CIDG gets new chief in latest PNP reshuffle
May 2, 2024
Over PHP145 million was reported damaged caused by Tropical Depression Agaton to infrastructure in Region 13, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Wednesday. Based on the DPWH data, some PHP145.390 million — roads (PHP118.390 million) and bridges (PHP27 million) — was just partial. The DPWH also reported that eight of the 37 road sections affected by “Agaton” have been so far reopened to traffic. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado said engineers, maintenance crew and equipment of the department are on the ground to monitor road conditions and carry out clearing and restoration activities. He said efforts are
The dominance of the political dynasty would continue because it is still being backed by no less than the Filipino people, President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday. In a speech delivered in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Duterte said influential political clans are holding several positions in government because Philippine “leaders” have asked for it. Duterte cited the case of the Aquino political dynasty which produced two presidents — the late president Corazon “Cory” Aquino (1986-1992) and her son Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (2010-2016). “Ang mga tawo man guy muingon kagaya ng mga Aquino (But it’s the people who clamor for it
The services of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) just got better and more convenient with its digital expansion and now launching mobile branches in parts of the country. The Lingkod Pag-IBIG on Wheels will start catering to the promotion and marketing of the government’s home loan programs and other services through the Fund’s mobile housing caravan. It will be deployed in calamity-stricken areas to immediately provide members with much-needed services amid crises. “Aside from providing assistance to members, the Lingkod Pag-IBIG on Wheels may also serve as a command center for relief operation, transporting emergency equipment and supplies
Rescuers of the Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) are on their way to assist in the ongoing rescue operations in Iloilo and Capiz provinces that suffered from floodings due to Tropical Depression Agaton’s heavy rains. Antique PDRRMO chief Broderick Train said in an interview they received a letter of request from the Office of the Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD 6) for assistance on Tuesday night and again another letter reiterating the request only on Wednesday morning. “We will first report to the OCD Regional Office 6 to get instructions about our deployment,” he said.
Pampanga-based renewable energy developer Raslag Corp. is tapping the stock market to raise funds for its two solar projects — Raslag 4 and 5. In a virtual media roundtable Wednesday, Raslag president and chief executive officer Peter Nepomuceno said the company would run its initial public offering (IPO) from May 24 to 30, while listing is set on June 6 this year. Nepomuceno said the company is eyeing to sell 350 million primary common shares at PHP2 apiece, “with an over-allotment option of up to 52.5 million secondary common shares.” He added that Raslag 4 project costs PHP1.55 billion while
Caraga Region’s top officials underscored the significance of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), saying the anti-insurgency body’s programs and services have made a positive impact on peace and development. In separate statements Wednesday,Agusan del Norte Gov. Dale Corvera and Surigao del Sur Gov. Alexander Pimentel affirmed the effectiveness of NTF-ELCAC in consolidating and converting NPA-influenced areas, while weakening the New People’s Army’s (NPA) ability to regroup, recruit, and intimidate vulnerable communities. Corvera and Pimentel issued the statements following Monday’s visit of President Rodrigo Duterte here, where the latter meet the provincial chief executives and
