PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Mabil (PNA file photo by Lloyd Caliwan) Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil advocates for a major structural overhaul of the police force, shifting towards a modern, civilian-centric policing system that prioritizes accountability, efficiency, and stronger community engagement. In a statement on Wednesday, Marbil proposed amending Republic Act…
The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to strengthen its environmental stewardship to serve as an inspiration to the local government units (LGUs) in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson made the commitment as part of the week-long Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)-Environmental Management (EM) Governance Area Learning Event for Negros Island (NIR) that…
The Department of National Defense (DND) has expressed confidence that the defense alliance between the Philippines and the United States will continue to strengthen under the administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In a statement released Wednesday, the DND emphasized the alliance’s enduring importance, highlighting its crucial role in regional security and the modernization…
The city government here will talk with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) about a possible partial turnover of the newly-opened Iloilo Sunset Boulevard to ensure its maintenance. Engr. Neil Ravena, head of the General Services Office, said they need to set rules and guidelines, including on anti-littering, allowing consumption of alcoholic drinks…
Power Mac Center (PMC) kicks off 2025 with its annual double celebration of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, setting the stage for various seasonal events. As the world welcomes the Year of the Wood Snake, the season of giving continues with abundant offers and exclusive in-store and web-store freebies. With the theme “Charms & Treasures,” customers…
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) have confirmed a growing and alarming trend—drug syndicates are increasingly using cryptocurrency to finance and facilitate illegal drug transactions. CICC Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos and PDEA Officer-in-Charge Assistant Secretary Renato Gumban exposed this development during a memorandum of agreement (MOA)…
Google is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a nostalgic twist. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, the search engine has launched an animated Google Doodle that features a modern take on the classic Snake game. Clicking on the Doodle transports people back in time, but this isn’t simply the old Snake game…
JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – In her address during the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting on Monday (Jan. 20), Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the promising growth and future potential of tourism relations between the Philippines and India. According to Secretary Frasco, in 2024, the Philippines welcomed nearly 80,000 Indian visitors,…
With strong support from the Department of Health (DOH), the House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) No. 11357 on second reading yesterday, 28 January 2024. This bill contains a series of proposed amendments to the almost six-year-old Republic Act No. 11223, also known as the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. A Legislative Executive Development…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his speech at the two-day career con on Wednesday, emphasized the government’s support in pushing for more jobs for the unemployed Filipinos. At the two-day Career Con 2025 of Jobstreet, hosted by SEEK PH and the Department of Labor and Employment, Marcos said that they are working on reducing the…