The acting Highway Patrol Group (HPG) chief of the Philippine National Police has voluntarily resigned from his post after a subordinate accused him of sexual harassment. Brig. Gen. Jessie Tamayao, however, denied the allegation in a statement on Wednesday, calling it part of a personal vendetta against him. “I have always conducted myself with the
Read More »Corruption issues hound Marcos, Duterte in Pulse Asia poll
Corruption remained the primary factor influencing the public’s trust or distrust of President Marcos while Vice President Sara Duterte enjoyed the trust of most survey respondents because of her supposed ability to govern despite her alleged involvement in corrupt activities, according to the latest survey by Pulse Asia. The First Quarter 2026 Ulat ng Bayan
Read More »Cops bust ‘e-sabong’ in Manila; 174 arrested
The police have busted a group behind an electronic cockfighting (“e-sabong”) operation conducting around 500 cockfights daily in a Manila coliseum, resulting in the arrest of 174 people, mostly bettors. Col. John Guiagui, the head of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in the National Capital Region (CIDG – NCR), told reporters that they raided
Read More »AMLC seeks forfeiture of assets tied to flood control scam
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has filed three petitions for civil forfeiture against assets allegedly linked to the flood control corruption scandal, following six months of investigations and freeze orders. In a statement, the council said the petitions cover assets of individuals and entities earlier placed under freeze orders issued by the Court of Appeals.
Read More »SC: DSWD certificate needed in adoption of ‘surrendered’ kids
Abandoned children who are surrendered to a person with whom they have no existing ties cannot be legally adopted without a certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This was the recent ruling of the Supreme Court’s Third Division when it junked a petition for certiorari in connection with an adoption case
Read More »LGUs roll out fuel subsidy in provinces
The streets of Kidapawan City in Cotabato province were almost emptied of passenger tricycles on Wednesday morning after their usual rounds of ferrying private and government workers to their respective offices. There was no transport strike. But many of them gathered at the city gymnasium and queued to beat the deadline to submit filled-out forms
Read More »Mangyans show promise of solar-powered future in Mindoro
CITY OF CALAPAN—In remote communities across Mindoro, Indigenous Mangyan families are already experiencing what a renewable energy future could look like—powered by small, decentralized solar systems that bring light to homes and electricity to community facilities long beyond the reach of the grid. Their experience is now at the heart of a broader conversation, as
Read More »LGUs, national government commit to diversity, inclusion
As the global workforce continues to evolve, existing cultural factors and government policies demonstrate the growing role of businesses in fostering environments where employees feel seen, valued, and treated fairly. But beyond fairness, inclusive work environments empower individuals to fully realize and maximize their talents and capabilities. Companies that embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Read More »Mountain Province tourism bracing for impact of rising fuel prices
BAGUIO CITY—Tourism in Mountain Province is taking a hit from the fuel shocks due to the conflict in the Middle East, which entered its 25th day on Wednesday. Gov. Bonifacio Lacwasan on Wednesday canceled the province’s annual Lang-ay Festival scheduled on April 6 to comply with President Marcos’ declaration of a state of national energy
Read More »Pangasinan, Ecija farmers face dearth of onion buyers
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN—It is a bumper harvest season for onion farmers in Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija provinces. With the help of concerned agencies, growers were able to control armyworms, locally known as “harabas,” which are moth larvae that feed on onion leaves at night and cause severe production losses. As a result, this year’s harvest is
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