Manila: Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has called on the newly appointed prosecutors to exercise neutrality and remain apolitical in serving justice. Recto made the call as he administered the oath of office to the 140 new prosecutors of the Departme…
Manila: Close to a thousand active and retired Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) employees, including its chief, will face criminal charges over alleged anomalies inside the agency, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Thursday. “I will be filing char…
Manila: Another resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the state of the Philippine sugar industry has been filed with Senator Risa Hontiveros calling for a review of key sugar laws and regulatory policies amid declining competitiveness and persisten…
Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday announced the interception of PHP39.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and dried tobacco products bound for Manila. Acting on reliable intelligence, the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service…
Bais city: The Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) introduced its AgriSenso Plus Lending Program to approximately 2,000 farmers and fisherfolk in Bais City, Negros Oriental Thursday. Lynette V. Ortiz, LandBank president, highlighted key aspects of…
