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SC affirms closure of erring Bacolod bingo outlet

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) junked the petition filed against the city government of Bacolod by a bingo games operator whose business was padlocked for failing to secure a mayor's...

DOTr to penalize erring project contractors

MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will impose stiffer sanctions against erring contractors to ensure the timely completion of government projects and uphold public safety during construction. This as the DOTr...

BOC vows support to global campaign vs. IEDs

MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) expressed support to the global campaign against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as it vowed to uphold national security and border protection. “In the face of...

Comelec: Preps for May village polls to continue

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will continue to prepare for the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) despite moves to postpone it anew. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez on...

SC fines suspended lawyer for indirect contempt

MANILA -- A lawyer cannot escape liability for ignoring his suspension by the Supreme Court (SC) by claiming good faith. This, as the high court found Atty. Christopher A. Basilio guilty of...

Priest to hold ‘bike for peace’ campaign

MANILA -- Biking priest Fr. Amado Picardal will be holding the ‘Bike for Peace’ campaign from Manila to Mindanao starting Wednesday. According to the 64-year-old priest, he will be riding his bike...

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