NegOcc vice guv, ex-Housing exec battle for congressional post

BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, who is eyeing a return as representative of the fourth district, will have his biggest challenger in Lea Delfinado, former assistant secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and U…

Heightened vigilance vs. armed groups ahead of COC filing deadline

Manila: As the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) enters the final two days, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered police units nationwide to intensify security operations, especially in areas historically…

Malaysian Media Personnel Navigate Winding Path Home Amid Islamabad Protests

ISLAMABAD, A group of Malaysian media personnel found themselves on an unexpected three-hour detour last night, navigating the winding roads of villages and small towns as they travelled from their hotel to Islamabad International Airport to catch th…

Nartatez assumes PNP No. 2 post effective Oct. 9

Manila: Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. will be the second top official of the Philippine National Police effective Oct. 9.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief will take over the post vacated by Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta, who…

World Cleanup Day 2024 Draws Over 108,000 Volunteers Nationwide

KANGAR, The World Cleanup Day 2024 programme, which took place from Sept 21 to 29 and concluded today, saw the participation of 108,456 volunteers nationwide, surpassing the initial target of 40,000.

The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing C…

1st PH offshore wind project up 2028 under DOE-DENR deal

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) entered into a deal that will fast-track the development of offshore wind energy projects and ensure that the first one will be energized before th…

ACT-CIS’s Tulfo, singer-lawyer formalize senatorial bids

Manila: ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo joined his elder brother Ben in the 2025 senatorial race as he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) at The Manila Hotel Tent City on Sunday.

Another brother is incumbent Senator Raffy Tulfo.

The former…