DOJ revives case vs. ex-Palawan guv

MANILA – Prosecutors are set to revive the case against former Palawan governor Joel T. Reyes in connection with the killing of broadcaster Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega, a Department of Justice (DOJ) official said Thursday.

‘The case has been archived for…

Senate commits to fast-track bill supporting PBBM’s ban on POGOs

MANILA – The Senate is determined to pass a bill that will bolster the declaration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on totally banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday.

In a…

Public alerted to saltwater crocodile sighting in Sarangani Bay

KORONADAL CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Soccsksargen Region (DENR-12) issued a public warning Thursday following the sighting of a saltwater crocodile in Sarangani Bay and the coastline of General Santos City.

The…

1K gov’t leaders to be made digital savvy every year – DAP

BAGUIO CITY – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) said the national government has instructed the center to start making executives and middle managers in the government digitally savvy and adept with the call of the times.

Nanette Capa…

Marikina OKs special economic zone for arms firm’s facility

MANILA – The Marikina City government approved the creation of a special economic zone for the manufacturing facility of a firearms firm.

Mayor Marcelino Teodoro signed Resolution No. 127, series of 2024, on Wednesday for the development of the Arms…

DOJ: Probers to look into alleged POGO mass graves in Porac

MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said investigators will look into the circumstances of uncovered mass graves in Porac, Pampanga apparently arising from operations of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).

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PDEA destroys P777-M illegal drugs in Cavite

MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday destroyed PHP777 million worth of dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) in Cavite province.

In a statement, PDEA said these include 1,474.92 kg. o…