Acting PNP Chief Plt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. – Photo courtesy of the Office of the Chief PNP/Facebook. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. on Thursday played down expectations of a wide-ranging reorganization within the police hierarchy following his assumption of office. Nartatez said leadership changes, if any, would…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to implement a new policy that will deny franchise renewals to public utility vehicles (PUVs) deemed dilapidated or poorly maintained. The policy, which is expected to be finalized soon, marks a shift in the agency’s confirmation process. Under the new guidelines, any PUV—regardless of whether…
Photo courtesy of Provincial Government of Basilan/Facebook. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced alternative shipping services on Thursday to cover routes affected by the suspension of Aleson Shipping Line following a deadly ferry sinking. Transportation officials directed the Maritime Industry Authority to authorize qualified operators that passed safety checks to temporarily take over the suspended…
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto – Photo from Ralph Recto/Facebook Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the Marcos administration was prepared to confront persistent issues affecting the country’s sugar sector. Recto conveyed the commitment following talks with Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday that focused on the situation of farmers, mill workers, and consumers. Matters brought up during…
Photo courtesy of Joan Bondoc/Philippine News Agency (PNA). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remained confident that former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co and other high-profile fugitives would be arrested, Palace press officer Claire Castro said Thursday. Speaking at a briefing, Castro said the President expected law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to track down individuals…
MANDALUYONG CITY — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over a ₱970,000 check to Development Action for Women Network (DAWN), its new partner organization under the Institutional Partnership Program (IPP), during a ceremony at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong . PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles led the turnover and personally handed the check…
DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla – Photo courtesy of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)/Facebook. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to file charges against members of the Bureau of Fire Protection’s (BFP) Bids and Awards Committees over alleged rigging of procurement deals dating back to 2005. Interior Secretary…
The Philippine government has deployed a liaison officer to Cambodia to coordinate the search for fugitive gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed Thursday. The move follows intelligence reports suggesting that Ang may have fled the country via “backdoor” routes to evade arrest. Ang is currently the subject of…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is advocating for a “firm with diplomacy” strategy to manage the escalating verbal disputes between Philippine and Chinese officials regarding the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang announced Thursday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that while the President is aware of calls from lawmakers to declare certain Chinese diplomats persona non…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) extended assistance to the municipalities of Maayon and Panitan in the province of Capiz on January 21, 2026, through the distribution of Charitimba and wheelchairs to senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents in the area. The activity was led by PCSO Director Jennifer Liongson-Guevara in coordination…