Various State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Metro Manila demanded that the P6 billion budget cut on state universities be reversed and that more funds be allocated to them to address the “crisis” in the education sector. (Alliance of Concerned Teachers) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) in a statement …
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House hasn’t issued solons’ number 8 plates, says official
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco (Contributed photo) House of Representatives members have not been issued their no. 8 protocol plates, Secretary General Reginald Velasco clarified on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 15. “The House of Representatives has not released, or authorized the use of, official plates for vehicles of House members,” Velasco …
Read More »Rody subpoenaed over threat
Rep. France Castro and Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte Ex-president must face QC prosecutor next month for Castro case The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has summoned former President Rodrigo Duterte for an investigation on the grave threat complaint filed by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro. Duterte was directed to show up …
Read More »Philippines wooing investors ahead of APEC meet
WARM RECEPTION. President Marcos signs autographs for eager ‘kababayan’ who met him in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, while Speaker Martin Romualdez (below) waves to the same crowd with Cabinet Secretaries Benjamin Diokno, Rafael Lotilla, and Christina Garcia-Frasco (from left) seated behind him. Ver Noveno President Marcos and his economic …
Read More »Nullify 2 orders for confidential funds, SC asked
PETITION VS. CIF. Lawyer Howard Calleja (second from left) joins former Commission on Audit chief Heidi Mendoza (left), civil society advocates for good governance, religious groups, and concerned citizens in filing a case at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. They raised the constitutionality, accountability, and public disclosures of confidential and …
Read More »Cops build house for ex-NPA rebel
BACOLOD CITY – The 1st Negros Occidental Provincial Mobile Force Company (Nocpmfc) turned over a newly constructed house to a former member of the New People’s Army (NPA) in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Monday, November 13. POLICE Lt. Col. Edison Garcia (second from right), commander of the 1st …
Read More »Duterte party down to 15 House members; solon says number will drop further
Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, Malacañang photo) How the mighty has fallen, and will continue to fall. From an estimated membership of 120 in the House of Representatives during the height of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s term, the erstwhile ruling Partido …
Read More »Cebu City gears up for possible storm
CEBU CITY – The city government showed its readiness in case a weather disturbance affects the city in the coming days. Amid forecasts of a possible typhoon that may affect the island of Cebu within the week, this city on Tuesday, November 14, gathered its emergency response personnel and disaster …
Read More »Iloilo City eyes P2 M hike in confidential fund
ILOILO CITY – The city government is eyeing to increase its confidential fund for next year to P20 million to support the police here, particularly in its campaign against illegal drugs. POLICE Col. Joeresty Coronica, chief the of the Iloilo City Police Office, and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas troop …
Read More »QCPD commended for active involvement in drug clearing programs
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) was cited by the Quezon City Anti-Drug Abuse Advisory Council (QCADAAC) for its active involvement in anti-illegal drug initiatives and excellent service to the public. Photo credit to QCPD Public Information Office viber group/MANILA BULLETIN The QCPD received the plaque of recognition from QCADAAC …
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