The two environmental activists may have been threatened to recant their testimonies that they surrendered when they later declared that they were abducted, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Persida V. Rueda-Acosta said on Wednesday, Sept. 20. “Ang pakiramdam namin itong mga batang ito ay may...
CEBU CITY – Officials of an elementary school in Barili, Cebu were shocked when they found out that one of their teachers was arrested for illegal drugs. Sheila Ares, principal of Mantalongon Elementary School, said they didn’t hear any reports or notice that 39-year-old teacher Glenn Pacaldo...
Senators have expressed support for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (Pagcor) move to transition solely as a regulatory body. Sen. Grace Poe believes that if the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) can effectively navigate its role as a regulator, it can...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla re-assured the Department of Justice's (DOJ) commitment to prosecute those who will threaten and inflict harm and violence against media members. “The Department of Justice in partnership with the Public Attorney’s Office remains committed in upholding...
On the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service, President Marcos paid tribute to the country's public servants for their dedication amid the challenges in their workplaces. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos lauded the 1.8 million strong government...
Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida V. Rueda-Acosta on Monday, Sept. 18, warned the public against fake social media accounts which claim to be her accounts. “Scammers might use these fake accounts to the prejudice of unsuspecting innocent persons,” Acosta posted on her official...
Responding to a letter sent to him on his birthday, President Marcos vowed that the administration will do all it can to solve the country's traffic congestion problems. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (BBM Vlog Screenshot) Marcos has featured in his vlog some letters, mostly birthday...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is supporting the Palace's plan to provide salary hikes for public school teachers on top of the daily adjustments they get annually under the Salary...
Sen. Grace Poe believes that current problems being encountered in the online SIM registration process can be solved with better implementation than hitting pause on it temporarily. This is in response to the suggestion of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission's (PAOCC) to temporarily...
Sen. Grace Poe on Thursday, September 14 said she is expecting a speed boost in the modernization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after several companies have reportedly expressed interest in participating in the bidding. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant...
Some 920,000 public school teachers may soon receive their delayed Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday, Sept. 14. A total of P11.6 billion for the Fiscal Year 2021 PBB was released by the DBM for personnel in public elementary and secondary...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, September 13, scored Ombudsman Samuel Martires’ proposal for Congress to remove provisions in the annual national budget that require publication of Commission on Audit (COA) reports on government agencies. “Good...
