The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 29, announced a full-scale operational readiness plan ahead of the second “Trillion Peso March for Truth and Accountability,” as tens of thousands are expected to converge at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon...
TACLOBAN CITY – Over 3,000 police officers have been deployed to secure the Trillion Peso March in Eastern Visayas region on Nov. 30. Police Regional Office-8 director Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy said they are on full alert since Nov. 28 to strengthen operational readiness across Eastern...
The Police Regional Office-2 is on full alert for the Trillion Peso March 2.0 on Sunday, Nov. 30, in the Cagayan Valley region. The Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) is on standby and ready for immediate deployment. PRO-2 chief Polic Brig. Gen. Antonio P. Marallag Jr. said Cagayan Valley...
The Manila Police District (MPD) on Friday, Nov. 28, issued a traffic advisory announcing road closures and rerouting schemes for the “Trillion Peso March,” an anti-corruption protest set on Sunday, Nov. 30, which is expected to draw a large crowd. MPD said starting at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 30,...
BACOLOD CITY – Although no major threats have been detected, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has placed its forces on heightened alert and is preparing 2,000 personnel to ensure public safety in the Trillion Peso March 2.0 on Sunday, Nov. 30. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong,...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) vowed to exercise maximum tolerance during the Trillion Peso March on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the People Power Monument. “The QCPD will exercise maximum tolerance to ensure the rights of participants are respected but will also enforce zero tolerance against any...
More than 2,000 Police Regional Office-3 personnel will assist the National Capital Region Police Office in securing the Trillion Peso March 2.0 in Metro Manila on Nov. 30. PRO-3 chief Police Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. said 2,000 make up the Civil Disturbance Management (CDM)...
President Marcos attributed the country’s slower third-quarter economic growth to climate disruptions and global headwinds, assuring that a surge in public spending would help restore momentum before the year ends. Marcos said this as the peso hit a record low of P59.17 to the US dollar on...
Volatility in the peso-dollar market will persist as long as no concrete actions are taken to address the political uncertainties that have seeped into the financial markets. This uncertainty will eventually impact the country’s potential for economic growth. Yes Virginia, our dear local currency...
The international financial community, including credit rating agencies, is closely monitoring the unfolding events of the “flood-gate” scandal that is currently rocking the nation and sending investors to the sidelines. Yes, Virginia, a significant slowdown in foreign direct investments has...
Due to political turmoil and the ongoing probe into flood control scandals, the Philippine peso depreciated to its weakest level in nearly two months at ₱58:1 against the United States (US) dollar. It closed at ₱58.1 on Thursday, Sept. 25, from ₱57.46 last Wednesday, September 24. This was...
Approximately 2,000 individuals participated in Makati City 's internship program aimed at giving a hands-on experience in working in the local government through its various offices and departments, Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay said. Binay led the orientation of the participants at the...
