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...
Emphasizing the need for immediate medical response during emergencies—especially amid the country's extreme heat—the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging every household to have at least one trained first aider. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
ATRAM, an independent asset and wealth management firm, reported strong returns across its unit investment trust funds (UITFs) and mutual funds (MFs) for last year, particularly in feeder funds. In a statement, Alessandra Araullo, ATRAM chief investment officer, said the firm achieved double-digit...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 17, expressed its readiness to supply blood to patients across the country as dengue cases continue to surge. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “I always remind everyone that the Red Cross is ready to provide blood anytime,...
President Marcos has extended the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil by four months, Malacañang announced Thursday morning, Feb. 6. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil (file) A memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas...
With President Marcos “inclined” to extend General Rommel Marbil’s term as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief by six months, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday, Jan. 21, that the announcement might come before Feb. 7. ...
QCPD Acting Director Col. Melecio Buslig Jr. There has been a sharp decline of 19.97 percent in Quezon City's eight focus crimes - including physical injuries, theft, robbery, and other violent offenses, while incidents of rape dropped by 32.26 percent, robbery by 28.57 percent, and theft by...
