The Lakas-CMD party on Friday, Nov. 19 revoked the Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) it issued to businesswoman Rose Nono-Lin, a congressional candidate who became controversial over her testimony about the luxury cars she owned during the Senate blue ribbon hearings on the Pharmally...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson on Thursday Nov. 12 questions the seeming harassment of his and Senate President Vicente "Tito" C. Sotto III's supporters by policemen in the City of Manila. Lacson cited information that Manila Police District (MPD) personnel told tricycle drivers and residents...
Local government units were called upon to further intensify their COVID-19 vaccination drive amid the admission by the national government that the country’s vaccination rate has slowed down. Vaccine certificate Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles said that LGUs and national government...
Notwithstanding a sure win in her new congressional bid, former President and Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will still expect strong support from her Lakas-Christian Muslim Democracts (Lakas-CMD) colleagues. 12E005F6-D2F7-42C5-B176-4A8FAB52B428 Arroyo, one of the founders of the political party,...
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, who is running for congressman in the upcoming elections, said he will aim for the creation of a second congressional district in the city. Fresnedi and Rep. Rufino Biazon have teamed up under the One Muntinlupa unity party and have switched places for the May 9,...
Reelectionist Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia filed his certificate of candidacy for a third term of office as Congressman today, October 1, before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Pangasinan. “I am seeking reelection for a third term to sustain and continue our...
A Manila police corporal was arrested by his fellow cops after he pointed a gun at a group of teenagers who were playing outside their homes in Tondo, Manila, early Thursday morning. (Manila Police District photo / MANILA BULLETIN) A report from the Manila Police District (MPD) identified the...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III has suspended the implementation of the emergency employment program for displaced workers in Quezon City District 2 amid reports of anomalies in the distribution of cash aid. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III (Photo from DOLE...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reshuffled 14 mid-level executives as part of it's continuing efforts to further enhance the tax collection drive. (Photo from BIR Facebook page) Informed sources said BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay has been conducting periodic personnel changes based on...
Local Waters Utilities Administration (LWUA) Acting Administrator Jeci A. Lapus has passed away, the agency has confirmed. LWUA Acting Administrator Jeci A. Lapus speaks during a press conference at the agency’s headquarters in Quezon City last February 8, 2021. (MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement,...
A 30-year-old man was arrested by members of the Southern Police District Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) during a buy-bust operation in possession of P340,000 worth of shabu hidden inside DVD cases in Paranaque City on Monday night. SPD Director Brig. Gen, Jimili Macaraeg identified the suspect as...
The construction of the state-run Imelda District Hospital--which is expected to give Zamboanga Sibugay folk better access medical services--is set to be completed by July 2021, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. HOSPITAL IN PROGRESS -- The Imelda Hospital in Zamboanga Sibugay...
