On the WPS issue: Tarriela denies calling Marcoleta ‘traitor’

By Jose Cielito Reganit | February 18, 2025 MANILA – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela on Tuesday denied branding Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta a “traitor” following the lawmaker’s claim that there is no such thing as a West Philippine Sea (WPS), only the South China Sea. The… Read More On the WPS issue: Tarriela denies calling Marcoleta ‘traitor’

NBI files grave threats, sedition charges vs. VP Sara

By Benjamin Pulta | February 12, 2025 MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday filed grave threats and inciting to sedition charges against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a press briefing, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the cases were filed in connection with Duterte’s previous remarks that… Read More NBI files grave threats, sedition charges vs. VP Sara

NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara

By Filane Mikee Cervantes | February 12, 2025 MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recommendation to file charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would strengthen the impeachment case against her. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega said the NBI’s… Read More NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara

Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

QUEZON CITY — Chest-deep floods swamped Puerto Princesa City and the municipalities of Narra and Aborlan in Palawan yesterday, February 9, displacing more than 600 families during the heavy rains caused by the shear line—a catastrophe worsened by environmental degradation, caused by mining, coal plant development, and poor waterway management. The shear line is the… Read More Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

Subic, Bulacan raids yield P52-M in illegal electronics

By E.H. Edejer | February 9, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — More than P52 million worth of illegally manufactured smart television sets and related electronics equipment were confiscated by authorities Wednesday and Thursday, as they swooped down in separate raids of suspected counterfeiters here and in a Bulacan industrial park. The Criminal Investigation and Detection… Read More Subic, Bulacan raids yield P52-M in illegal electronics

SEC files criminal complaint against Seataoo

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against New Seataoo Corporation and Seataoo Information Technology, OPC (Seataoo OPC), as well as its officers, for soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license with the Commission. In a complaint filed before the Department of Justice on January 16, the SEC charged New Seataoo, Seataoo… Read More SEC files criminal complaint against Seataoo

China will always see PH presence in WPS – Marcos

By Darryl John Esguerra | February 6, 2025 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the ongoing presence of China’s “monster ship” in Philippine waters. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos emphasized that Manila will maintain its presence… Read More China will always see PH presence in WPS – Marcos

BCDA eyes waste-to-energy facility as landfill alternative for Clark 

By E.H. Edejer / January 9, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced plans to use waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in line with avowed goals to foster “smart and sustainable development.” BCDA said on Wednesday that it is… Read More BCDA eyes waste-to-energy facility as landfill alternative for Clark 

Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday stressed the need for a regulatory framework for nuclear energy as he pushed for a bill to establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The proposed measure aims to enhance the safety, security, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Filed under Committee Report No. 429… Read More Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

PCG to intensify inspection of Manila Bay dredgers – Tarriela

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | November 30, 2024 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will intensify its inspection of dredging ships operating in the Manila Bay area after the recent discovery of undocumented Chinese nationals on board a dredger in Bataan, a ranking government official said Saturday. The PCG found 13 illegal Chinese crew… Read More PCG to intensify inspection of Manila Bay dredgers – Tarriela