DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on third and final reading on Tuesday, Dec. 9, an ordinance adopting the city’s Local Shelter Plan for 2022-2031, a long-term housing framework aimed at addressing the needs of thousands of families waiting for safe and dignified relocation....
ILOILO CITY — Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. has downplayed the corruption probe despite being one of the eight lawmakers that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended to be included in the criminal and administrative cases for alleged anomalous...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday, Dec. 8, that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the killing of a former journalist turned councilor in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. Gerry Campos, a former radio broadcaster and municipal councilor in Marihatag town, was stabbed dead...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tightening its watch on foreign-led underground gaming groups after a recent raid in Taguig City revealed an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operation masquerading as a business process outsourcing (BPO) company. Acting PNP Chief, Police...
CEBU CITY – Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, underwent leg amputation below the knee in what was described as a life-saving operation in a hospital here. A report by Daily Mail stated that Thomas Jr., son of the 81-year-old retired Hollywood lighting director,...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Police Regional Office-3 has relieved five police officers for allegedly robbing a private contractor of P14 million in his home in Barangay Santa Cruz, Porac, Pampanga recently. PRO-3 chief Police Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones Jr. said their relief is standard...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. has committed to modernize and develop the workforce of the Government Arsenal (GA), one of its attached agencies that is in charge of manufacturing standard firearms and ammunition. Teodoro made the vow during his visit to GA...
Christmas came early for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as President Marcos Jr. ordered an increase in the base pay of military and other uniformed personnel (MUP) on Wednesday, Dec. 3. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla expressed gratitude to the President...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) now expects the Philippine economy to expand below five percent this year, citing the erosion of investor confidence stemming from concerns over the governance of the government 's flood control fund. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. told reporters on the...
Captain Jerome Jocson Jacuba spent 15 years in uniform believing that a soldier’s worth was measured not only by the battles he survived but by the country he chose to serve with his whole being. In late November, he posted a raw and heartfelt video of his farewell, announcing his Complete...
Metro Pacific Coconut Holdings Corp. (MPCH), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), has increased its market share to nearly 70 percent of the country’s food-grade coconut exports after completing the acquisition of Franklin Baker Co. of the Philippines. MPIC said in a statement...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will mark its 90th anniversary on Dec. 21 with a significantly toned-down celebration as it foregoes its traditional parade and showcase of military assets out of respect for Filipinos affected by recent calamities and amid public outrage over a corruption...
