(Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard / Coast Guard Station Manila) Authorities have confiscated P16.9 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes during an inspection in Manila on Friday, March 14. Joint teams from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau...
An expansion of deposit insurance coverage has taken effect, designed to bolster financial security and instill greater confidence in the Philippine banking system. Beginning Saturday, March 15, the adjustment doubled the maximum protected amount for depositors, providing an additional safety net...
Reelectionist Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino welcomed the results of a recent survey that showed strong voter preference for candidates advocating the country's sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Reelectionist Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino today welcomed the SWS survey showing...
Relectionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino backed the development of nuclear energy to ease the country's long-standing woes on expensive electricity, which drives up production cost and prices. Reelectionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino says it is high time for the Philippines to turn to...
(Courtesy of PNP-PIO) A female Special Action Force (SAF) trooper who sustained a huge bump on her head after allegedly being assaulted by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife decided not to pursue a case, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, March 14. PNP spokesperson...
The local stock market continued to firm up as investors pick up bargains on hopes of earlier rate cuts after both US and Philippine inflation rates eased. The main index hiked 52.04 points or 0.83 percent to close at 6,294.11 with the Property sector leading the advance while only Conglomerates...
Inquirer sports editor Francis T. J. Ochoa has been elected president of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA), the country’s oldest media organization. PSA officers and Board members during the drafting and approval of the group’s charter. Ochoa takes over from Philippine Star sports...
Benhur Abalos (left, standing) (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos can't help but beam with pride whenever he thinks about the hundreds of former rebels who are now working in...
Criminal charges will be filed against Honeylet Avanceña for allegedly hitting a female member of the police’s elite Special Action Force (SAF) during a commotion when her partner, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was being transferred to a chartered plane bound for the Netherlands on Tuesday,...
Games Saturday (Paco Arena, Manila) 12 noon –ICC vs Olivarez Col. 2 p.m. – MCU vs LPU-B 4 p.m. – WCC vs Diliman Col. Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas boosted its bid for a semis berth with an 80-67 win over University of Batangas on Thursday, March 13, in the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, PPAB) The Philippine Embassy at The Hague in the Netherlands deserves praise for assisting former president Rodrigo Duterte and his companions,...
The local stock market dipped although the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was not seen to have affected investor sentiment. The main index shed 11.29 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,195.26, weighed down by the services sector, although sub-indices were evenly divided. Volume...
