New DILG chief to shut down POGOs ‘one by one’

Manila: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday vowed to shut down all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs in the country.

‘As far as I am concerned, I will get all the list of POGOs an…

4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls

BUTUAN CITY – Four incumbent governors in the Caraga Region have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs), seeking re-election in the May 2025 midterm elections.

In Agusan del Norte, Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante filed her C…

Remulla backs new law to reform ‘top heavy’ PNP

Manila: Newly installed Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said he would push for a new law mandating structural reforms in the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Remulla, who officially to…

Piñol challenges Mendoza for N. Cotabato governorship

COTABATO CITY – Former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Piñol is set to challenge incumbent Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza for the top gubernatorial post in North Cotabato in the May 2025 midterm elections.

Piñol, also a former chairperson of…

Transport coop launches China-made e-jeeps in Bacolod City

BACOLOD CITY – The Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CPMPC), owner-operator of the modernized People’s Jeep, launched the initial five units of China-made electric (e)-jeeps that will operate in this city as part of the implementation of the P…

Sandiganbayan junks P276-M civil case vs. Marcoses

Manila: The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a PHP276-million civil case against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and their associate Roman Cruz Jr. due to inordinate delay and violation of due process.

In its 30-p…