ILOILO CITY – Residents of this city, Iloilo province, and the island-province of Guimaras will not have a convenient and easy Sunday as the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will impose a 12-hour blackout in these areas to conduct maintenance activities. In an advisory, the power...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is working closely with the Department of Finance (DOF), state regulators and legislators in introducing reforms in its 26-year-old charter to cater to the demands of an ever-changing market and rapidly-evolving economic landscape, a top...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is seeking to introduce reforms, including a massive capital hike to P300 billion, through amendments to its 26-year-old charter. In a statement, the state-owned bank said it is working closely with the Department of Finance (DOF), state regulators and...
Armed Forces of the Philippines An OCTA Research survey conducted in the fourth quarter of 2023 found that all respondents knew about the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)—that is, they had heard, read, or seen anything about them, with majority of them having much satisfaction and trust in...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Is this the kind of example we want to show to children? This was the question former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Former senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has emphasized the need to amend the antiquated National Defense Act as a way to...
Some senators are alarmed while others expressed caution over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) decision to allow civilians to own semi-automatic high powered firearms. Sen. Imee Marcos said the PNP is “shooting itself in the foot” as she feared a rise in criminality, terrorism,...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved the ad interim appointments of Brig. General Ramon P. Zagala, former chief of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), and 45 other flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Zagala, former Commander of the PSG, was...
Filipinos may soon opt to pay their miscellaneous fees online as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) partners with the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) to use its digital payment system. In a statement, the BOC announced that it inked a memorandum of agreement with Landbank to utilize its...
A toast led by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin in honor of the health of His Majesty the Emperor, the continued peace and prosperity of the Japanese people, and the lasting friendship between the Philippines and Japan. This was joined by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, H.E. Ambassador...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
The Senate on Monday, March 4 adopted three concurrent resolutions favoring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to various rebel and insurgent groups in the country. The Senate’s concurrence happened less than three months after the President signed the presidential...
