DOJ prepping for Teves repatriation

MANILA: Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is optimistic and preparing for the repatriation of fugitive former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr..

“We are preparing for his delivery and return to the Philippines,” Remulla told r…

P96-M flood control projects in San Carlos City completed

MALASIQUI: The construction of the two slope protection projects along the Agno River in San Carlos City, Pangasinan has been completed, ensuring the safety of residents of the villages of Bogaoan and Guelew and their properties.

Department of Public…

PBBM grants 25-yr franchise to Leyte power coop

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12017, granting the Leyte II Electric Cooperative (LEYECO II) a 25-year franchise for the operations of its power facilities in parts of Leyte.

RA 12017 inked by Marcos on Aug. 9 …

EastWest expects credit cardholder base to widen in 2024

MANILA: EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) said on Wednesday its credit cardholder base is expected to reach 1.4 million this year.

In a statement, the bank said as of the first half of the year, its cardholder base was at 1.3 million, up by 17 …

Oil siphoning from MTKR Terranova begins – PCG

MANILA: Oil siphoning from one of eight tankers of the sunken MTKR Terranova began Wednesday following an oil removal test by the contracted salvor.

In a situation report, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lt. Commander Michael John Encina said the salvor…

DOJ goes after Batangas petrol pilfering syndicate

MANILA: Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is going after a criminal syndicate based in Batangas province which has cornered the black market for pilfered petroleum products causing billions of pesos i…