Christopher Lao, the former chief of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), was arrested in Davao City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. Lao, who is at the center of a high-profile corruption scandal involving the controversial Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., was apprehended by members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection … Read more
Tupperware Brands Corp. and several of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The once-iconic maker of food storage containers has faced dwindling demand and increasing financial losses, culminating in this significant legal move. The company’s troubles began after a brief boost in sales during the pandemic when more … Read more
As of September 18, 2024, Mt. Kanlaon continues to exhibit heightened volcanic activity, with significant emissions of sulfur dioxide and increased volcanic earthquakes. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the volcano has released 10,880 tons of sulfur dioxide over the past six days, starting from September 12 until 12:00 AM today. … Read more
A former PNP Chief allegedly received ₱200 million and a regular monthly payroll in connection with assisting Guo Hua Ping, also known as Alice Guo, in escaping the Philippines last July. This explosive revelation surfaced during recent Senate hearings, although the identity of the former PNP Chief remains undisclosed. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) … Read more
On Monday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced the approval of wage increases for workers in private establishments in Calabarzon and the Central Visayas. The wage hikes, granted by two regional wage boards, will range from P21 to P75 per day for Calabarzon workers and P33 to P43 per day for Central Visayas … Read more
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed that the so-called “angels of death” mentioned by the victims of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), are actual individuals and not spirits. According to PNP Public Information Office (PIO) Acting Chief and Spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, they are currently investigating reports linking … Read more
Cardiologist and well-known health advocate Doc Willie Ong recently shared a personal health update that has shocked many of his followers. In a vlog posted on his social media pages, Ong revealed that he is undergoing treatment for a large abdominal cancer. According to the doctor, his condition was discovered after an extensive medical evaluation, … Read more
The House of Representatives has issued an arrest order for former presidential spokesman Harry Roque after he was cited in contempt by the House Quad committee on Thursday. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed that he signed the arrest order on behalf of Speaker Martin Romualdez. The arrest order was delivered to Roque’s law office … Read more
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has received another windfall of P10 million from the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) for his impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Yulo secured gold medals in the vault and floor exercise, cementing his status as one of the Philippines’ top athletes. The awarding ceremony took place at Waterside … Read more
Religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), along with four co-accused, pleaded not guilty to charges of qualified human trafficking during a court appearance on Friday, September 13. The group faced the long-awaited hearing after months of evading arrest, following a widespread manhunt launched earlier this year. The charges against … Read more