Former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) deputy director Rafael M. Ragos may face prosecution for perjury for executing false testimonies, a Department of Justice official said Sunday. Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento said that Ragos’ recantation of his earlier testimony against former senator Leila M. de Lima led to her acquittal …
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Marcos signs Malampaya renewal agreement, extends contract up to 2039
At a Glance This renewed Malampaya’s production contract for its final 15 years. It was supposed to expire on Feb. 24, 2024. The SC 38 Consortium must conduct a minimum work program consisting of geological and geophysical studies and the drilling of at least two deep water wells during Sub-Phase …
Read More »PBBM, VP, Speaker laud mothers
In celebration of Mother’s Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, and Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday paid tribute to mothers’ sacrifices and unconditional love, and how they teach children to make the world a better place. “I wish each and every mum a day full of the …
Read More »Dela Rosa ends Senate hearing on Degamo killing
Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has ended the Senate inquiry on the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others after getting the testimonies of 80 persons from the province. Dela Rosa presided over five hearings conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs which …
Read More »Hospitals, biz brace for COVID-19 upsurge
The country logged over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third straight day on Sunday as government hospitals braced for an uptick of cases owing to the local transmission of the Arcturus variant. In-person classes at a school in Cabatuan, Isabela province are also suspended this week after over a …
Read More »DICT activates addt’l free Wi-Fi sites in Bulacan
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has activated three new free Wi-Fi sites in Calumpit, Bulacan. (MB Visual Content Group) DICT on Monday, May 15, said the initiative was conducted with the support of local government units in Calumpit. The hotspots were specifically installed and activated in Calumpang …
Read More »DA prioritizes local biofertilizers to cut importation
PNA file photo MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that local manufacturers will be prioritized in the procurement of biofertilizers. In a teleradio interview, DA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian said assisting the farmers is stipulated under Memorandum Order No. 32 given the significant number of manufacturers in the …
Read More »P2.6B worth of funds turned over by PCSO to Bureau of Treasury
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P2.6 billion worth of funds to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in accordance with its mandate as the major charitable arm of the country. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles turns over a check worth P2,665,701,213.78 to BTr Deputy Treasurer Erwin Sta. Ana …
Read More »House OKs bill redefining illegal recruitment by syndicate
House of Representatives (PNA file photo) MANILA – Voting 260-0 with no abstentions, the House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading a bill that redefines the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate which will pave the way for easier prosecution of fraudulent recruiters. House Bill 7718 …
Read More »TikToker gets biggest acting break in web series ‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’
Still on its winning streak in the retailtainment sector, Puregold Channel is keeping more viewers across the country enthralled by its latest series on YouTube, Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile. Smack dab in the middle of this engaging series is 21-year-old Tiktok sensation Yukii Takahashi, who plays Angge, the …
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