Noli Eala seeks to sustain the Philippine Sports Commission’s programs for the long term following his appointment as new chairman of the government sports agency. Newly appointed PSC chairman Noli Eala (PSC Images) In a statement Thursday, Sept. 1, Eala said he “will carry out the mandates of...
Unity Premier Business Group OPC has been ordered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop illegally soliciting investments from the public through its supposed beauty product business. In a statement, the SEC said the Commission En Banc directed the company, which also operates...
National Telecommunications Commission As a precautionary measure, the National Telecommunications Commission has ordered all public telecommunications entities to be on guard in areas pounded by severe tropical storm “Florita”. The NTC on Tuesday penned Memorandum Order No. 05-04-2011,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday, Aug. 24 that her "conscience" will not allow her to work with her colleague, Alan Peter Cayetano, as leader of the minority in the Commission on Appointments (CA). While she did not object to Tuesday's appointment of Cayetano as CA minority leader, Hontiveros...
A total of 3,184 out of 5,880 examinees have passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The exam was given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legazpi,...
The powerful 25-member Commission on Appointments (CA) chaired by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is ready to check the fitness of appointees of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to hold key government positions through public hearings. This came as the CA named Pangasinan 5th district...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from Oct. 6 to 13,2022. Comelec/MB This was based on the Calendar of Activities for BSKE released by the poll body. In Resolution...
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) on Monday, August 22, urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to exercise its power to decide when to hold the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Namfrel The poll watchdog group cited paragraph (3), Section 2, of...
Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia reminded the poll body's workers to continue serving the public with dedication. "I am calling for unity in performance of our duty. Service to the nation is never a mistake. It is of the...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will bring its mobile services to Gloria, Oriental Mindoro in September. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The Commission confirmed this in an advisory, adding that it will be spearheaded by PRC MIMAROPA. The said initiative will be held from Sept. 17 until Sept....
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia showed on Friday, Aug. 19, a model of the poll body's new office. Photo from Comelec In a text message, Garcia said that they will reveal the office on Monday, Aug. 22. Garcia earlier appealed to Congress to give them a budget so they...
Bowling legend Olivia “Bong” Coo revealed how keen President “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was to focus on developing Philippine sports during her oathtaking at the Malacañang Palace last week. The appointed commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission said she had a "casual and relaxed"...
