Senatorial candidate Camille Villar vowed to push for greater support for the country’s abaca industry during a campaign swing through Catanduanes, the Philippines’ — and the world’s — top producer of the prized natural fiber. In a dialogue with local leaders and farmers,...
Vice President Sara Duterte revealed that she has been summoned by the Office of the Prosecutor based on the case filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Vice President Sara Duterte (MB File Photo) The official said this during an ambush interview in Sogod,...
A suspected Chinese spy has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, April 29. In a text message, NBI National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) Regional Director Ferdinand Lavin identified the suspected spy as Tak Hoi Lao. “We are now preparing the documents for the filing...
Commission on Election (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia allayed fears on Tuesday, April 29, following the arrest of a Chinese national with spy devices just outside of the poll body's main office in Intramuros by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Commission on Elections Chairman George...
Benhur Abalos (left), Manny Pacquiao (Facebook) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates Benhur Abalos and Manny Pacquiao have reiterated their intention to fight for the welfare of Filipino farmers in case they win in...
A total of 1,288 policemen were dismissed from the service for various offenses in more than one year of aggressive internal cleansing starting April 1 last year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the same aggressive internal cleansing from April...
Liberalized rice trade in the Philippines not only pulled prices down but also benefited farmers as well as the poor, according to the World Bank. The World Bank deems short-term subsidies—like the so-called "NFA rice" of the past—as ineffective in lifting the food-poor from their plight, as...
Senator Imee Marcos has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate several top government officials over their alleged roles in the arrest and detention of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Senator Imee Marcos In a press conference on Tuesday, April 29, Marcos said there are possible...
A miniature model of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is on display at the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) exhibit in Pasay City, Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The National Security Council (NSC) condemned Tuesday, April 29, Bayan Muna’s alleged “reckless...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Monday, April 28, there will be delays in the issuance of clearances due to the "upgrading of computer server to ensure the operational reliability of online services and clearance processing." “As a result, there will be a delay in the release...
The Mathematics Trainers' Guild Phils. (MTG) announced that a total of 106 out of over 600 math aces from all over the country made the cut to become members of the prestigious Philippine Mathematics Team set to compete in various math competitions here and abroad. MTG head Dr. Simon Chua said the...
President Marcos has directed the National Food Authority (NFA) to increase its rice buffer stock to support local farmers and ensure a sufficient rice supply in the country. File photos (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) In her press briefing on Monday, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
