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Duterte backs charges vs Satur Ocampo et. al.
Bayan Muna partylist representative Satur Ocampo MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte supports the filing of charges of kidnapping and trafficking of minors against former Bayan Muna...
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Commuter, transport groups call for resignation of LTFRB’s Martin Delgra
FILE PHOTO: LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Some transport and commuter groups are dismayed by the sudden cut in jeepney fares without proper consultation from stakeholders....
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BFP, PNP holds fire drill simulation in Bocaue, Bulacan
BULACAN, Philippines — Complete with fire alarms and firefighters battling fire, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conducted a fire drill simulation in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday (December 3). The...
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PNP to arrest security guards posing as cops to solicit donations during...
(file photo) MANILA, Philippines — The management of the Philippine National Police- Supervisory Office on Security and Investigation Agency (PNP-SOSIA) issued a memo last November 5 prohibiting its...
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7-year-old Ryan of ‘Ryan ToysReview’ is Forbes’ highest-paid YouTube star
Seven-year-old YouTube star Ryan and his toys | Photo courtesy to Ryan ToysReview via Forbes MANILA, Philippines — American business magazine, Forbes, on Monday (December 3) released its list of...
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Historic Balangiga bells to return home on December 11
One of the historic Balangiga Bells | Photo courtesy: Philippine Embassy in Washington DC TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed on Monday (December 3) that the...
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PH gets failing mark in int’l assessment of road safety standards
MANILA, Philippines — Vehicular accidents and people getting run over while crossing roads are reported in the news almost every day. According to the International Road Assessment Program (IRAP), one...
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Over 200 individuals likely to face court over illegal mining activities in...
Entrance to an illegal mining site in Agusan del Sur AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is planning to file charges against operators of an...
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LTFRB cancels franchise of entire Dimple Star fleet
A Dimple Star bus unit MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) canceled on Wednesday (December 5) the franchise of the entire Dimple Star fleet. This is in relation...
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Luzon farmers seek presidential veto of rice tariffication bill
Protesters in Mendiola MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of farmers from different parts of Luzon gathered in Mendiola on Tuesday morning (December 4) to express their strong disapproval to the...
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Budget Dep’t trusts 2nd oil tax hike in 2019 will not affect inflation
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno noted that the since the government’s measures in the previous months have been effective to lower...
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64 candidates in 2019 elections apply for police escorts
FILE PHOTO: Philippine National Police QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Several politicians vying for elections in 2019 have applied for police escorts, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP)....
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Wage Board reminds employers to give employees’ 13th month pay not later than...
MANILA, Philippines – The National Wages and Productivity Board (NWPB) has reminded employers to give employees’ 13th month pay not later than December 24. According to the Wage Board, even employees...
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SC upholds tax court’s acquittal of Mike Arroyo
Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 5), upheld the Court of Tax Appeals’ decision acquitting former first gentleman Mike Arroyo of tax...
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SC upholds tax court’s acquittal of Mikey Arroyo
FILE PHOTO: Supreme Court of the Philippines facade MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 5), upheld the Court of Tax Appeals’ decision acquitting former Ang Galing Pinoy...
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Duterte to Joma Sison: ‘Don’t ever return home’
(L-R) President Rodrigo Duterte and CPP founder and NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has had enough of the Joma Sison and the Reds. In...
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Duterte to public on being taxed: ‘Your money is safe under my term’
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the awarding ceremony for the 2017 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC), at the Malacañan Palace on December...
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House Speakership hit for ‘railroading’ Cha-Cha; Senate closes doors due to...
MANILA, Philippines – After only three session days, the Lower House of Congress passed on 2nd reading the proposed charter change on Tuesday, (December 4). Makabayan congressmen hit the House...
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DTI to release new SRP after price movement
(file photo) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of canned sardines have risen from P0.40 to P0.80. DTI explained that this is due to an increase in the price...
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Green group pushes for nationwide total firecracker ban
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health is gearing up its annual anti-firecrackers’ campaign, “Oplan: Iwas Paputok, Fireworks Display Ang Patok,” which aims to reduce the number of...
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