MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan sentenced former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes to eight years imprisonment after finding him guilty of graft for the anomalous renewal of small-scale mining permits (SSMP).In a 33-page decision promulgated on Aug. 29, 2017, the Sandiganbayan Third Division found Reyes "guilty... Read More
MANILA -- Newly-installed Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña vowed to stop corruption and increase their revenue collection in compliance with marching orders from President Rodrigo Duterte."The marching order given to me by President Duterte is to address the perennial... Read More
MANILA--The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified Wednesday that Secretary Arthur Tugade has applied for a driver's license for demonstration purposes only during the rollout of the 5-year validity license cards at the Land Transportation Office (LTO).In a statement, DOTr said Tugade only... Read More
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) recognizes and is well aware of the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in ensuring checks and balances in the government.This, according to PNP chief, Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, shortly after a meeting with CHR Chairman Jose... Read More
MANILA -- Former secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Judy Taguiwalo, on Tuesday refuted insinuations that she diverted funds from one of the department’s programs to the New People's Army (NPA).She also appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte not to legitimize... Read More
MANILA --The low pressure area last spotted 555 km east northeast of Tuguegarao City may become a tropical storm, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday morning.Weather forecaster Benison Estareja said there is now a... Read More
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MANILA -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the mass oath taking of newly appointed government officials in Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, August 29, asking them to help him fight corruption in government. In his speech, President Duterte said he will create an anti-graft body that will... Read More
MANILA -- Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon challenged Senator Panfilo Lacson to file cases against him and other personnel who the latter tagged as involved in corruption.At the agency's flag raising ceremony Tuesday morning, the outgoing Customs chief noted that the... Read More
MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Eduardo Año, on Tuesday said there is no way for the lawless elements to escape or get reinforcements as the military prepares for the "one big battle" that will finally free Marawi City from the clutches of the remaining... Read More
MANILA-- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has lifted the one-month suspension of transportation network company (TNC) Uber. In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, LTFRB board member and spokesperson Aileen Lizada said the agency has received the payment of PHP190... Read More
MANILA -- China must be willing to cooperate with the Philippines in investigating the PHP6.4 billion worth of shabu shipment from China that slipped through the Bureau of Customs (BOC), a senator said Tuesday.Senator Richard Gordon, chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, made this remark... Read More
MANILA -- Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Juan Andres Bautista believes that he can conquer the impeachment complaint filed at the House of Representatives last week.Bautista said he had read the 23-page impeachment complaint lodged against him by former Negros Oriental Representative... Read More
MANILA--Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido on Tuesday assured that he will uphold human rights in the performance of his duties as a law enforcer while stressing that he is ready to accept his new place of assignment.President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the transfer of Espenido to Iloilo City... Read More
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, August 29, assured young residents of Marawi that the government would restore the city following massive destruction caused by clashes between military and the Maute rebel group. President Duterte made the assurance as he met with around 35... Read More
MANILA -- After the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to allow a four-day work week, a senator on Tuesday filed his own measure seeking flexible working arrangements including a four-day work week."The Flexible Work Arrangements Bill limits the work duration... Read More
MANILA --The Palace on Tuesday, August 29, welcomed a recent Social Weather Station (SWS) survey showing high level of public appreciation and support for the Duterte administration. "We appreciate the people’s recognition of the efforts and hard work of the government as public... Read More
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said it is monitoring the case of Filipino sailors reportedly arrested in Tripoli, Libya on suspicion of oil smuggling.“The DFA has instructed our Embassy in Tripoli to closely monitor the situation and extend all necessary... Read More
MANILA -- Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Tuesday confirmed that her office is conducting its own probe into the murder of Kian Delos Santos, a 17-year-old student killed in anti-drug operations in Caloocan City early this month.“We already started our fact-finding investigation,”... Read More
MANILA --The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has rolled out Tuesday the drivers’ license cards with five-year validity.LTO Chief Edgar Galvante said drivers who will either acquire or renew their licenses will be getting cards on the same day.He assured that the license cards will be... Read More
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