Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he is confident that an increase in the budget for the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the continued financial support for the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) would boost the economic growth of Mindanao. Dela Rosa,...
To enhance grid stability in Northern Mindanao, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P2.34 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) project by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a statement, the ERC announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, that it has greenlit NGCP's...
Authorities discovered more than P112 million in cash following the opening of several vaults of the Central One Bataan, the business process outsourcing company (BPO) which was raided on Oct. 31. Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, spokesperson of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the opening...
For years, McDonald’s Philippines has been a place where families come together to create special moments. Whether enjoying a meal in the restaurant or from the comfort of their cars, McDonald’s has always been part of those small celebrations that make the holiday season so special. This year,...
Nine people split around P1.8 million in cash reward after they provided information that led to the arrest of most wanted criminals, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday, Nov. 21. PNP-Intelligence Group director Brig. Gen. Westrimundo Obinque said that the nine arrested wanted...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino expressed his belief that it is high time to strengthen the Maritime Command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as part of the country's efforts to assert its rights and jurisdiction over its maritime domain, particularly the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
Over 500 personnel of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) had received pneumococcal vaccination that could protect them from virus and other infectious diseases like pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 21, the NBI said the vaccination was conducted at the NBI...
A man, who has been charged in court with statutory rape and other sexual assaults against two children, has been arrested in Koronadal City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Thursday, Nov. 21. The NBI identified him as Walter Zulla Advincula who was apprehended last Nov. 19...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has started recalibrating its strategies in the campaign against illegal drugs, which it said, will be anchored on respect for human rights. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the new strategy, dubbed as Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign Roadmap 2024-2028, is...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved three projects by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) aimed at enhancing the reliability and stability of the transmission grid in Luzon and Visayas. In a statement, NGCP said the approved projects include the Northern Luzon...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) should adopt a proactive approach in dealing with the cancellation of alien employment permits (AEPs) issued to foreign workers in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian made the call...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has urged lawmakers to ensure there is sufficient funds to address possible mass casualty events involving chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear incidents (CBRN) and countering operations that utilizes weapons of mass destruction....
