DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is no longer the poorest region in the country based on the latest poverty incidence report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). TOURISTS pose for a photo at Pink Mosque in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur....
A Baguio City Regional Trial Court on Friday, August 16, found three Philippine Military Academy cadets guilty over the hazing death of Cadet Fourth Class Darwin Dormitorio five years ago in September 2019. DORMITORIO (FB) Sentenced by Judge Maria-Ligaya Itliong-Rivera of the RTC Branch 5 to...
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Jesus A. Verzosa and 10 other police officers have been acquitted by the Sandiganbayan of their graft charges over the alleged irregular purchase of two second-hand helicopters in 2009. Aside from Verzosa, also acquitted were P/DDG...
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) is looking forward to seven public stock offerings worth a total of P48.36 billion that will be launched in September and in the last quarter this year. “In terms of listing, our fund raising pipeline at this time includes five FOOs (follow-on...
The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) should not be entrusted with the responsibilities of enforcing maritime laws in relation to its commitment to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) for conservation and management of highly migratory fish stocks, an official of the Philippine...
The PBA is offering a huge ticket discount on the opening day of Season 49 which features a marquee duel between powerhouses Meralco and Magnolia on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. PBA Chairman and TNT Governor Ricky Vargas announced that the tickets for the upper box...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said that spending only P64 on food per day does not classify one as food poor. But how was this threshold determined, and what's on the menu for this budget-friendly diet? According to the PSA, sticking to a menu plan within this budget is key to meeting...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) officials and dignitaries at the groundbreaking ceremony of the PRC Cavite Chapter's new headquarters at the Vermosa Complex in Imus City, Cavite. Photo courtesy of Vermosa/Facebook. Okada Foundation, Inc.'s (OFI) president, James Lorenzana, was among the...
Policemen and soldiers will no longer be required to undergo drug test and psychiatric evaluation when securing their gun permits, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Thursday, Aug. 15. Police Lt. Col. Eudisan Gultiano, spokesperson of the PNP-Civil Security Group (CSG), said the...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Screenshot from Facebook live) To set the record straight, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur”...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to crack down on vape products containing illegal drugs. From L to R: FTEB Director Fhillip Sawali and FTG Supervising Head Assistant Secretary Agaton...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that approved foreign investments tripled in the second quarter, reflecting strong investor confidence in the country's economic prospects. From April to June 2024, the total approved foreign investments soared 189.5 billion, a substantial increase...
