Metro Sun Daily

06/10/2024

THE government has provided nearly P100 million in aid to 11,808 beneficiaries of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the Davao Region from October 2 to 5.

Nation Government distributes nearly P100M in aid to Davao Region beneficiaries admin October 6, 2024 THE government has provided nearly P100 million in aid to 11,808 beneficiaries of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the Davao Region from October 2 to 5. The program, initiated by Speake...

06/10/2024

WHY would former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma send millions of pesos, converted to dollars, to her ex-husband in the United States using the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) diplomatic channels?

Nation Garma under scrutiny for allegedly using PNP channels to send millions to ex-husband admin October 6, 2024 WHY would former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma send millions of pesos, converted to dollars, to her ex-husband in the United States using the....

06/10/2024

THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized approximately P2 million worth of fresh onions imported from China, finding the shipment lacked necessary sanitary clearances.

Nation BOC seizes P2M worth of onions from China lacking sanitary clearance admin October 6, 2024 THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized approximately P2 million worth of fresh onions imported from China, finding the shipment lacked necessary sanitary clearances. The BOC’s Port of Manil...

06/10/2024

ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo assured that he would step down as a Senator if he does not accomplish or prove anything within three years, should he win in the upcoming election.

Nation Kapag naging senador: Rep. Erwin Tulfo promises to resign if he doesn’t accomplish anything in 3 Years admin October 6, 2024 ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo assured that he would step down as a Senator if he does not accomplish or prove anything within three years, should he win in the u...

06/10/2024

SENATE Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has warned dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo that she could face additional charges if she files her candidacy for the 2025 elections.

Nation Hontiveros warns dismissed mayor Guo of more charges if she runs in 2025 admin October 6, 2024 SENATE Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has warned dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo that she could face additional charges if she files her candidacy for the 2025 elections. Hontiveros...

21/09/2024

THE House Quad Committee on late Thursday night ordered the issuance of a show cause order to Mylah Roque, wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, as part of its ongoing investigation into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Nation Quad Comm issues show cause order to Harry Roque’s wife admin September 21, 2024 THE House Quad Committee on late Thursday night ordered the issuance of a show cause order to Mylah Roque, wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, as part of its ongoing investigation into illegal...

21/09/2024

SENATOR Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa urged former Iloilo City mayor Jed Mabilog on Friday, September 20 to name the police official who warned him against returning to the Philippines during the height of the drug war under former President Rodrigo Duterte.

09/09/2024

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has accused former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo of mocking Philippine government processes and disrespecting the electoral system after she fled the country while facing human trafficking charges.

Nation Estrada accuses Guo of mocking government processes, questions facilitator’s identity admin September 9, 2024 SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has accused former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo of mocking Philippine government processes and disrespecting the electoral sy...

09/09/2024

DISMISSED Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo will remain in the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) until the legal issues surrounding the graft case filed against her are resolved, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Monday.

Nation Senate retains custody of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo amidst legal dispute admin September 9, 2024 DISMISSED Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo will remain in the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) until the legal issues surrounding the graft case filed against her are resolved,...

09/09/2024

SENATOR Ramon “Bong” Revilla has co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2792, an Act Enhancing the Financial Literacy of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), on Monday, September 9, 2024.

OFW Revilla co-sponsors bill to enhance financial literacy of OFWs admin September 9, 2024 SENATOR Ramon “Bong” Revilla has co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2792, an Act Enhancing the Financial Literacy of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), on Monday, September 9, 2024. Revilla emphasized the importa...

09/09/2024

SENATOR Francis “Tol” Tolentino has urged the government to declare a nationwide state of calamity in response to the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, arguing that it would empower both national and local governments to effectively combat the disease.

Nation Solon pushes for nationwide state of calamity due to ASF outbreak admin September 9, 2024 SENATOR Francis “Tol” Tolentino has urged the government to declare a nationwide state of calamity in response to the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, arguing that it would empower both na...

09/09/2024

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relieved Norman Tansingco from his post as Immigration Commissioner, the Palace confirmed on Monday.

Nation Marcos sacks Immigration chief Tansingco over Guo’s escape admin September 9, 2024 PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relieved Norman Tansingco from his post as Immigration Commissioner, the Palace confirmed on Monday. Press Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed the dismissal, stating that it wa...

07/09/2024

CASSANDRA Li-Ong, alleged business partner of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, has reportedly expressed a preference for immediate imprisonment over appearing before Congress.

Nation Cassandra Li-Ong declines Congressional hearing, prefers jail time admin September 7, 2024 CASSANDRA Li-Ong, alleged business partner of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, has reportedly expressed a preference for immediate imprisonment over appearing before Congress. This decision, ac...

03/09/2024

HOUSE leaders have praised Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara for his exemplary conduct during a grueling almost 12-hour House Committee on Appropriations hearing on the agency’s proposed P793.18-billion budget for 2025, drawing a sharp contrast to the aggressive behavior of his predecessor, Vice President Sara Duterte.

Nation Angara’s demeanor at budget hearing praised, contrasting with VP Sara’s approach admin September 3, 2024 HOUSE leaders have praised Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara for his exemplary conduct during a grueling almost 12-hour House Committee on Appropriations hearing on the agency.....

03/09/2024

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte aren’t off the hook yet for the failed flood control projects that have cost over a trillion pesos since 2019.

Nation BBM-DU30 to be held accountable for defective flood control projects admin September 3, 2024 By Jet D. Antolin PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte aren’t off the hook yet for the failed flood control projects that have cost over a trillion peso...

02/09/2024

CLASSES in public schools (all levels) and government work are suspended in Metro Manila and Region 4-A (Calabarzon) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.

Metro Malacañang suspends classes on Tuesday in public schools, gov’t work in Metro Manila, Region 4-A admin September 2, 2024 CLASSES in public schools (all levels) and government work are suspended in Metro Manila and Region 4-A (Calabarzon) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, according to Executive...

02/09/2024

THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday, September 2, 2024 that two individuals from Central Visayas were reportedly dead due to the combined effects of Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) and the southwest monsoon (habagat).

At least 10 people were injured, according to the the situational report of the NDRRMC.

Regions 2 die in Central Visayas due to ‘Enteng’, habagat — NDRRMC admin September 2, 2024 THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday, September 2, 2024 that two individuals from Central Visayas were reportedly dead due to the combined effects of Tropical ...

01/09/2024

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) said a P5.5 billion worth of illegally imported ci******es and counterfeit items were discovered at a warehouse in Bulacan province during an operation on Friday.

Regions P5.5B worth of smuggled imported ci******es discovered in Bulacan warehouse admin September 1, 2024 THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) said a P5.5 billion worth of illegally imported ci******es and counterfeit items were discovered at a warehouse in Bulacan province during an operation on Friday. T...