HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Luxury is often perceived as a walking contradiction - straddling the line between being breath-taking, the ultimate in craftsmanship, and timeless on one side; and then, in the same moment, ostentatious, fleeting, and unnecessary on the other side. It has...
An aspiring navy cadet died after falling from the construction site of the New Senate building along Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Brgy. Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. "It is with deep sorrow and concern that we confirm the tragic incident that occurred last night," Senate Spokesperson Atty. Arnel...
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday, July 24. Tom Thibodeau (AP) The Knicks have made back-to-back trips to the...
TACLOBAN CITY – A high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with the military on Thursday, July 25, in General MacArthur, Eastern Samar. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the 802nd Infantry Bridade, identified the fatality as Joel Guarino, alias...
CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – A 56-year-old farmer and New People’s Army member listed as one of the most wanted persons in the Bicol region was arrested by the police in San Narciso, Zambales on Tuesday night, July 23. Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jose S....
BACOLOD CITY – Another New People’s Army rebel surrendered to the military in Negros Occidental on Monday, July 22, less than 24 hours after three comrades turned themselves in on Sunday, July 21. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/22/3-npa-rebels-surrender-in-negros-occidental Capt. Dan Carlo...
CAMP Major Saturnino L. Dumlao, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – A 50-year-old female New People’s Army medic surrendered to the police in Barangay Calitlitan, Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya on July 21. ARITAO, Nueva Vizcaya town center. (Wikipedia) The surrenderer, alias Ness and Buddy, under the command of...
BACOLOD CITY – Three New People’s Army rebels surrendered to the Army 79th Infantry Battalion in Negros Occidental on Sunday, July 21. Capt. Dan Carlo Samoza, civil-military operations (CMO) officer of the Army 79th IB, said that the surrenderers were active members of the dismantled Northern...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL The Filipino Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) success story is a powerful dream - something millions of Filipinos aspire for; and it’s easy to understand why. It speaks of being your own boss, of controlling your financial fate and...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB) Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero welcomed on Saturday, July 20 the enactment of two critical and timely measures aimed at enhancing government transparency and protecting...
President Marcos (center) signs into law New Government Procurement Act during simple rites held Saturday morning at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace. Witnessing the event were House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) and Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero. (Speaker’s office) ...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12009 or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) which seeks to promote greater transparency, competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in the government procurement process. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos signed the law, along with RA...
