AC Health and its provider group the Healthway Medical Network have sealed a partnership between the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to leverage best practices of both institutions. In a statement, AC Health explained that at "tumor board meetings",...
Rotational blackouts at various provinces in the Luzon grid as well as Metro Manila areas may roll by 2:00 to 4:00pm this afternoon, according to the latest advisories of system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and power utility giant Manila Electric Company. The first batch of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, April 15, called for the revocation of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s license to own and possess firearms. The lady senator urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to do so after photos and videos circulated online of his...
Following the recent interconnection deal for the Alabat wind project, Alternergy Holdings Corp. (Alternergy) signed a new deal with the National Grid Corporation (NGCP) for the Tanay Wind Power Project in Rizal. Alternergy’s subsidiary, the Alternergy Tanay Wind Corpo. (ATWC), and the NGCP...
(Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) Police officers and other persons of authority should be meted with heavier penalties in the event that they are proven to have a part in covering up heinous crimes. Such is embodied in Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep....
The local qualifying for the IMG Academy Junior World Championships will soon enter a new chapter with the National Golf Association of the Philippines set to play a major role in the selection process of the country’s representatives. In keeping with its mandate as the country’s golf governing...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has denied entry to the Philippines of a Chinese man who has been wanted in South Korea for alleged voice phishing fraud. The BI said that Li Mingzhu, 32, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last April 12 from Hong Kong. He was flagged...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman warned against individuals posing as their officials who ask for money in exchange of project contract. In a statement, Pangandaman said that the public must remain wary when approached by persons who claim to be affiliated...
Tobacco farmers are expected to earn a substantial income this season as the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) reported an increase in buying prices. NTA Administrator Belinda S. Sanchez explained that the price adjustment reflects market demand and the crop quality. “[And] the more income...
Government agencies are now preparing for the scheduled tansport strike by two major transport groups in protest of President Marcos’s decision not to extend the April 30 deadline for consolidation of all public utility vehicle operators to give way to the modernization program. On the part of...
Following President Marcos’ order banning unauthorized government workers from using sirens and blinkers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed on Thursday, April 11, to intensify the crackdown against all motorists using the devices. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said that while they...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) recently announced price adjustment for palay to boost farmer competitiveness. Agriculture Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa said on Thursday, April 11, that the new buying price will range from P23 to...
