Justice secretary Remulla declares he will not resign from his post
“It won’t happen.” This was announced by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla in the face of calls for him to resign after his eldest son was arrested in connection with …
Alleged gunman in killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid surrenders
The alleged gunman who killed broadcaster Percy Lapid has surrendered to the authorities, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos this Tuesday. “Ngayong umagang ‘to, gusto ko lang ikumpirma na nasa …
Marcos appoints Paul Soriano as adviser for creative communications
It is a great honor for the new presidential adviser for creative communications, Director Paul Soriano, to be able to serve the people, as well as the administration of President …
Cyber libel case Quiboloy filed against Pacquiao dismissed
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cyber libel case filed by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy against former senator and presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao. “We are happy that the Office of …
Imported frozen meat may carry ASF, other diseases
According to an agriculture expert, it is possible that frozen meat imported into the country can bring African Swine Fever (ASF) and other diseases. “’Yung disadvantage talaga is ‘yung sa …
DTI asks 51 firms to explain price increase in basic goods
On Monday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that it had given 51 retail businesses show-cause orders (SCOs) for selling basic needs and primary commodities (BNPCs) at prices …
Probe on police media visits sought
On Sunday, lawmakers demanded an investigation into the police “gesture” of visiting the homes of select media professionals, ostensibly out of concern for their safety and wellbeing. According to spokesperson …
SINAG to buy palay from farmers at higher prices
An agricultural group has pledged to buy rice at a premium to help farmers amid rising planting costs. This is when the Agricultural Industry Association (SINAG) and the National Food …
Abalos also apologized for house-to-house visit to journalists
Even Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has apologized following the controversial visit of the police to the homes of some journalists in Metro Manila recently …
Filipino youths who smoke, drink alcohol decrease
According to a study, the number of young Filipino youths who smoke and drink alcohol has decreased. In the report of Bam Alegre in “Unang Balita”, it was said in …
Son of DOJ Sec. Remulla arrested with P1.3-M worth of high-grade marijuana
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) personnel arrested the son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla for receiving luggage containing only “kush” or high-grade marijuana with an estimated value of …
TD Maymay downgraded to a Low Pressure Area
The threat of heavy rainfall continues as Tropical Depression Maymay weakens into a Low Pressure Area, Pagasa reported on its 5 am severe weather bulletin. The Low Pressure Area (formerly …
Zubiri disagrees with Chinese Embassy’s statement
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri was surprised by the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s statement that the report that they put the Philippines on the tourism blacklist due to the operation …
Tropical Depression Maymay moving westward
Tropical Depression Maymay is now moving westward while maintaining its strength, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin, Wednesday. The center of Tropical Depression Maymay was estimated based on …
Cynthia Villar lambasts DENR exec over Cavite reclamation project
Senator Cynthia Villar could not hide her annoyance with an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) about a reclamation project in Cavite that she said could …
Philippines not on blacklist for tourist destinations – Chinese embassy
The Chinese embassy in the Philippines has denied putting the country on a travel blacklist, calling the claim “misinformation.” As the embassy put it in a statement distributed to journalists …
Tropical Depression Maymay maintains strength
Tropical Depression Maymay remains almost stationary over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa reported on its 5 pm severe weather bulletin, Tuesday. The center of Tropical Depression Maymay was estimated based on …
President Marcos signs SIM card registration into law
SIM cards or Subscriber Identity Modules in use must be registered. This is after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr signed the said law this Monday. This Monday, Marcos performed the …
Signal no. 1 raised over Luzon due to Tropical Depression Maymay
The low-pressure area east of Casiguran, Aurora developed into Tropical Depression Maymay, Pagasa reported on its 8 am severe weather bulletin. Today through tomorrow morning, moderate to heavy with at …
Korean Telco Fraud ‘Kingpin’ Arrested in Paranaque – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul, for involvement in a multi-million telecommunications fraud case. In a report to …
De Lima says hostage-taker threatened to kill her
Former Senator Leila de Lima stated that her hostage-taker was dissatisfied with his treatment at the detention center and threatened to kill her because he was already prepared to be …
BI detention agents foil shabu smuggle try
Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) foiled on an attempt by a Korean national to sneak illegal drugs into the detention center in Bicutan, Taguig City last September 21. …
Number of Pinoy workers in POGO increased – BIR
The number of Filipinos working in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) will increase even more between 2020 and 2022. This was revealed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), one …
Employment rate in August 2022 at 94.7 percent
Employment rate in August 2022 was estimated at 94.7 percent. This was higher than the recorded employment rate in the same period last year, which was estimated at 91.9 percent, …
NCRPO looking into person of interest in Percy Lapid’s death
Police investigators are looking at a person of interest in the October 3 murder of radio broadcaster Pervical Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, according to the National Capital Region …
Immigration warns vs fake social media accounts
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned against the proliferation of fake social media accounts on Facebook, using the photos and information of its employees and which mimic the official seal …