The governor’s feisty new lawyer

The woman lawyer, according to people close to the governor, is a frequent visitor to the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan offices and courts where the bulk of her cases have been filed.

The Tiger’s chances in the Year of the Metal Rat

In one among probably hundreds of predictions for 2020, the Tiger’s aggressive approach sometimes works in his favor, but only under certain circumstances and will not necessarily ensure a rewarding outcome.

DPWH mulls maintenance of footbridges along highways

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH Bureau of Maintenance Director Ernesto G. Gregorio Jr. said that starting January 2020, all DPWH Regional and District Engineering Offices were required to submit an inventory of all footbridges along national roads, including structures’ details and condition, and cost of repair.

Caramoran man, 92, escapes jail time in 12-year old case

A widow, Alferes had been the subject of a warrant of arrest issued by RTC Branch 43 Presiding Judge Lelu P. Contreras, for the crime of attempted rape, docketed under Criminal Case No. 3750 with recommended bail of P120,000.

Construction worker arrested in buy-bust

Yet another man listed in the local police’s watch list of illegal drug personalities has been apprehended in a buy-bust operation.

Teeners charged for 2019 Viga robbery

Unidentified suspects took dry goods such as T-shirts, slippers, flashlights, fishing lines and basketballs from inside the store and then also carted away an electric fan, P350,000 cash, 727 British pounds, and US$600 in different denominations.

DBP inks pact with DepEd on fund management

DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that under the Memorandum of Agreement with DepEd, the bank shall act as depository for funds earmarked for school operating budget and program funds.

LANDBANK offers expanded calamity rehab program for hog raisers, agri-enterprises, small farmers and fishers

MAKATI CITY — As a direct response to the recent typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic activity that devastated various parts of the county, as well as the African Swine Fever (ASF)…

RDC Chair eyes boost in Bicol region’s economy for 2020

Rosal cited the opening of the Bicol International Airport (BIA) and the resumption of the Philippine National Railways (PNR), along with the strengthening of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and agriculture sector as key drivers to boost local and national economy.

ARDCI Microfinance, Inc. conducts relief ops in areas affected by Taal volcano eruption

The ARDCI Microfinance, Inc.’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Coordinator along Operations Heads (OH) and other ARDCI staff brave the ash fall in various areas of Batangas and some parts of Cavite to provide necessary goods for aggrieved ARDCI members affected by the eruption.