The Commission on Human Rights condemned the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Barangay Basag, Butuan City, on Saturday, March 15. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/15/security-guard-dumped-by-partner-allegedly-rapes-kills-girl-7 In a statement, the CHR-Caraga said all forms of violence...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to refund nearly ₱20 billion to its customers within a three-year period. In a notice posted on Thursday, March 13, the ERC announced that Meralco is set to refund a total of ₱19.95 billion, which are costs from...
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should ensure there is reliable power supply ahead as the country braces for the summer season. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian pointed this out as he urged both the DOE and the ERC to ensure generation companies are compliant...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has dismissed the second disqualification case filed against leading senatorial candidate ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo. Senatorial candidate ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo In the page five-page order dated March 11, the Comelec First...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking a more active role in enhancing the quality of financial reporting by promoting high-quality audits to protect the investors and public interest. This commitment was made by the SEC when it represented the Philippines recently in the...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte remains a candidate for Davao City mayor in the May 2025 National and Local Elections, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Ernest Maceda. "He's still a candidate because the only way you stop being a candidate is if you withdraw," he said on...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will study the prospect of requiring personal appearance for SIM (subscriber identity module) registration in a bid to crack down on individuals selling their identities. In a statement on Tuesday, March 11, the NTC acknowledged that...
The Court of Appeals (CA) said the Securities and Exchange Commission was right to issue a cease and desist order (CDO) against Superbreakthrough Enterprises Corp., doing business under the name 1UP Time, for unauthorized solicitation of investments from the public. In a decision promulgated on...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded Senate Bill (SB) No. 2897 which seeks to expand the coverage and strengthen the Safe Spaces Act or "Bawal Bastos Law" under Republic Act No. 11313. The law protects gender-based harassments in streets, schools, establishments, markets, workplaces, and...
Bayan Muna party-list on Monday, March 10, asked the Commission on Elections to investigate the massive and widespread black propaganda being perpetrated against them and other affected party-lists and candidates to file criminal cases. (Photo from Bayan Muna) In a letter to the Comelec sent by...
Stressing the "urgency" for internet safety education in the country, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its full support to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2934, "An Act Establishing a Safety Internet Education Program in the Curriculum of All Elementary and Secondary Schools." SB 2934...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Ecomamoni Environmental Recyclable Materials Manufacturing Inc. for soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license from the Commission. In an order, the SEC’s enforcement and investor...
