Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed support for the Philippine National Police's (PNP) lack of recommendation for a ceasefire agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (AFP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA). "I support the PNP on this. The CPP/NPA is...
As the holiday season approaches, we all know how much Filipinos enjoy preparing for the Noche Buena feast; however, a dietitian from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) urged the public to practice food moderation in order to avoid overconsumption and maintain good health. Unsplash Food...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the duration of the El Niño weather event may be shorter than initially estimated by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Friday, Dec. 22...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla is eyeing to file a resolution in relation to the supposed lack of due process in the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) imposition of a 30-day suspension on the operations of television network Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI). In a statement on...
President Marcos has vetoed sections of the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) pertaining to the Department of Justice (DOJ) revolving funds and implementing the National Government's Career Executive Service Development Program. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong...
Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) has assigned National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), the country’s sole professional reinsurer, a financial strength rating of PRS A with a Stable Outlook. An insurer rated PRS A has strong financial security...
The owner and an employee of a suspected fake occupational therapy clinic in Lucban, Quezon were arrested last Dec. 19 in an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The NBI identified those arrested as Jogie Rada Enal, owner of the Angel Hands Intervention...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not monitored any serious or credible threat to security ahead of the Christmas Day celebration next week. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said all security measures were already laid out to ensure a peaceful and joyous Christmas celebration for the...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday, Dec. 21 ordered the suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days. SMNI/NTC "The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), acting on the House of Representative's Resolution No. 189, entitled 'Resolution...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas The 30-day suspension order slapped against SMNI is part of the process to holding the controversial television network accountable. Thus, said Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas in a statement Thursday...
Senator Imee Marcos questioned the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) move of issuing a show-cause order and a 30-day suspension at the same time against controversial television network SMNI. "Who's afraid of SMNI? Which media entities will remain to uphold the freedom of the press,...
Leonard Grospe delivered the worthiest performance to date in the Philippine National Games after eclipsing the 17-year-old national record in high jump on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Philsports Track Oval in Pasig City. Leonard Grospe poses with his new national mark in the high jump competition of...
