Category: General

Estrada warns CCG for unprovoked attacks vs. BFAR vessels

Manila: The recent attacks of the China Coast Guard (CCG) against two Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels in Bajo de Masinloc should not be disregarded, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada.

‘Hindi natin pala…

BTA launches News on File: 1899-2023 book in Sofia

SOFIA – A book presenting each of the 125 years since the establishment of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) by one major domestic and international development was presented in BTA’s MaxiM Hall on Tuesday, on the eve of the Day of the Bulgarian Archiv…

Sandiganbayan junks P276-M civil case vs. Marcoses

Manila: The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a PHP276-million civil case against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and their associate Roman Cruz Jr. due to inordinate delay and violation of due process.

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Same clans rule COC filing in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY – Known political clans stole the spotlight in the weeklong filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) in the six provinces of Eastern Visayas, with some of them running unopposed or against unpopular candidates.

In Leyte province, Gov…

Remulla backs new law to reform ‘top heavy’ PNP

Manila: Newly installed Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said he would push for a new law mandating structural reforms in the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Remulla, who officially to…

Comelec to file misrepresentation rap vs. Guo before Tarlac court

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday it would file the material misrepresentation case against dismissed mayor Alice Guo before the Tarlac Regional Trial Court (RTC) “at the proper time.”

‘Sa araw na ito, ilalabas ng (Comelec)…