Three persons have been charged with illegal trading of 100 kilograms of radioactive depleted uranium that were seized following their arrests in a series of operations in the country, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Monday, Dec. 9. NBI Director General Jaime B. Santiago...
President Marcos is expected to sign four of his priority bills, including the 2025 national budget, before the year ends, the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) said on Monday, Dec. 9. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. signs three legislative measures into law: ‘Amendments to...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P20.65-billion transmission line project proposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to strengthen the country's grid connection. The Balaoan-Laoag 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line will accommodate wind and solar power...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has confiscated various counterfeit footwear products amounting to P152 million during a raid at a warehouse in San Simon, Pampanga on Saturday, Dec. 7. PNP Chief, Police General Rommil Francisco Marbil said operatives of the Criminal Investigation and...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified its security operations to ensure public safety amid the Christmas season and potential security challenges arising from the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. PNP Chief, Police General Rommil Francisco Marbil underscored his...
The Ayala Foundation, Inc. and Castle Rock Regenerative Health Philippines announced a strategic partnership on December 6th at the Ayala Museum, demonstrating their shared dedication to promoting health and wellness initiatives. In the Philippines, ensuring equitable access to high-quality...
National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya (File photo) The Makabayan bloc’s endorsement of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is nothing but “political opportunism”, the National Security Council (NSC) said. In a press conference Friday,...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left) interacts with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya (middle) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Sec. Affairs Enrique A. Manalo (right) during the signing of JPY 1.6 billion worth of security...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday, December 6, to urgently address the persistent power outages plaguing Siargao Island since early December. Zubiri said that this is now adversely affecting its...
Four persons have been arrested in Paranaque City for illegal sale of firearms, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday, Dec. 6. They were identified by the NBI as Jerome V. Nuyque, Maximo G. Ayawon, Michael Douglas E. Loleng, and Nilo M. Barnacha who were arrested by...
A Chinese national has been arrested in Pasay City for alleged illegal practice of medicine, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday, Dec. 6. NBI Director Jaime B. Santiago presented before the media the Chinese national who was identified as Xu Jianxin, also known as Zhang Lin....
DAVAO CITY – Fifty-nine workers of an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub were arrested during a raid in a warehouse in Purok 6 New Malitbog, Barangay Manay, Panabo City, Davao del Norte before dawn on Friday, Dec. 6. AN illegal POGO hub was raided in Panabo City on Dec. 6....