DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla – Photo courtesy of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)/Facebook. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday said former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag, former police officer Rafael Dumlao III, and businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang are now covered by Interpol red notices. Remulla made the statement…
DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa – Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). The Department of Health (DOH) is working with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to expand financial coverage for liver transplant procedures in the country, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Monday. Herbosa made the announcement during the first anniversary of the joint liver…
The Department of Health (DOH) said stricter health screening measures are being enforced at ports of entry as authorities monitor potential risks linked to hantavirus exposure. The DOH said Monday it is coordinating with the World Health Organization, the Bureau of Quarantine, and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in tracking developments involving passengers linked…
Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V. Photo courtesy of PNA. The House of Representatives will proceed with its scheduled vote on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and will not be swayed by political pressure, Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V said Sunday. Ortega said lawmakers would not be intimidated by threats or warnings from…
Dingdong Dantes stars as Anthony ‘Atoy’ Padua, a highly skilled former soldier trying to rebuild his life while secretly helping people track criminals, recover stolen property and seek justice. (Photo from IMDb) Multi-awarded actor Dingdong Dantes once again wins applaud in his masterful acting as the title character in the primetime television action-drama series ‘The…
Manila Rep. Joel Chua. Photo courtesy of Joan Bondoc/PNA. Manila Rep. Joel Chua raised concerns over the spread of disinformation and troll activity ahead of the House vote on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a television interview over the weekend, Chua said misinformation had been influencing public perception of the proceedings…
SOCIAL PENSION. Senior citizens from Burgos, Ilocos Norte claim their social pension on Thursday (May 7, 2026). Each recipient received PHP3,000 to cover the first quarter of the year, providing essential support for their daily and medical requirements. (Contributed photo) LAOAG CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Norte have adopted the transfer of…
SPORTS COLLAB. Philippine Sports Commission Chair Patrick Gregorio (center) and Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya (2nd from left) lead the signing of the memorandum of agreement for the highly urbanized city’s hosting of the Batang Pinoy 2026, at the main lobby of the Bacolod City Government Center on Saturday (May 9, 2026). This year’s Batang…
Photo courtesy of PNP. Seven individuals were arrested and more than Php 13.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized in separate police operations in Lanao del Norte and Agusan del Norte, authorities said. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the operations were carried out on May 8 and 9 as part of its…
Photo courtesy of PNP. Anti-drug operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) led to the destruction of marijuana plants valued at more than Php 43.6 million, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region conducted a series of eradication activities from April 26 to May 2 in Benguet, Kalinga, and…