PADRE GARCIA, Batangas – A 43-year-old man was gunned down in Barangay San Miguel, this town, on Sunday afternoon, August 11. Police identified the victim as Freddie Dizon Obviar of Barangay Arawan, San Antonio, Quezon. Investigation said Obviar was standing in front of a store when a man on...
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson Andres Bautista has been charged by the United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) for their role in an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme to retain and obtain business related to the 2016 Philippine elections. (MB file photo) This...
CEBU CITY — Despite some prodding from fellow politicians, Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia insisted she is not keen on running for senator in next year’s elections. GARCIA Garcia told reporters on Wednesday, August 7, that she does not intend to run for senator, saying there still a lot to be done...
New findings of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia showed on Thursday, Aug. 8, that a certain company named "Smartmatic Services Corp." is supposedly involved in the accusations that he allegedly owns offshore bank accounts. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia presides...
The Sandiganbayan has issued a writ of execution against former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) comptroller and retired Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia to collect the P406.3 million and P1.5 million fines adjudged against him for his convictions in direct bribery and facilitating money laundering...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has approved the recommendation of the poll body's fact-finding panel to file a case of material representation against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. (MB file photo) In a memorandum dated August 6, the Comelec en banc said that it adopted...
Gabbi Garcia for Five Beauty Leveraging the power of technology to give new experiences to its customers, Five Beauty dropped its latest innovation, the Augmented Reality Colour Match experience. This virtual try-on technology is poised to transform how customers discover and embrace the brand’s...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc is currently studying the case of misrepresentation that is set to be filed against Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. (MB file photo) "Pinag-aaralan na po ng miyembro ng [Comelec] En Banc (It's being studied by members of the [Comelec] En Banc)," Comelec...
"I hope he tell these accusations under oath and waive his immunity." This was Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia challenge to SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta's latest disclosure against the poll chief which involves two offshore bank accounts in the Cayman...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) “The burden of proof has shifted to him already.” SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta had this to say as he challenged Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines recently announced their plans for the Philippine Pavilion to represent the country in the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. In a ceremony held on July 16, 2024, at the Ayala Museum in Makati City, the...
Biosphere reserves revolve around three main functions: conservation, economic development, and logistic support. They serve as "learning places for sustainable development," and each site seeks to promote solutions for conserving biodiversity. Apayao became the Philippines' fourth biosphere...
