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...
The technology application and innovation-driven market research company Tangere revealed the April 2024 satisfaction and trust ratings survey results for the performances of House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, and Senate President Migz Zubiri. In...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa House members have brought up Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's former position as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief in their continued criticism of the "PDEA leaks" probe. The Senate Committee on Public...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday, April 30, told senators that he had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes happening in the medical industry. That is, until the issue was raised before the Senate, and senators have...
The Sandiganbayan has approved the payment of P2.5 million to settle the P9.06 million civil case for forfeiture of alleged unexplained wealth filed against the former director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Benguet and members of his family. Former PNP Chief Supt. Eugene Garbriel...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon urged parents to vaccinate their children to prevent further outbreaks. (Photo courtesy of PRC) In a statement on Friday, April 12, the chairman emphasized the importance of following through with vaccination...
