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BOC seizes yacht used to transport P9.6-B shabu in Batangas
July 2, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized the private yacht allegedly used to transport the PHP9.6 billion worth of shabu which was intercepted at a checkpoint in Alitagtag, Batangas last April. In a news release Tuesday, the BOC said its officers from the Port of Manila (POM) implemented a… Read More
AFP chief: New defense concept fortifies PH's watch of EEZ, WPS
July 2, 2024, 3:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines' Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) has stepped up its ability to protect its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and territories beyond this, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday.… Read More
PNP offers security aid to PAOCC staff with death threats
July 2, 2024, 3:14 pm Updated on July 2, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it would provide security assistance to personnel and officials of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) who receive threats to their lives. "We are in close coordination sa (with) PAOCC at kung meron man… Read More
Cops 'planting' evidence in Iloilo buy-bust under probe
July 2, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is now investigating allegations of evidence planting by police officers during an anti-drug operation in Iloilo province. The operation, which was caught on video, took place in Barangay Poblacion in the town of Dueñas at noon on… Read More
PNP forms task group to find Pampanga beauty queen, Israeli beau
July 2, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has ordered the creation of a special investigation task group (SITG) to look into the disappearance of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitchak Cohen. In a press briefing at Camp… Read More
Ride-hailing app rolls out advance booking to NAIA
July 2, 2024, 2:04 pm
MANILA – Ride-hailing app Grab has rolled out a new feature that allows passengers going to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to book their rides for up to seven days in advance starting this month. Passengers only need to go to the app's transport page and select advance booking.… Read More
NCR dengue cases drop 16.3% from Jan to June
July 2, 2024, 1:40 pm
MANILA – The number of dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) from Jan. 1 to June 22 decreased by 16.39 percent, a Department of Health (DOH) official said Tuesday. A total of 6,531 cases were recorded for the first six months of 2024 in the NCR, lower than the 7,811 during the same… Read More
PH Navy: Chinese ships spotted in WPS down to 95
July 2, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – There are lesser Chinese vessels in various West Philippine Sea (WPS) areas, the monitoring report of the Philippine Navy indicated Tuesday. The Navy said a total of 95 assorted Chinese vessels were spotted in the WPS from June 25 to July 1, down from 129 during the June 18 to 24… Read More
DFA condemns North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch
July 2, 2024, 1:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch, saying it provokes tensions in the region. “The Philippines condemns the DPRK's (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) latest ballistic missile launch, which provokes… Read More
AGRI, PhilHealth boost health access to farmers, fishers
July 2, 2024, 12:53 pm
MANILA – The AGRI Party-list and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) have entered into a partnership to boost information dissemination efforts on the health benefits for farmers, fisherfolk, and all Filipinos nationwide. According to a news release issued Tuesday, the memorandum… Read More
Angara is next Education Secretary
July 2, 2024, 12:22 pm Updated on July 2, 2024, 7:27 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as the next Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) made the announcement in a social media post Tuesday. Angara will replace Vice President Sara… Read More
DBM OKs P110-M funding for Malikhaing Pinoy Program
July 2, 2024, 11:13 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP110 million for the implementation of the Malikhaing Pinoy Program, as requested by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to promote the Philippine creative industry. The Malikhaing Pinoy Program is the… Read More
PNP limits sale of digital night vision rifle scopes to law enforcers
July 2, 2024, 11:03 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has limited the sale of digital night vision rifle scopes and similar devices to police officers and other law enforcement bodies, citing security concerns. "The PNP has noted that accessories, such as digital night vision rifle scopes and similar… Read More
6 ranking cops get new posts in latest PNP revamp
July 2, 2024, 10:20 am
MANILA – Six ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a July 1 order that took effect Tuesday, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil designated Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) chief Maj. Gen. Bernard… Read More
NBI nabs 7 suspects in 'gov't positions for sale' racket
July 2, 2024, 9:39 am
MANILA – Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested seven persons for allegedly recruiting applicants for government positions in exchange for a hefty amount of money. NBI Director Jaime Santiago, who presented the suspects in a press briefing at the NBI main office in… Read More
Isolated rain showers to continue to prevail across PH
July 2, 2024, 8:20 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will continue to experience isolated rain showers Tuesday due to the easterlies and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the weather bureau said. Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan will have scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. Moderate to… Read More
First Couple greets former First Lady Imelda Marcos on 95th birthday
July 2, 2024, 8:12 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took to social media to greet his mother, former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, on her 95th birthday on Tuesday. “Happy, happy birthday mom. Thank you for teaching me and your grandchildren to be gracious, kind and compassionate,” the President… Read More
PBBM welcomes Malaysian foreign minister in Malacañang
July 1, 2024, 8:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan in Malacañang during the latter’s courtesy call on Monday. According to a Presidential Communications Office news release, the two leaders discussed the bilateral… Read More
7 arrested, 11 rescued in NBI anti-trafficking operation
July 1, 2024, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested seven individuals, including a Chinese national, for offering Filipino minors and women of other nationalities for sexual services, during an operation in Quezon City last week. In a press briefing on Monday, NBI Director Jaime… Read More
Senate sets another inquiry on illegal POGOs
July 1, 2024, 7:08 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality is set to hold another inquiry on July 10 following reports on the alleged involvement of a former cabinet official in the issuance of licenses to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Senate… Read More
