Filipinos’ satisfaction with Vice President Sara Duterte rose by six points in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Nov. 24 to 30. The survey, released on Feb. 10, interviewed 1,200 adults nationwide and found that 54 percent of...
ILOILO CITY – All 110 police chiefs in Western Visayas region tested negative in mandatory drug testing this week. The Police Regional Office-6 said that no police commander in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo provinces as well as the capital of Iloilo City was found to be using...
President Marcos has administered the oath-taking of General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief. With the oath-taking ceremony held at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Nartatez officially obtained the 4-star general rank. Marcos congratulated...
ILOILO CITY – This city had three different police chiefs in the span of less than a week. Police Col. Wilbert Parilla became the acting chief of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, following the assignment of Police Col. Roland Bulalacao as the new chief of staff of the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, Jan. 12, revealed that it is looking into possible outside or political influence behind a social media post by a Philippine Army (PA) officer who withdrew his support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth...
President Marcos has appointed lawyer Anna Liza Logan as the new Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, replacing the late former legal adviser Juan Ponce Enrile. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced Logan 's designation in a Palace briefing on Tuesday,...
When Christopher Jaime T. Lichauco eats out, his wife knows what’s coming. “My wife always gets mad at me because it embarrasses her,” he said, smiling. “Whenever I’m in a restaurant, I ask the waiter or waitress where they live, to know if they’re Maynilad customers. If they are...
TACLOBAN CITY - A police chief in Biliran province is facing homicide raps for allegedly shooting and killing a drinking buddy, Sunday in Barangay Balire, Tunga, Leyte. The suspect was identified as Capt. Alberto Parena, 53, of Barangay Abango, Barugo, Leyte. The victim was identified as alias...
BUTUAN CITY – The new chiefs of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office and Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office assumed their positions during turnover ceremonies on Friday, Sept. 12, presided over by PRO-10 Regional Director Police Brig. Gen. Rolindo M. Suguilon. Police Col. Gerardo D....
TACLOBAN CITY – The deputy chief of police of Santa Margarita town, Samar province was found dead in his quarters on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The body of Police Lt. Vitaliano Galban was discovered in a pool of blood when he was called for dinner by his colleague. His service firearm was on his chest...
Police General Nicolas Torre III on Friday, Aug. 29, asked the public, particularly his supporters, not to feel sorry for him even after he was abruptly removed by President Marcos Jr. as the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a video posted on his Facebook page, Torre thanked those...
Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. convened his first command conference as the acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, Aug. 29, gathering senior police officials to set the tone for his leadership and outline his priorities for the organization while ensuring that...
