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The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced Thursday that it will transfer approximately 10,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to a new facility in Nueva Ecija as part of an aggressive decongestion strategy. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. stated that the transfer involves nearly half of…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to upgrade its law enforcement capabilities by procuring advanced drones equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to track down high-profile fugitives. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Thursday that he has received clearance to acquire the specialized hardware, which…
The Office of the Ombudsman has overhauled its procedural rules to impose a stricter evidentiary standard for criminal filings while significantly accelerating the pace of its investigations. Under the 2026 Revised Rules of Procedure signed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, the agency now requires a higher quantum of evidence to secure convictions and has slashed…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, raising the bounty from ₱10 million to ₱20 million. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the increase on Thursday, citing the urgency of locating Ang, who has been…
A lone bettor from Pampanga has secured the P37 million jackpot in the Megalotto 6/45 draw held Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced Thursday. The winning ticket, which featured the combination 17-15-32-45-40-12, was purchased at a lottery outlet in SM Clark, Angeles City. The total jackpot prize amounted to exactly P37,032,365.47. Under…
The National Police (PNP) on Thursday pledged to intensify its operations against the resurgence of illegal online cockfighting, or “e-sabong,” following a surge in “guerrilla” platforms operating despite a nationwide ban. PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issued the directive to all police commanders, from city to municipal levels, to assist the Anti-Cybercrime Group…
In what could be really worrisome news for consumers, transmission charges are set to increase beginning in August as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to collect about ₱63.45 billion from customers in a decision setting the company’s revenue caps. In a statement a day ago, the…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully auctioned off a seized luxury vehicle on Wednesday, though nine other high-end cars—including two multi-million peso Bugattis—failed to attract buyers. The owner of the Igorot Stone Kingdom, a popular theme park in Baguio City, emerged as the sole successful bidder, purchasing a black Rolls-Royce for P29,114,357.53. The vehicle was…
In a landmark decision released February 10, 2026, the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples who live together are recognized as co-owners of property acquired during their relationship, provided there is clear evidence of actual contribution. The ruling, penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, clarifies that while same-sex marriage remains unrecognized by…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially included the abolition of the travel tax in his administration’s list of 21 priority legislative measures, Malacañang announced Tuesday. The proposal was approved during a meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), where the President emphasized the need to reduce the financial burden on Filipinos traveling for…