DOJ prepping for Teves repatriation

MANILA: Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is optimistic and preparing for the repatriation of fugitive former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr..

“We are preparing for his delivery and return to the Philippines,” Remulla told r…

Govt’s Licencing Requirement For Social Media Aims To Curb Online Crime

KUALA LUMPUR, The government’s decision to require all social media platforms to obtain a licence is aimed at curbing criminal activities such as fraud and online gambling, which often exploit these platforms to target victims.

According to cybersec…

PBBM grants 25-yr franchise to Leyte power coop

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12017, granting the Leyte II Electric Cooperative (LEYECO II) a 25-year franchise for the operations of its power facilities in parts of Leyte.

RA 12017 inked by Marcos on Aug. 9 …

Former Negeri Sembilan Mufti Laid To Rest

SEREMBAN, The remains of former Negeri Sembilan Mufti Datuk Mohd Yusof Ahmad were laid to rest at the Makam Tuan Sheikh Hj Mohd Said Muslim cemetery in Sikamat here at 8.30 am today.

Earlier, the body was bathed and shrouded at Taman Marida Mosque b…

EastWest expects credit cardholder base to widen in 2024

MANILA: EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) said on Wednesday its credit cardholder base is expected to reach 1.4 million this year.

In a statement, the bank said as of the first half of the year, its cardholder base was at 1.3 million, up by 17 …

E-waste Facilities Face Legal Action For Violations Of Environmental Quality Act

PUTRAJAYA, Five e-waste facilities that failed to comply with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 have been subjected to equipment operation suspension (POK) under Section 38(1)(a) of the Act.

Department of Environment (DOE) director-general Datuk Wa…

DOJ goes after Batangas petrol pilfering syndicate

MANILA: Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is going after a criminal syndicate based in Batangas province which has cornered the black market for pilfered petroleum products causing billions of pesos i…