Palace: No mass transportation crisis in Metro Manila
In response to the statement of militant group, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Malacañang on Tuesday (October 8) denied there is a mass transportation crisis in Metro Manila. According to Presidential...
View ArticlePolice raid prostitution den in Makati; rescued 35 sex workers
The Makati police on Monday (October 7) evening raided a hotel in Makati that was used as a prostitution den. Authorities raided Maxx Hotel after confirming reports about illegal sexual activities in...
View ArticleNew witnesses, evidence to appear in Senate probe on ‘ninja cops’ issue – Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III MANILA, Philippines – The next Senate hearing on the issue of illegal drug recycling scheme involving several cops, and the anomalies at the Bureau of Corrections...
View ArticleDFA advised Filipinos in Iraq to keep safe amid unrest
Iraqi protesters take part in an anti-Iraq government protest in the al-Tayaran square in central Baghdad, Iraq, 04 October 2019 (issued on 07 October 2019). A wave of unrest and violent protests in...
View ArticleSandiganbayan dismisses P1-B civil case vs Marcoses
Philippines First Lady and current congresswoman Imelda Marcos (2-L) when she visited the tomb of former strongman Ferdinand Marcos to mark National Heroes Day at the ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’...
View ArticleBuCor controversy seen as reason for decrease in Duterte’s trust, approval...
The latest Pulse Asia Research Inc. survey showed a 7-point decrease in President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval rating. According to Pulse Asia, the reasons offered by the respondents in giving an...
View ArticleSenator asks Duterte to certify bills on teachers’ pay hike as urgent
Kindergarten students follow a teacher during a morning exercise routine at the Corazon Aquino Elementary School in Quezon City, Philippines, 03 June 2019. EPA-EFE / ROLEX DELA PENA MANILA,...
View ArticleAlbayalde’s recommendation for next PNP chief to go thru Napolcom first
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde speaks during a gun exhibition in Mandaluyong City, east of Manila, Philippines, 12 July 2018. EPA-EFE/EUGENIO LORETO Philippine...
View ArticleBOC to OFWs: patronize legit forwarding companies only
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday (October 8) advised overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to send balikbayan boxes through legitimate forwarding companies only. The customs bureau issued the warning...
View ArticleSalceda blames opposition for questionable P15-M road project in 2020 budget
Albay Representative Joey Salceda Albay Representative Joey Salceda on Tuesday (October 8) defended the Lower House against what Senator Panfilo Lacson has referred to as a “sloppy job” on the 2020...
View ArticleDOH mulls over including meningococcemia vaccine in national immunization...
FILE: Filipino patients gather outside the emergency room of the San Lazaro hospital in Manila, Monday 22 November 2004. EPA/MIKE ALQUINTO The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 169 cases of...
View ArticleDOH: Practice good hygiene to prevent meningococcemia
Filipino students practice proper hand washing on the eve of the seventh Global Handwashing day in Manila, the Philippines, 14 October 2015. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO The Department of Health (DOH) has...
View Article2 Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly bribing Makati cops
The Makati Police have arrested two Chinese nationals for allegedly offering P1.7 million for the release of Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) workers arrested during a prostitution den raid....
View ArticlePres. Duterte to pick next PNP chief himself
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) Malacanang has revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte is doing his own search for the next deserving leader of the Philippine...
View ArticleOPM continues to thrive in the 32nd Awit Awards
OPM continues to thrive as the 32nd Awit Awards gives recognition to Filipino artists as well as the people behind making world-class Filipino music. The Philippine Association of the Record Industry...
View ArticleManila gov’t orders closure of Isetann Mall
The Manila government has ordered the closure of Isetann Mall along Recto Avenue on Wednesday (October 9) due to violations of city ordinances and misrepresenting applications for permits. Manila...
View ArticlePCG Central Visayas to use sniffing dogs to detect pork, pork products
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Central Visayas will use sniffing dogs to detect pork and pork products in the various ports in the region. This is in response to the executive order of the Cebu...
View ArticleSenate orders arrest of one of 13 ninja cops involved in Agaw Bato controversy
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Wednesday (October 9) ordered the arrest of SPO1 Ronald Bayas Santos after he was cited for contempt for failing to attend the hearing set by the committee on the...
View ArticleRetired Gen. Lacadin: Albayalde benefitted from 2013 Pampanga drug raid
Retired General Rudy Lacadin Another former Philippine National Police (PNP) official has testified against PNP Chief Pgen. Oscar Albayalde, as the senate resumed its probe on ninja cops today....
View ArticleDILG relaunches CORE campaign
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has relaunched its new campaign pushing for amendments to the Constitution in line with President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s call to address...
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