The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that it has heightened its readiness in anticipation of the La Niña phenomenon, which is expected to intensify the arrival of four to seven tropical cyclones in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the final quarter of...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The chief of police of Jipapad town in Eastern Samar province was hacked and injured by a 37-year-old farmer inside the police station on Monday, September 23. The victim, Lt. Norben Carnonera, was sitting at the lobby when the suspect, a resident of...
Easy monetary policy supportive of economic growth across the Asia-Pacific region would follow the US Federal Reserve's cut in interest rates by an aggressive 50 basis points (bps), according to the top economist of the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB). "I think it's good for the region...
Amid rising dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Aug. 21, announced that it has activated a comprehensive dengue outbreak response plan. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) As the major blood supplier in the country, the PRC said that the implementation...
In recognition of the assistance provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) awarded the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), led by Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benjamin William. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon (center right)...
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Jesus A. Verzosa and 10 other police officers have been acquitted by the Sandiganbayan of their graft charges over the alleged irregular purchase of two second-hand helicopters in 2009. Aside from Verzosa, also acquitted were P/DDG...
In light of the concerning rise in dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Sunday, Aug. 11, that it is intensifying its efforts to ensure that blood and medical assistance are promptly accessible to those in need. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief...
BUTUAN CITY – Police Col. April Mark C. Young has been appointed as new Agusan del Norte police chief. POLICE Regional Office-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Alan M. Nazarro (left) hands over the command flag to new Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office Director Police Col. April Mark C. Young...
Vice President Sara Duterte slammed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil following the relief of 75 police personnel assigned to her security detail, calling the move a “political harassment.” Vice President Sara Duterte and PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil (OVP, PNP...
CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police Col. Jay C. Dimaandal has been appointed as the new Pampanga police chief following the relief of Police Col. Levi Hope B. Basilio over the recent raid of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator hub in Porac, this province. NEW Pampanga police...
BACOLOD CITY – Three police chiefs in areas with insurgency-related incidents in Negros Occidental were relieved from their posts effective Tuesday, May 21. POLICE Col. Rainerio de Chavez, Negros Occidental police director, presides over the turnover of command between incoming Police Major Rhojn...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has granted the petition of former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno against her alleged P6.9 million deficiency income taxes, surcharges, and interests for taxable years 2011 to 2016. In a decision promulgated last May 14 by its special second division, the CTA...
