Amid the continuous encouragement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for all its personnel to promote the aggressive campaign in stopping violence against women, one of its senior officers appears to have either ignored, or did not receive the memo. A police colonel is now facing a string of...
The Lopez Group’s Rockwell Land Corporation has recently obtained P10 billion in financing from the Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it has secured a P5-billion term loan facility of up...
The weakening El Niño phenomenon continues to heighten the risk of dry spells and droughts, as seen in today's scorching afternoon heat and water shortages. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Philippines has been...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. delivers a speech during the launching of "Gift of a Tree" application at Camp O'Donell in Capas, Tarlac on March 13, 2024. (Photo by Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. visits a detachment of the Naval Installations and Facilities-Northern Luzon in Casiguran, Aurora on March 14, 2024. (Photo by DND) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. paid a visit at a naval...
Attention, bookworms! This is not a drill. National Bookstore is holding a book sale you shouldn't miss, where you can buy 10 books for P100. Here are all the important details you need to know: When and where This promo is only available at the NBS Outlet store, Gen. Roxas St., Araneta City...
DAVAO CITY – A former soldier has been installed as the new National Intelligence and Coordinating Agency (NICA) director in the Davao region. MAGNO and Magalona. (FB) Enrique Magalona replaced Evarly Tajanlangit who retired on Monday, March 11. Tajanlangit was a public servant for 35 years while...
(Photo from Pixabay) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, March 14 formally handed over the implementation of the Assistance to Older Persons (ATOP) to the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), the government body mandated to lead the projects and programs...
One of the suspects who was arrested by CIDG operatives for namedropping First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in their extortion activities. (photo: CIDG) They thought it would be a jackpot day—an easy P5 million— until they were shown police badges and guns. Three people, who were...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reminded that national IDs should be accepted in financial institutions supervised by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSFIs) even without signatures. In a statement, the PSA said that financial institutions can utilize QR codes embedded in the national IDs and...
Photo shows (L-R): Mindanao writers Mindanao-based writers Caezar Ripa, Sigrid Gayangos, Jesa Suganob, and Gab Olaya, talk about creative writing, publishing and distribution of written works As a cultural and historical center in the south, Zamboanga comes as the perfect host city in celebration...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has cautioned that registering for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and obtaining a PhilID or ePhilID does not entitle individuals to receive cash assistance. The PSA issued this clarification in response to social media posts...
