The provincial government of La Union has stopped the quarry operations along Aringay River in Tubao for alleged violation of national laws and provincial ordinances. In a letter dated September 23, 2021, the provincial government asked a certain Edelberto C. Garcia "to cease and desist your...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said that China’s heightened crackdown on online gambling is the one forcing Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) to close shop, and not the government’s new tax measures. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the exodus of Chinese-run online...
Malacañang has assured the public of the concerned agencies' response as far as the effects of tropical storm "Maring" is concerned in some provinces in Northern Luzon. (Photo by Frame Harirak/ Unsplash) "The Palace is closely monitoring the ongoing operations for tropical storm "Maring" as it...
Vice President Leni Robredo has deployed to Northern Luzon provinces two teams of relief workers to provide assistance to the victims of tropical storm "Maring". Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Robredo said in a Twitter post on late Monday night, Oct. 11 that her office has already formed these...
bicol1 Cebu Pacific (CEB) started domestic operations at the new Bicol International Airport (BIA) on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, a day after the gateway's inauguration. BIA, which has a capacity of two million passengers per year, replaced the existing Legazpi Domestic Airport. CEB has been mounting...
Combined operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the local police seized P3.4 million worth of shabu following the arrest of two drug peddlers on Tuesday, Sept. 28 in a buy-bust operation in Pasig City. PDEA-3 Regional Director Bryan Babang identified the suspects as John...
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) expects to achieve in-agency population protection by the end of the year as it continues to inoculate its employees and their dependents from the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19). media Communication Secretary Martin Andanar made the...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The US Border Patrol halted using horses in migrant operations around Del Rio, Texas, the White House said Thursday, after embarrassing photographs suggested mistreatment of Haitian border-crossers. A United States Border Patrol agent on horseback uses his reins as he...
Increases in public spending last month forced the national government to raise its budget deficit in the first eight-months of the year near the trillion peso mark. Bureau of the Treasury office The Bureau of the Treasury reported on Thursday, Sept. 23, that the Duterte administration’s fiscal...
Emirates seeks 3,000 cabin crew, 500 airport services employees to support operations ramp-up Dubai-based Emirates Airlines will hire 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees globally in the next six-months. Amid easing of international entry protocols, Emirates said it plans to restore...
Combined elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) seized Saturday, Sept. 18 a total of P6 million worth of marijuana leaves and plants from a drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Barangay New Lower Bicutan, Taguig City. PDEA Regional...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Thursday, September 16, that it will study and consider any request from the International Criminal Court (ICC) with regard to the launch of its investigation into the Duterte administration's "war" against illegal drugs. Commission on Human Rights...
