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Ombudsman sacks BFAR chief for graft

Ombudsman Samuel Martires has dismissed Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources director Demosthenes Escoto, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. confirmed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs’ bid to dismiss raps

The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Romblon lawmaker, ex-Eastern Samar government cleared in fertilizer scam

Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona and former Eastern Samar governor Clotilde Salazar have been cleared of graft in connection with the 2004 fertilizer fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

3 ex-NABCOR officials get 8 years for graft

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced three officials of the now defunct state firm National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) to up to eight years in prison over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P95.5 million worth of post-harvest facilities and equipment in 2007 to 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Sandigan denies ex-PNP exec’s bid to junk helicopter case

The Sandiganbayan has denied a bid by former Senior Police Officer 4 Ma. Linda Padojinog to dismiss the graft case against her that stemmed from the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) purchase of allegedly overpriced, second-hand helicopters in 2009......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Tax credit scam: 5 ex-DOF execs get 8 years

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of five former officials of the Department of Finance for graft over the multibillion-peso tax credit scam in the 1990s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

3 TLRC execs get 26 years for ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan yesterday sentenced three ranking officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center to serve up to 26 years in prison for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their involvement in the “pork barrel” fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Palace links improved corruption index ranking to digitalization processes

The government welcomed the country's slight improvement in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, owing it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "efforts to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine graft buster responds

You must know by now that if you’re a businessman in the Philippines, you have to shell out a lot of money to do business in our nation of 114 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Ex-Iloilo lawmaker acquitted of ‘pork’ rap

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Iloilo 5th District representative Rolex Suplico of a graft case in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel amounting P14.7 million in 2007......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

WATCH: Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings recreate SnoRene’s ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ date

Maris and Anthony are the faces of the newly launched Coca-Cola Foodmarks campaign, which aims to put a spotlight on unique “food landmarks” that define vibrant Filipino culture......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Apple Apologizes for Crush iPad Pro Ad, Wont Put It on TV

Apple faces backlash over new M4 iPad Pro ad Apple recently introduced its new M4 iPad Pro models with a controversial ad that has sparked.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Grab PH serves refreshing Iinitiative to street workers

Cebu, renowned for its stunning summer destinations, also faces the challenge of intense temperatures that can make outdoor work challenging, particularly for the city’s street workers. With the heat index soaring up to 40 degrees Celsius, classified under the “extreme caution” category by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the urban workforce.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Man faces raps for killing neighbor’s cat

A criminal case has been filed against a man who shot dead his neighbor’s cat in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Toledo faces the No. 1 southern division team in PCAP

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans continue their Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference campaign by taking on the top-ranked Camarines Soaring Eagles tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8. For weeks, the Soaring Eagles have held the top spot in the southern division standings with 17 wins and four losses. They dislodged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Arrest, maybe

One thing is certain: the UniTeam of 2022 faces irreconcilable differences......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

ChatGPT faces complaint for providing ‘inaccurate information’

VIENNA—A Vienna-based privacy campaign group said on Monday it would file a complaint against ChatGPT in Austria, claiming the “hallucinating” flagship AI tool invents wrong answers, which creator OpenAI cannot correct. NOYB (“None of Your Business”) said there was no way to guarantee the program provided accurate information. “ChatGPT keeps hallucinating—and not even OpenAI can.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

DFA urged to void Quiboloy’s passport

The whereabouts of Quiboloy, who faces alleged sexual and child abuse and human trafficking cases, remain unknown. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Beauty queens, popular surnames make Century Tuna Superbods 2024 cut

Familiar faces in the pageantry world and even familiar last names from sports and showbiz were among the 36 men and women who will vie at this year's Century Tuna Superbods. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

DOTr: No letup in active transport push

The Department of Transportation has committed to sustain its efforts to promote active transport, as it faces criticism for considering the removal of the bicycle lane along EDSA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024