Category: General

PDEA destroys P777-M illegal drugs in Cavite

MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday destroyed PHP777 million worth of dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) in Cavite province.

In a statement, PDEA said these include 1,474.92 kg. o…

House panel recommends P1.293-B budget cut for OVP in 2025

MANILA – The House Committee on Appropriations has recommended to reduce the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2025 from PHP2.037 billion to PHP733 million, panel senior vice chair and Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo said on T…

DOJ: Probers to look into alleged POGO mass graves in Porac

MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said investigators will look into the circumstances of uncovered mass graves in Porac, Pampanga apparently arising from operations of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).

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PBBM: ADB helps PH in delivering ‘clear, impactful’ actions

MANILA – The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) continued support has helped the Philippines in delivering ‘clear and impactful’ actions to give Filipinos a brighter future, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday.

During the launching and cerem…

Gov’t condones P275-M debt of ARBs in Bulacan

MANILA – The government on Thursday officially relieved over 1,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in several towns in Bulacan of their PHP274.9 debts and obligations on agricultural lands awarded under the agrarian reform program.

This as Pres…