NBI arrests investment fraud suspect in Cavite
A SUSPECT for investment fraud who allegedly collected as much as P17.8 million has been arrested in Kawit, Cavite, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Sites identified with Maoist group ordered shut
THE PHILIPPINES’ telecommunication regulator has ordered local internet service providers to block the websites of groups identified with the Maoist movement.
Incoming tax chief vows to collect Marcos estate tax
INCOMING tax bureau chief Lilia C. Guillermo on Wednesday said she would enforce the collection of the unpaid estate tax of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, as ordered by the courts.
Philippines detects 32 more BA.5 subvariant cases
THE PHILIPPINES on Wednesday said it had detected 32 more infections involving the highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.5, bringing the total to 43.
Filipino-Chinese firm to operate steel production plant in Zamboanga
A FILIPINO and Chinese joint venture will start constructing next month a steel manufacturing plant in southern Philippines, which is expected to be fully operational within four years, according to the Philippine partner.
Iloilo provincial gov’t seeks meeting with city execs on complaints over new transport routes
THE ILOILO provincial board has reiterated its appeal to the Iloilo City government to reassess its new transport scheme, which limits provincial jeepneys from entering the city.
Senator says amending law for oil price transparency ‘may take time’
THE OUTGOING chair of the Senate energy committee on Wednesday said it “may take time” to amend the Oil Deregulation Law to include provisions that will make oil prices more transparent through unbundling of costs.
P11B worth of seized illegal drugs destroyed
LAW enforcers have destroyed P11 billion worth of illegal drugs seized during an operation in March, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Incoming lawmaker Tulfo vows support to more digitized courts
AN INCOMING senator on Wednesday vowed to support the goal of setting up more digitized courts to increase efficiency in the country’s legal system.
Supreme Court affirms CoA disallowance of Panabo City council members’ travel expenses in 2012
THE SUPREME Court upheld a 2012 ruling of the Commission on Audit (CoA) that disallowed the travel expenses of the then sitting Panabo City councilors and vice mayor worth P1.4 million used for training programs held that year.
Daily COVID-19 cases in Metro may rise to 1,000
Daily COVID-19 cases in Metro may rise to 1,000
DFA: Philippines and Australia to boost defense ties
THE PHILIPPINES and Australia are seeking to boost sea domain awareness, defense and marine science under a stronger maritime cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday.