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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

9 NBI agents cleared of torture raps

Nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation have been cleared by the Office of the Ombudsman of allegations they tortured two brothers reportedly involved in the disappearance of two online cockfight workers, the NBI said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

DA chief orders transfer of suspended NFA supervisors’ authority

The transfer of authority of suspended warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority has been ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday as NFA facilities remain closed amid the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Sandigan admits evidence vs Bautista

The Sandiganbayan has admitted all the documentary evidence presented by the Office of the Ombudsman’s prosecution team against former Quezon City mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista and former city administrator Aldrin Cuña in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

SC upholds homicide raps vs 4 cops

The Supreme Court has upheld a resolution of the Office of the Ombudsman to charge only four of 21 police officers with homicide for the killing of Luis Bonifacio and his son Gabriel in a drug bust in 2016......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Second graft case filed vs Magalong

Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong is facing another graft case before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the allegedly anomalous improvement and rehabilitation of a P50-million multipurpose building in Barangay Irisan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

SC: LGU lawyers cannot represent local execs

Legal officers of local government units cannot represent LGU officials in cases filed before the Office of the Ombudsman, according to the Supreme Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Sandigan junks fertilizer scam case vs supplier

The Sandiganbayan has junked a fertilizer scam case against a private supplier due to the Office of the Ombudsman’s inordinate delay in its investigation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

NFA ordered to submit documents on P93 million rice sale

Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday went to the National Food Authority main office in Quezon City to personally serve a subpoena that would compel the agency to submit several documents in connection with the alleged anomalous sale of P93.75 million worth of NFA rice to two traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

PNP colonel faces admin raps over sex video

A police colonel accused of documenting his sexual encounters with a woman he had an illicit affair with is facing administrative cases before the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Why Business Should Start Investing in the Mental Well-Being of Their Employees

The pandemic has triggered waves of anxiety, uncertainty, and financial strain, impacting the mental health of millions of employees. Poor mental health leads to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and strained work relationships. With that said, it is crucial to address employees’ mental health issues to have a thriving workspace. Encourage Open Communication and Supportive Culture […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Sabalenka enjoys edge vs Zheng

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is confident she will have a crucial emotional edge over Zheng Qinwen in Saturday’s Australian Open final, but the fast-rising Chinese star believes destiny is on her side......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Bloomberry open to selling Korean casino resort interests

Bloomberry [BLOOM 11.22 ?3.4%] [link] issued a clarification to a Biz Buzz article to say that it is “open to the possibility of selling its interest in Jeju Sun Hotel and Casino”, but that there is “no imminent deal with respect to [its] sale”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

CEU books top spot

Daniel Marcelo caught fire in the third quarter and defending champion Centro Escolar U outlasted Olivarez College, 74-64, to clinch the top spot in the quarters of the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 yesterday at the Paco Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Chery Tiggo ousts Army for No. 2 semis spot

Chery Tiggo secured the second spot and eliminated the Philippine Army in the process with a 25-16, 25-14, 26-28, 25-15 win at the end of the PNVF Champions League elimination round......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Lady Tamaraws aim higher as Final Four spot looms

The FEU Lady Tamaraws aren’t content with their place as “best of the rest” after they inched closer to a UAAP Season 86 volleyball Final Four spot with their three-set drubbing of the Adamson Lady Falcons to improve to 6-4 in the standings......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Gilas improves 1 spot in FIBA rankings

The Philippines has risen by one spot in the latest FIBA World rankings, the basketball federation said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Power spot market prices lower in 2023

The average cost of electricity traded at the spot market went down in 2023, snapping two straight years of increase, the Energy Regulatory Commission said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024