President Marcos has designated Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta as the officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as General Benjamin Acorda ended his term. Peralta will replace Acorda who ended his term on Sunday, March 31. “In the exigency of the service, and...
Aside from economic provisions, Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon wants Congress to also review the possible amendments in the Constitution’s political provisions, particularly with regard to extending the term of local executives from three to six years....
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard "Dick" Gordon, on Wednesday, March 20, remembered former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) as a "staunch supporter" of the country's premier humanitarian organization. (PRC Chairman Richard Gordon with former...
The date was already set for the turnover of command but will there be a new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on March 27? For Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr., the discussion between him and President Marcos as to who would replace Police...
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 Department of Finance (DOF) onboarded a new talent from the Sy-led China Banking Corp. to lead the unit responsible for analyzing emerging economic issues and developments. Domini S. Velasquez, the former chief economist of Chinabank, is set to join the DOF this week to head the Office of the...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon on Saturday, Jan. 20, lauded volunteers for rescuing flood and landslide victims in Davao, while commending Cebu preparations for Sinulog festivities. PRC / Manila Bulletin In Davao, the PRC said in a...
ILOILO CITY – Police Col. Rhea E. Santos has been installed as the new Guimaras police chief. Santos took the helm of the Guimaras Police Provincial Office (GPPO) in a turnover ceremony in Camp Delgado, the Police Regional Office-6 headquarters based here. SANTOS (PRO-6) Police Brig. Gen. Sidney...
The Secretary of Finance (SOF) needs to build a strong relationship with the president, make decisions based on what is best for the country, and be skilled at negotiating and working with lawmakers. Former officials from the Department of Finance (DOF) said that having the trust and support of the...
Two months after assuming the position, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has reorganized officials within his department. On Thursday, Jan. 4, Laurel issued a statement announcing changes in leadership, stating that the reorganization is intended to align the Department of Agriculture...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief should be given the power to appoint chiefs of police (COP) of cities and municipalities, some senators said. Sen. Grace Poe made the suggestion during Tuesday’s interpellation on Senate Bill No. 2449 or the proposed Act Providing for...
Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa answers lawmakers' queries during the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Health's hearing on his ad interim appointment as health secretary on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. (Senate PRIB Photo) Department of Health (DOH)...
