The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, Nov. 17, addressed renewed controversy over a resurfaced 2024 video call involving then House Speaker Martin Romualdez, then House Appropriations Chair Rep. Zaldy Co, and military chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. According to the AFP, an old clip...
Warning that graft continues to weaken institutions and harm the poor, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Monday, September 8, denounced widespread corruption in the country and called for stronger accountability measures in government. In a statement, the national...
The Philippine information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector is bracing for the potential impact of a bill in the United States (US) Senate that seeks to end the practice of offshoring among American call centers. The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines...
BACOLOD CITY – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–Negros Island Region (CIDG-NIR) arrested a 39-year-old taxi driver in Barangay III, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental on Thursday, six months after allegedly killing and raping a 31-year-old call center agent in Talisay City, Negros...
As public schools across the country prepare to open their doors for a new school year, teacher groups on Sunday, June 15, sounded the alarm over the persistent and worsening education crisis and called for urgent, concrete government action to resolve systemic shortages. The Alliance of Concerned...
BACOLOD CITY – A 27-year-old call center agent was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Barangay Singcang-Airport here on Tuesday, June 10. Police identified the fatality as Tricia Ann, a resident of Barangay Pahanocoy here. Police Executive Master Sgt. Rodney Tiania, deputy chief of the Traffic...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the country’s largest network of Catholic schools, has issued a strongly worded statement urging the Philippine Senate to move forward with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement released on Monday, June...
The Philippines will continue to lead in climate change mitigation efforts as the world continues to struggle with the realities of ocean governance. Senator Loren Legarda made this promise when she led the reaffirmation of the 2021 Manila Call to Action, Charting Philippine Ocean-Climate Policy...
Benhur Abalos (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN)) A "wake-up call" for the Philippine government. That's how Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos described over the weekend the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake that...
BACOLOD CITY – The family of a 32-year-old call center agent who was killed and accused of being a scammer in Negros Occidental is calling for justice and denied the accusation that surfaced following her death. In a statement, the family of Carl Kimberlyn Degabi expressed deep sorrow over her...
The United States should maintain its support to the Philippines, particularly in light of China's continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris (File Photo from Malacañang) US Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized...
BACOLOD CITY – A 32-year-old call center agent tagged as a scammer was found dead in Hacienda Lizares, Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Sunday morning, Jan. 12. A 32-year-old call center agent was found dead in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on...
