While the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is open for reform, it would not be proper to abolish it now. United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan meets key officials of the National Security Council (NSC), the National Task Force to End Local Communist...
CALBAYOG CITY – Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on Friday, February 2, that he never asked anyone to resign, particularly President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. PHILIPPINE National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. (right) on Friday, February 2, inspects...
The water levels at Angat Dam have been steadily declining since the onset of 2024, but measures are in place to guarantee adequate supply distribution to Metro Manila during the El Niño season. On Friday, Feb. 2, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said that the current decline...
Now, anyone can easily verify the authenticity of Philippine identification (PhilID), or national ID cards. The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) authentication services are now accessible to the public, making it easier and faster to verify the identification of PhilID and ePhilID...
ILOILO CITY – The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) warned of power instability in Panay Island less than a month after the prolonged New Year power blackout. The NGCP announced on Thursday, February 1, that it may resort to manual loading dropping. “This is to preserve the...
National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año and Minister To Lam of the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security discusses measures to pursue a robust security cooperation during the NSC-MPS Bilateral Meeting, held at the sides of President Marcos’ state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam on Jan. 29, 2024. (photo:...
A suspected scammer was arrested during an entrapment operation in Mandaluyong City where he was found in possession of cocaine, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Thursday, Feb. 1. The NBI identified the suspect as Jermiah Jaime V. Vergara who was arrested last Jan. 22 during an...
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is confident that the country's agriculture sector can weather the adverse effects of the El Niño phenomenon after it put in place its comprehensive national program ahead of the dry spell. NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said that the agency, in...
Amid the going political feud in the country, one of President Marcos’ economic managers has taken a cautious stance, refraining from commenting on the potential economic implications of the ongoing discord. “Let’s focus on the economy,” advised National Economic and Development Authority...
President Marcos is pushing for enhanced parliamentary cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam, stressing that it will promote national security and socioeconomic development for both nations. (From left) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Chairman of the National Assembly of...
Mayor Honey attends the solemn declaration of Quiapo Church as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno on Monday, January 29. (Photo from the Manila Public Information Office / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan called the recent declaration of Quiapo Church as a...
One of the most wanted persons in the Bicol region involved in the killing of two persons and implicated in other crimes has been arrested in Laguna, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The NBI presented before the media Ruel Cabrillas, 27, who was arrested by...
