5 of 18 resigned PNP officials tagged in 2014 drug ‘matrix’

Dexter Cabalza, Julie Aurelio 07/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Five of the 18 high-ranking officials whose courtesy resignations were accepted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for their involvement in illegal drugs were among the 30 police officers identified in a drug matrix prepared…

CCPO on full alert status for APEC Advisory Council Meeting

Emmariel Ares 07/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen in Cebu City are on full alert status as they secure participants of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) who are here for meetings scheduled from July 27 to…

Bongbong Marcos on P20/kg rice: ‘We’re not there yet, but we’re doing everything we can’

Jean Mangaluz 07/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said that his administration has yet to deliver on his P20 per kilo of rice election promise, but they are doing everything that they can to do so.…

LTO to release 5,000 driver’s license cards before July 24

Zacarian Sarao 07/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines —  The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday said that at least 5,000 copies of driver’s license cards will be released before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation address (Sona) on July 24.…

Marcos wants Overseas Employment Certification to be free of charge

Faith Agrosino 07/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has issued a directive ordering the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to explore ways to make the application for Overseas Employment Certification (OEC) free of charge,  the Presidential Communications…

Barangay, SK officials to get shorter terms following SC ruling on grassroots elections

Kurt dela Peña 07/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines—With the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that declared unconstitutional the law that rescheduled barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, originally set for Dec. 5, 2022, to Oct. 30, 2023, the winners of the October…

Zubiri: Senate eyes 3rd reading approval for Maharlika Fund, other priority bills

Sofia Abrogar 05/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines— The Senate is expected to approve on third and final reading the Maharlika Investment Fund Act before the sine die adjournment of the 19th Congress’ first regular session,  Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on…

Bongbong Marcos, First Lady to attend King Charles III’s coronation in London

Daphne Galvez 04/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will attend the coronation of King Charles III on May 6 in Westminster Abbey, London, Malacañang confirmed Monday. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said…

Marcos: PH ‘essentially disengaging’ from ICC after ‘failed’ appeal to defer ‘drug war’ probe

Daphne Galvez 03/29/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippine government is ending its involvement in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it rejected the government’s appeal to suspend its probe into “drug war” killings.…

Gregorio Catapang permanently appointed as BuCor director general

Daniza Fernandez 03/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) acting chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. has been permanently appointed as the bureau’s director general. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the appointment paper on Thursday, March 23. “By virtue hereof, you…

No apology, no reconciliation: Groups slam Marcos’ unity remark during Edsa anniversary

Jean Mangaluz 02/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Different groups criticized President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s offer of reconciliation during the 37th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, a holiday that is annually commemorated over the successful ouster of the president’s father.…

Marcos back from Japan: ‘We carry with us over $13B in contributions, pledges’ 

Zacarian Sarao 02/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines —  A total of $13 billion in contributions and pledges was obtained during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s five-day official visit to Japan for the Philippine Business Opportunities Forum. “Coming back, we carry with us over…

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