DoJ upholds reinstatement of charges vs. high profile drug personalities
The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday, April 27, upheld its decision to reinstate the dismissed drug charges against several high profile drug personalities, according to...
DPWH on track to finish Boracay roads rehab
THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the rehabilitation work being undertaken on roads in Boracay will meet the October deadline, in time for the reopening of the island after a six-month closure.
Bat Conservation International to assess Monfort bat colony in Samal
A TEAM from Bat Conservation International based in Austin, Texas is visiting the Monfort bat colony this week to assess improvements undertaken by Norma I. Monfort of the Monfort Eco Tourism Estate in Samal island.
P2B revenue seen from regulated rice trading in ZAMBASULTA
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Emmanuel F. Piñol said the government stands to earn as much P2 billion in annual revenues if it “legalizes rice smugglers” in the southwestern part of Mindanao.
US, ASEAN tackle China
THE UNITED STATES and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) want international law to be followed, “not the unilateral actions by China,” in resolving the maritime disputes in the South China Sea, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan said.
Recto seeks inquiry on China-funded data project
SENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph G. Recto has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the China-funded video surveillance and emergency response project of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
SC reinstates criminal charge against ex-Sulpicio Lines official
THE SUPREME Court (SC) ordered the reinstatement of the criminal charge of reckless imprudence regarding an official of the former Sulpicio Lines, Inc. (SLI), in connection with the 2008 M/V Princess of the Stars sea tragedy which resulted in the deaths of more than 227 passengers.
Albay representative asks SC to stop EDSA provincial bus ban
ALBAY 2ND District Rep. Clemente Joey S. Salceda asked the Supreme Court (SC) to halt the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) from implementing its regulation banning provincial buses along EDSA.
Scallop harvesters losing millions due to red tide
By Louine Hope U. Conserva
Correspondent
ILOILO CITY -- Scallop gatherers in the coastal town of Carles in Iloilo Province are losing at least P1 million...
House leaders defend CHR budget cut amid criticism
AMID increasing criticism of the House of Representatives’ measly P1,000 budget for the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) next year, House leaders held a...
P1 billion each allocated for MSMEs programs in 2018 budget
SENATE FINANCE committee chair Loren B. Legarda in a statement on Saturday, Oct. 28, said she has allocated to the 2018 budget P1 billion...
Ombudsman to investigate P6.4-billion drug shipment
THE OFFICE of the Ombudsman issued a statement on Tuesday, Nov. 07, saying it would investigate the P6.4-billion shabu shipment from China that passed...