Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. on Friday, July 3, commended all police personnel who secured the three-day protest of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), saying the operation showed restraint and professionalism while protecting the public 's right...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. challenged the complainants who accused him of holding a Maltese passport to prove their allegations, saying he had long addressed the issue before they filed a case against him. Teodoro brushed off the issue and said he would let...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday, July 1, said the choice of the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rests solely with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the retirement of Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. draws near. Brawner, who was...
Following the successful technical testing of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC), which demonstrated the feasibility of 24/7 interbank fund transfers, the BSP is planning to formulate a roadmap to further explore and refine the technology’s...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. commended the Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) for helping weaken communist insurgents in the region through its “Road to Peace in Southern Luzon” campaign. The Road to Peace in Southern Luzon is SOLCOM 's...
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no conflict between the two...
Nartatez tells chiefs of police: Step up police visibility, support DepEd programs on student welfare Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all police units to intensify crime prevention programs and other efforts to keep schools safe and...
With the highly anticipated rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. pushed back, the camp of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has begun exploring alternative opponents for a potential September fight. Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, told The Ring Magazine that the eight-division world...
The much-awaited rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been postponed indefinitely following legal issues that embroiled the undefeated American great. According to veteran boxing reporter Lance Pugmire of Boxing Scene, the Filipino champion himself confirmed the suspension of...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro reaffirmed that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) remains the primary agency responsible for implementing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's foreign policy, stressing that the Philippines must "speak with one voice" in its engagement with...
Once upon a time, well but not so long ago, then young police officer Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. would make it a point to sit down with school authorities in areas where he was assigned as chief of police and discuss police presence inside school. Not exactly to conduct patrol or stay inside...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday, June 23, directed a thorough investigation into the attempted killing of a radio broadcaster in Roxas City, Capiz even as it urged media workers facing threats or intimidation to immediately coordinate with authorities for protection. Police General...
