The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has asked local authorities to blacklist a Manila-based recruitment agency for allegedly demanding a huge sum of money for young students bound for Taipei under the Taiwan government’s scholarship program. MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said he...
Unemployment is expected to drop in the fourth quarter of the year as livelihood opportunities begin to open up leading to the holidays, an economist said. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) cited Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Chief Economist Michael Ricafort's...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri noted how the confidential and intelligence fund (CIF) report of the Office of the President (OP) was one of the most detailed and comprehensive reports that he has seen. Sen. Sonny Angara faces his colleagues during the marathon plenary session on...
A passenger jeepney driver and the owner of the vehicle he was driving are now facing P2 million fine and imprisonment of up to 12 years for operating a colorum public utility vehicle (PUV). That would be the penalty on Benito Ollete and Julhapas Tantong if they are found guilty of violating the...
After Vice President Sara Duterte was lauded for giving up on pursuing the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) request for its P500 million confidential funds, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said that the possibility of it being restored remains. Pimentel told reporters on...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that movie director Paul Soriano has resigned from his post as a presidential adviser to prioritize his personal commitments. Movie director Paul Soriano (file) Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this after Senator Sonny Angara disclosed...
The Office of the President’s (OP) proposed P10.645 billion budget for 2024 was approved by the Senate plenary on Thursday, November 9, retaining as well its P2.3 billion intelligence funds. Angara faces his colleagues during the marathon plenary session Thursday, November 9, 2023, to...
Taal Volcano (File photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reminded the public against the dangers of exposure to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano after it was monitored anew in several areas in Calabarzon (Region 4A). OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel...
A P1 million top prize is up for grabs for students from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) that create the best parol or Christmas lantern out of recyclable materials in this year's "Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin" parol-making contest. Courtesy of Disney (File photo) The Office of the President...
The chemical spill in Bauan, Batangas that forced the evacuation of 53 families is already under control, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Wednesday, Nov. 8. OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said the chemicals that reportedly leaked from the nearby depot already dissipated, adding...
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna – A seven-year-old girl died in a fire in Barangay Caingin here on Monday, November 6. The fatality was identified as Princess Olivar. Arson investigators said the fire started at 1:45 p.m. and more than 100 houses were razed. Fire out was declared at 3:56 p.m. The...
(File photo) The fourth quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) is set on Nov. 9 with a focus on enhancing the public's preparedness in responding to a tsunami scenario. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said...
