Photo courtesy of Office of the Chief PNP/Facebook. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. expressed deep dismay on Monday over the persistent involvement of police officers in serious criminal activities, promising a swift and uncompromising crackdown on “scalawags” within the ranks. The PNP chief’s statement followed a series of high-profile incidents…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is tightening the reins on public transport standards, warning operators that run-down units will soon face a total ban on franchise renewals. LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II announced on Monday that the agency is finalizing a new policy aimed at clearing the streets of dilapidated public…
The House Committee on Justice will start its initial deliberations on two separate impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., marking the first such proceedings since he assumed office in 2022. The committee, chaired by Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro will determine if the complaints are sufficient in form and substance. The proceedings involve two…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) began implementing a series of temporary road closures along North EDSA on Sunday night to facilitate critical construction milestones for the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7). The closures affect the stretch between the Landmark-Trinoma area and the Unified Grand Central Station, where restrictions are necessary for turnback girder launching…
Large portions of the Philippines will experience scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms on Monday as the shear line and northeast monsoon continue to affect the country, the state weather bureau reported. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued warnings for potential flash floods and landslides in several regions. Specifically, moderate to heavy…
Authorities destroyed approximately ₱9.27 million worth of marijuana plants and dried leaves following a series of operations across six plantation sites in this province on Sunday. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the eradication took place between 6:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the communal forest lands of Kibungan. Operatives uprooted 19,350 fully grown…
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III is urging workers to adopt cycling as a primary mode of transportation, positioning it as a viable solution to the region’s persistent traffic congestion. Speaking at the 129th Tiklop General Assembly on Sunday, Feb. 1, Torre emphasized that the government must remain open to “alternative…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday assured the public that his health is improving following a recent diagnosis of diverticulitis, stating that medical assessments indicate his condition is “nothing serious.” In a video blog released Sunday afternoon, the President confirmed he is currently focused on regaining his strength after being placed on a restricted…
Customs officials at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) seized 247 smuggled smartphones valued at approximately P1.68 million on Saturday, January 31. The shipment, which arrived from China, was originally declared as “personal effects” across 12 separate packages. However, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) flagged the items after X-ray scanning revealed images inconsistent with the declaration,…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has issued a fresh call to the government to strengthen the enforcement of anti-human trafficking laws, emphasizing that legislative frameworks must be matched by more rigorous efforts on the ground to protect vulnerable citizens. In a statement marking the National Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human…