Less than a month before the midterm elections in May, authorities arrested two Singaporeans and a Filipino allegedly involved in gun-running activities, and confiscated from them assorted high-powered firearms, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Black Saturday, April 19. The PNP’s...
China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Photo by John Louie Abrina) Despite global economic shifts brought about by the imposition of tariffs by the United States, the Chinese government will remain steadfast in its commitment to multilateralism, free trade, and “win-win”...
The National Maritime Council (NMC) expressed hope that other global platforms will follow Google's lead in including the "West Philippine Sea" label in Google Maps, saying it reflects the world's growing acceptance of the country's rights over the disputed waters. Google Maps screenshot In a...
PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil (Photo: PNP) A total of 28 incidents of drowning, vehicular accidents, and other incidents were recorded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) this Holy Week but the security situation nationwide remains “generally peaceful”. As of Black...
(Courtesy of PNP-CIDG) Some P45.4 million worth of alleged voluminous unregistered diapers were confiscated by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) from six arrested suspects, including a Chinese national, during simultaneous raids at five warehouses in Plaridel, Bulacan, the...
China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has assured that the rights of the three Filipinos who were arrested for alleged espionage are being protected. Ambassador Huang Xilian of China “Their cases are going through judicial procedure and their rights are protected,”...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to report any candidate who would dare to defy the prohibition to campaign on April 17 and 18, 2025—Maundy Thursday and Good Friday—in observance of Holy Week. PNP chief Gen Rommel Francisco Marbil said the complainants and tipsters could...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced that it has finished its evaluation of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) fourth regulatory period (4RP) reset. In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced the completion of its...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has assured its customers of stable, reliable, and continuous electricity service with personnel ready to attend to customer concerns throughout the observance of the Holy Week. “We join the nation in observing a solemn and safe...
The government has increased the maximum kilos of rice a household can buy from Kadiwa stores to 30 kilos, an Agriculture official said. P45 well-milled rice is being sold at the Kadiwa store in the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila on Aug. 1, 2024. (Arnold Quizol | MB File Photo) In a...
Reelectionist Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) to focus on protecting the people and addressing the recent spate of kidnappings in the country. Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa (MB File Photo) Dela Rosa said the PNP ought to prioritize these crimes...
Moody’s Ratings, a credit rating agency, has upgraded Philippine National Bank’s (PNB) deposit ratings, citing the big bank’s sustained improvement in profitability, strong capital position, and solid liquidity as key drivers of the upgrade. Moody’s has raised PNB’s ratings for...
