Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Thursday, Aug. 28, declared that Batangas first district engineer Abelardo Calalo is “on his own” following his arrest for allegedly attempting to bribe a lawmaker to halt a flood control inquiry. Bonoan confirmed...
Malacañang has confirmed the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago, who cited an “orchestrated move” to tarnish his reputation as the reason for stepping down. In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed reports...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has ordered an investigation into Cebu Normal University (CNU) – Main Campus following the unauthorized issuance of a memorandum circular that abruptly shifted all classes to a 100% online learning modality without consultation or Board of Regents (BOR)...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed criminal charges against the employees, officers, and owners of Creditable Lending Corp., the operator of online lending application Easypeso, for engaging in abusive collection practices. Through an inquest proceeding on July 17, the SEC,...
Senator Joel Villanueva lauded the recent initiative of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Meta Philippines, and advocacy group Digital Pinoys in taking down the social media pages of influencers found promoting illegal online gambling. “This is a significant step...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is set to file a bill that seeks to penalize companies as well as personalities who are involved in the promotion and activities of illegal online gambling in the Philippines. "Maglalabas kami ng isang batas: Lahat ng kumpanya o tao na konektado sa iligal na online...
Vice President Sara Duterte said she will appear at the preliminary investigation over a complaint filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Vice President Sara Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN) Duterte confirmed that she will attend because she will need to take an oath. "Yes,...
The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD)--the dominant politcal party in the countrcountry--has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to launch a probe into the source and distribution network of what it described as a fabricated document labeled "Oplan Horus". The party, in a...
Vice President Sara Duterte revealed that she has been summoned by the Office of the Prosecutor based on the case filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Vice President Sara Duterte (MB File Photo) The official said this during an ambush interview in Sogod,...
A suspected Chinese spy has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, April 29. In a text message, NBI National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) Regional Director Ferdinand Lavin identified the suspected spy as Tak Hoi Lao. “We are now preparing the documents for the filing...
Commission on Election (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia allayed fears on Tuesday, April 29, following the arrest of a Chinese national with spy devices just outside of the poll body's main office in Intramuros by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Commission on Elections Chairman George...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Monday, April 28, there will be delays in the issuance of clearances due to the "upgrading of computer server to ensure the operational reliability of online services and clearance processing." “As a result, there will be a delay in the release...
