President Marcos has appointed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief, Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced on Thursday, May 29, Marcos ' decision to appoint Torre, who oversaw...
CEBU CITY – The newly installed regional director of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Central Visayas (BJMP-7) vowed to get rid of the perennial problem of contraband being sneaked into prison facilities. Jail Chief Supt. Luisito Muñoz said he is aware that some Persons Deprived of...
The sky is the limit for Second Lieutenant Jessie Ticar Jr., the valedictorian of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Siklab-Laya Class of 2025, who is now poised to serve as a platoon leader in the Philippine Army (PA). With aspirations of one day becoming the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces...
Height Realty Inc. has announced that the land development of its flagship upscale residential project, Southlinks Estate in Las Piñas City, is proceeding as planned and is on track for completion by the second quarter of next year. In a briefing, Height Realty President and Chief Executive...
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure unit of the Aboitiz Group, is aiming to deliver long-term water security in Iloilo City after bagging the original proponent status (OTS) for its proposal to construct and operate the city’s bulk water facility. AIC said the OPS to develop the Iloilo...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), announced that its subsidiary, PacificLight Power Ltd. (PLP), is on track to begin operations of its additional 100-megawatt Fast Start gas turbine capacity this quarter. MGen stated that PLP is set...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has partnered with a Spanish engineering firm in an effort to link Camiguin Island to the Mindanao power grid. In a statement, NEA said it signed a feasibility study contract with Osprel SL, a Madrid-based engineering consultancy, to conduct...
With headline inflation falling to its lowest level in over five years, local and international financial institutions now expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut key interest rates by a total of 75 basis points (bps) by year-end, with the first reduction likely as early as the upcoming...
Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) Chief Col. Nixon Cayaban has warned the public about a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating him. In an advisory issued on Friday, May 2, the VCPS Public Information Office (PIO) clarified that Col. Cayaban does not have any personal Facebook account and...
Former senator Richard Gordon was unanimously re-elected as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) during its 34th Biennial Convention. Reaffirming his leadership at the helm of the organization, former Senator Richard Gordon was unanimously re-elected as Chairman...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reaffirmed its commitment to disaster preparedness by hosting its 34th Biennial National Convention from April 28 to 30 at the PRC Logistics and Multi-Purpose Center (PLMC) in Mandaluyong City. To prepare the foremost humanitarian organization in the years ahead, the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, April 15, that it is on heightened alert for its annual Holy Week operations, mobilizing volunteers and resources across strategic locations as travelers and pilgrims head to popular destinations during the extended religious break. (Philippine...
