Two suspected illegal recruiters were arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau (NBI) in Cavite. NBI Director Jaime B. Santiago identified them as Girish Fuego and Glenmore Banagan who have been charged with violations of Section 5 of Republic Act (RA) 8042, the...
The lack of clearance from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) forced the Philippine National Police (PNP) to nullify its order that relieved the head of its Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) in connection with the ongoing investigation into the questionable rescue operation of a 14-year old foreign...
The Philippine government’s total debt reached a record high of ₱16.31 trillion after the government borrowed an additional ₱261.5 billion in January. “This level remains manageable,” the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said in a March 4 statement, despite reporting a 1.6 percent increase in...
Flights to China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan from Ilocos Norte’s Laoag International Airport may soon return as the province aims to transform into Southeast Asia’s economic hub through public-private partnership (PPP). This plan is included in the memorandum of agreement (MOA), signed on Friday,...
Two men who allegedly impersonated Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido for their scam operations have been arrested by joint military and police units in Arayat, Pampanga, it was disclosed on Tuesday, March 4. Col. Louie Dema-ala, PA spokesperson, identified the suspects as Antonio...
The National Power Corporation (NPC) has sought approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to recover costs through incremental currency exchange rate adjustment (ICERA). A notice posted by the ERC showed that NPC has requested approval for the recovery of approximately ₱21 million,...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is seen on screens as he speaks during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File) BEIJING (AP) — China's annual major political event gets...
Sta. Ursula Parish Church in Binangonan, Rizal The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has declared the Sta. Ursula Parish Church in Binangonan, Rizal, as a National Cultural Treasure for its centuries-old history and immense religious significance. Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Cruz...
For eight decades, Mercury Drug Corporation has been a pillar of health, hope, and service for millions of people. What started as a humble pushcart operation in 1945 has grown into the country's largest and most trusted pharmacy chain, standing as a testament to the vision of its founder, Dr....
“This year is an opportunity to accelerate progress.” Senator Loren Legarda said this as the nation celebrates National Women’s Month as she calls on all sectors of society, both public and private, to commit to lasting change and decisive action to ensure every Filipino women can...
At least 29 election-related violent incidents have been reported since the start of the filing of certificate of candidacy for the May 12 midterm elections, Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Monday, March 4. In an interview after a conference with officials...
A female military officer renders a snappy salute during the Department of National Defense's (DND) flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the National Women's Month at the DND Chessboard Grounds in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on March 3, 2025. (Photo: DND) The Department of National Defense (DND)...
