May 2026
NBP’s lease could generate steady revenue for BuCor modernization
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang said the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) site will be transformed into a mixed-use property that could generate steady revenue to support the Bureau’s ongoing development and modernization plan. Catapang made this remark as BuCor hosted a market-sounding summit at The Somerset in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, where […]
Oriental Mindoro gov gives IPPs until May 31 to resolve power issues
Gov. Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has given independent power producers (IPPs) until May 31 to resolve operational issues and begin full operations, warning that their agreements could be terminated if they fail to comply. The ultimatum comes as Oriental Mindoro faces a worsening power crisis during the peak of the dry season. The Oriental Mindoro Electric […]
Court allows NBI to access Franco Mabanta, others’ gadgets
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has approved the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) cyber warrant application to examine the seized gadgets of Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) founder Franco Mabanta and other individuals recently arrested for allegedly extorting money from former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to NBI Director Melvin Matibag. In the […]