For House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's monicker of "Eagle of Mindanao" is more than just a tag. (Jom Francis/ Unsplash) The Marinduque lone district congressman believes that Duterte-Carpio really does embody the symbolic traits of the majestic Philippine...
Two bills proposing to further strengthen the country’s banking system have passed final reading approval in the House of Representatives. Speaker Lord Allan Velasco3 Speaker Lord Allan Velasco lauded his Lower House colleagues for approving on third and final reading the bills regulating...
The warden of the the Caloocan City Jail was sacked from his post over the deadly riot on Monday, Jan. 10, that left six people dead and more than 30 other inmates injured. Sacked was Jail Supt. Neil Subbi. He was replaced by Jail Supt. Lloyd Gonzaga. Supt. Xavier Solda, spokesperson of the Bureau...
As oil companies move to implement a big time oil price hike starting this week, an opposition leader aired strong suspicion that government economic managers are blocking efforts in Congress to suspend excise tax on petroleum products for at least six months. Gasoline pump Deputy Minority Leader...
All the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and jail personnel of 476 district, city and municipal jails in the country remain free from the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Monday, Jan. 3. With this record remaining intact since Dec. 8,...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) announced on Saturday, Jan. 1, that there were no untoward incidents and zero COVID-19 cases in its jail facilities as the agency welcomes the New Year. “We do not have any untoward incident in any of our district, city and municipal jails across...
Officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) conducted an inspection of its jails in Metro Manila on Friday, Dec. 31, to check the facilities and living conditions of the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). BJMP chief Director Allan Iral reminded his men to ensure that the health...
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco joined the entire country in celebrating the life and works of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, today, December 30. ‘’We honor his legacy of patriotism, bravery, passion and excellence. His courage in working for the betterment of his nation and countrymen, despite...
In time for Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) commended its personnel for ensuring that all persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under their care were safe and all accounted for amid the onslaught of typhoon "Odette." BJMP logo BJMP Director Allan Iral said all...
Allan K (left) and Ahron Villena (Instagram) Comedian Allan K finally ended speculations that he and hunk actor Ahron Villena are in a relationship. On Instagram, Allan K uploaded the behind-the-scene video of their latest cozy photo. Apparently, the celebrities shared the photo to make it appear...
Are Allan K and Ahron Villena in a relationship? This is the question asked by many after Allan K flooded his Instagram account with different snaps of him with Ahron in Boracay. Many of their showbiz colleagues reacted to it. Paolo Ballesteros: "Teka nga." Giselle Sanchez: "Ganda ng nanay...
A total of 271 Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) jail officers and two non-uniformed personnel including its spokesperson were promoted to the next rank. BJMP spokesperson Supt. Xavier Solda (File photo via Twitter) Of the 271 jail officers, BJMP Director Allan Iral said Friday, Dec....
