Ilocos Norte, Philippines – The Ilocos Norte government is set to collaborate with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the urgent dredging of the heavily silted Bislak River. This initiative aims to prevent extensive flooding…
Manila, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced on Monday its plan to hire around 120 agents to enhance its cybercrime division. This declaration was made by NBI Director Medardo de Lemos during the agency’s 87th anniversary …
Manila, Philippines – A tropical depression, soon to be named “Kabayan,” is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Wednesday and Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to several provinces in the Bicol Region, Visayas, and Min…
Muntinlupa, Philippines – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 has granted temporary freedom to former senator Leila de Lima and her four co-accused in a drug case. In a 69-page resolution, Judge Gener Gito approved the motion for reconsidera…
Pasay City, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted a shipment containing suspected ecstasy tablets valued at PHP1.69 million. The seizure occurred at the DHL Express Gateway Warehouse in NAIA, Pasa…
Manila, Philippines – Roberto Uy Jr. was officially sworn in as the representative of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte on Monday. The oath of office was administered by Speaker Martin Romualdez during a plenary session of the House of Represen…
Iloilo City, Philippines – Mayor Jerry Treñas announced that the PHP20 million confidential fund proposed for 2024 will primarily bolster the anti-criminality efforts of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO). The fund is intended to support various oper…
Cebu City, Philippines – A student and a high-value drug personality were arrested in Cebu City during two separate police operations, leading to the seizure of almost PHP10 million worth of suspected shabu. Major Jonathan Taneo, head of the City Drug …
Manila, Philippines – The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully awarded the full number of bids for Treasury bills (T-bills) in their latest auction on Monday. The 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills were awarded at average rates of 6.123 percent, 6.513…
Manila, Philippines – The official Facebook account of House Speaker Martin Romualdez was compromised by unauthorized access, as confirmed by Romualdez in a statement on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the communications team of the Offic…