The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged full support and enactment into law of two Senate Bills (SBs) that seek to improve geriatric care for senior citizens in the country. SB 979 on Senior Citizens’ Hospital Act and SB No. 2687 on Philippine Geriatric Center Act seek to ensure that...
Despite the 38 percent reduction in its proposed budget for 2025, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vowed to continue fulfilling its mandate to protect the rights of all Filipinos "just as how it has always been done." In a statement, the CHR said that under the 2025 National...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its reach in Mindanao with the opening of a new extension office to serve Koronadal City annd surrounding areas. The Commission said it officially inaugurated on September 20 the SEC Koronadal Extension Office, located at the second floor of...
As the 2025 midterm national election approaches, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said it has started monitoring incidents of threats, harassment, and violence against elective officials like those in the barangay (village) level. "We stress that these acts incite fear across communities and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission is giving delinquent corporations another chance to clear their penalties and file annual reports at lower rates until Nov. 30. In 2023, the SEC offered non-compliant, suspended, and revoked corporations a chance to settle their fines and penalties for late...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Another member of the House "Young Guns" bloc has noted the alleged "pattern" of fund mismanagement that's traceable to the Office of the Vice...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged this year’s Outstanding Government Workers to uphold a level of excellence that fosters continuous improvement in government service, ultimately contributing to a prosperous and peaceful life for all. CSC / Manila Bulletin “Widen the scope of your...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for an increase of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission's (PAOCC) 2025 budget to sustain the agency’s efforts against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). “I commend the PAOCC for leading numerous raids against POGOS in the last few...
Newly designated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officer-in-charge Jesse Hermogenes T. Andres will be taking the reign of the power industry’s regulatory realm with tons of immediate deliverables, primarily much-needed approvals of power supply agreements (PSAs) as well as setting the reserve...
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...
