Zubiri belittles leadership ‘coup’ rumors

MANILA: Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri dismissed on Wednesday rumors about efforts to replace him as Senate president.

In a press briefing, Zubiri said 17 senators signed a manifesto, maintaining their support for his leadership.

Those who sign…

Installation of new Virac bishop set June 26

MANILA: The installation of Father Luisitio Occiano as the new bishop of the Diocese of Virac has been set on June 26.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website reported on Wednesday that the bishop-elect will be install…

Filipino bystander hurt in Pinay-Thai transgender brawl in Bangkok

MANILA: A Filipino bystander was badly injured after getting “attacked” by a Thai transgender group involved in a brawl with a Filipino group in Bangkok, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

In a March 5 report, the Philippine Embassy in Tha…

PNP: New gun permit rates take effect March 16

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said an adjustment on fees and validity of gun permits in the country would take effect on March 16.

In a press briefing, PNP Civil Security Group chief Maj. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. said the mo…

PNP activates virtual helpline vs. abuse of women, kids

MANILA: The Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Wednesday said it has activated a virtual helpline to help address concerns related to women and children’s safety, protection and empowerment.

In a statement, ACG chief Maj. G…

BSP raises term deposit facility volume offering

MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday raised the term deposit facility (TDF) volume to PHP270 billion.

In a statement, BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. said the allocation mix for the seven-day tenor was adjusted to PHP15…

BFP to launch hotline for electrical inspection requests

MANILA: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is set to open a hotline for residents in the National Capital Region where they can request for an inspection of electrical connections of their houses to reduce the risk of fires.

Department of the Interi…