Charles Arvin Dantes
Reporter at Manila Standard
Reporter, @MlaStandard
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1 week ago |
manilastandard.net | Charles Arvin Dantes
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted the courtesy resignations of two high-ranking government officials as part of his administration’s ongoing effort to enhance government performance and accountability, Malacañang announced yesterday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the top-level revamp’s second tranche sees the exit of Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Prospero “Popoy” De Vera III.
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1 week ago |
manilastandard.net | Charles Arvin Dantes
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has selected Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the next Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, replacing retiring Police General Rommel Marbil, effective June 2. In a press briefing yesterday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said that the President considered five candidates for the position; however, he did not disclose the names of the other candidates.
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1 week ago |
manilastandard.net | Charles Arvin Dantes
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday confirmed former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves returned to the country to face multiple criminal charges, including murder, in connection with the killing of former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. The former lawmaker was met by law enforcement authorities upon arrival and is now in government custody.
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1 week ago |
manilastandard.net | Charles Arvin Dantes
Malacañang on Thursday sought to allay concerns over possible disruptions in government services following the wave of courtesy resignations from officials of Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), saying operations will remain stable. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin assured the public that the resignations, submitted as part of a performance review ordered by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., would not negatively impact day-to-day functions of the agencies involved.
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1 week ago |
manilastandard.net | Charles Arvin Dantes
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is intensifying clearing operations along major roads, alternate routes, and pedestrian walkways in Metro Manila as part of preparations for the upcoming EDSA Rebuild Project, officials said this week. MMDA Special Operations Group Strike Force head Gabriel Go said the effort focuses on removing illegal parking, road obstructions, and sidewalk encroachments that have long contributed to traffic congestion and pedestrian hazards.
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LOOK: Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin holds a press conference here in Malacañang. | via Charles Dantes. @mnlstandardph https://t.co/AH8z4PfMxK
LOOK: Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin is set to hold a press conference here in Malacañang. | via Charles Dantes. @mnlstandardph https://t.co/MLcGCnWKpl
LOOK: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., joined by his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, and sister Irene Marcos-Araneta, cast their votes here in Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac, Ilocos Norte. via Charles Dantes @mnlstandardph https://t.co/zWhQizvPAF