Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil (File photo)The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed that it has dismissed from service 11 members of the Special Action Force (SAF), an elite police unit, due to their alleged involvement to unauthorized escort services...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has committed to ensure the sustainability of reforms it started that paved the way for the Philippines’ imminent exit from the “gray list” of the global anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF). In a landmark...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, October 27 called on local chief executives to make a strategic shift in disaster risk reduction and management to bolster the country’s resilience to disasters and natural calamities. Legarda said that following the widespread devastation wrought by severe...
The Philippines is set to secure a $500 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its climate action initiatives, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced.During a meeting with Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, ADB President Asakawa stated that they are finalizing the approval...
Public school teachers staged a sunrise picket protest in Mendiola, Manila, on Monday, July 29, criticizing the government's ongoing neglect in addressing chronic shortages of classrooms, teachers, education support personnel, learning materials, and facilities issues that have been exacerbated by...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Canada have announced a partnership to establish a new $255 million trust fund.The fund, known as the Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for Private Sector in Asia (CANPA), aims to support private-sector projects in Asia and the Pacific that focus...
SUBIC, Zambales As the Department of Health (DOH) endeavors to make Filipinos among the “healthiest in Asia” by 2040, it underscored on Thursday, June 13, the urgent need to address the concerns and plight of healthcare workers to ensure they can continue serving their country.Filipino...
At least nine officers and personnel of the Special Action Force (SAF) are now being investigated for possible connivance after two police commandos were caught providing security services to a foreigner who was found to be an official of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO).The two SAF...
In the midst of a world grappling with the escalating challenges of climate change, one voice stands out with a message of peace, resilience, sustainability, and innovation. Science Diplomat Glenn Banaguas, the esteemed UN Sasakawa Laureate from the Philippines, is set to illuminate the Harvard...
In today's rapidly changing world, it is more crucial than ever for students to grasp the significance of global issues and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity and...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday, April 29 called for greater participation of women in the government’s crafting of policies in climate change adaptation. Legarda made the call as the nation grapples with the extreme heat wave caused by the prevailing El Niño...
The guns and personal belongings left behind by fleeing communist rebels after a 15-clash with elements of the police elite's Special Action Force in Ragay, Camarines Sur on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (photo: SAF) Elite police commandos clashed on Saturday, April 6, with suspected communist...
