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Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Local officials’ union throws support behind charter change

Not all local government officials, however, share the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines' position on the initiative to amend the Constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Confirmation hearings of Cacdac, 33 military officials set tomorrow

The Commission on Appointments (CA) has set for tomorrow the confirmation hearings for the appointment of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and several other military officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Senate sends ‘polite invitation’ to Chinese embassy officials

The Senate panel cannot compel Chinese embassy officials to attend its investigation into the alleged wiretapping incident, Sen. Francis Tolentino admitted yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Siaton officials yet to serve suspension

Siaton officials yet to serve suspension.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Punta Engaño residents want barangay officials suspended for graft

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several residents from four Sitios in Barangay Punta Engaño in Lapu-Lapu City have filed a complaint before the Ombudsman Visayas for violation of R.A. 3019 otherwise known as The Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against their barangay officials due to the continued ship wrecking operation of M/V Diamond Highway in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Marcos, security officials eye stronger air force

President Marcos and security officials yesterday tackled programs aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Philippine Air Force amid simmering tensions with Beijing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

DFA to probe Chinese diplomats’ ‘illegal acts’

The “illegal and unlawful” activities of diplomatic officials will be investigated following the potential Anti-Wiretapping Law violation committed by officials of the Chinese embassy in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Toboso top officials seek reelection

Toboso top officials seek reelection.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Disinformation

The latest controversy over the West Philippine Sea should serve as a warning to all government officials including members of the uniformed services when dealing with Chinese officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Coverage of ABS-CBN, Villar deal ignores relevant context

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 7, 2024, 2:20 pm JEERS TO media for failing to include relevant background in reporting the signing of documents by officials of ABS-CBN and ALLTV to seal a business deal. Coverage made no reference to other issues involved, including the potential breach of the law on ethical standards regulating the conduct of public officials.From April 13 and 24, media (.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Trillanes: Police officials recruiting for destabilization plot vs Marcos

Trillanes: Police officials recruiting for destabilization plot vs Marcos.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

5 PNP officials reshuffled

Former National Capital Region Police Office chief Maj. Gen. Edgar Okubo and four other Philippine National Police officials were reshuffled by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Rama, 5 other CH officials face raps

Rama, 5 other CH officials face raps.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Dapat idaan sa SOPPB sa pagtalaga ng 'qualified' PNP officials???

Dapat idaan sa SOPPB sa pagtalaga ng 'qualified' PNP officials???.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

3 Filipinos dead in UAE floods: officials

Three workers from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino officials announced, as the desert country struggled Friday to recover from record rains. Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers said. The women died.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024