered ahead of the May 2025 elections involving pre-shaded ballots with so-called invisible or secret markings. Verifiers of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) carefully inspect printed ballots for the May 12 National and Local Elections during...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscored the need for "safeguards" and "protection" of the rights of content creators in social media and other platforms as the House of Representatives conducts hearings on the proliferation of disinformation across the internet. "Addressing the persistent...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia warned erring poll candidates on Tuesday, Feb. 11, that they can face election offense charges and even disqualification for illegally posted campaign materials. Chairperson George Erwin Garcia led the nationwide kickoff of “Oplan...
