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PNP obtains court nod to examine Chinese 'hacker' devices
June 28, 2024, 5:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has 10 days to conduct a forensic examination on the gadgets and other devices seized from a Chinese national who was apprehended in Makati City last month. This came after the Quezon City Regional Trial Court 90 issued a warrant to examine computer… Read More
Comelec eyes misrepresentation raps vs. Guo
June 28, 2024, 5:54 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said it is looking into filing a criminal case against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. Comelec chief George Erwin Garcia said a case for misrepresentation can be filed against Guo for supposedly making false claims in her… Read More
Sofitel workers see hope in proposed Senate probe on hotel closure
June 28, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – A group of workers of the iconic Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel backed a lawmaker's resolution seeking an investigation into the hotel's impending closure. "This is a laudable move. It is high time that workers be provided with solid guarantees against union busting," Marco Gojol,… Read More
Don’t lump Fil-Chi community with China amid Guo, WPS issue – educator
June 28, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – Filipinos must not lump the Filipino-Chinese community in their "anger" amid the issues on suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and the ongoing maritime row with China, a political science professor said Friday. In the PTV program “Punto de Vista,” Antonio Contreras said he is… Read More
Chinese 'manager' of Porac POGO nabbed in Pampanga raid
June 28, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – A Chinese national believed to be one of the "big bosses" of the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Porac, Pampanga was arrested in an operation at a resort inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat town. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on… Read More
2 PH lawmakers join colleagues from EU, 23 nations in rebuking China
June 28, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – Two Filipino legislators have joined the collective statement of lawmakers from the European Union, and 23 nations across the globe condemning China’s aggressive activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Adrian Michael… Read More
Irrigation project in Bohol soon to be completed: PBBM
June 28, 2024, 3:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the construction of the Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project will soon be completed to help increase the income and productivity of farmers in Bohol. During the distribution of Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk… Read More
Advincula hopes 'beggar Jesus' promotes charity among faithful
June 28, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has expressed hope that the life-size statue portraying Jesus Christ as a homeless beggar installed at the Baclaran Church would serve as a reminder for the faithful to show mercy to the poor. The prelate made the remark as he led the statue's… Read More
DSWD calls for “self-sufficiency’ of 4Ps beneficiaries
June 28, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program-National Program Management Office (4Ps-NPMO), is urging 4Ps beneficiaries to “actively play their part” in the overall effort to fight poverty by aspiring for self-sufficiency.… Read More
Teves to appeal extradition case
June 28, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – Former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will appeal his extradition case, his legal counsel, Ferdinand Topacio said Friday. “The judgment is still appealable, a recourse that we intend to take,” Topacio told reporters after the Timor-Leste court granted Thursday the… Read More
3 nabbed for name-dropping PNP execs in extortion
June 28, 2024, 2:53 pm
MANILA – Police authorities nabbed three persons in General Santos City for using the name of Philippine National Police (PNP) officials in extorting money from illegal gambling operators in Mindanao. In a press conference at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Friday, Criminal Investigation and… Read More
PBBM wants PH tourism sector to 'go green'
June 28, 2024, 2:24 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the Philippine tourism industry should pursue a "green transformation" to achieve a sustainable society and economy. During the opening ceremony of the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations (UN) Tourism Commission for East Asia and the… Read More
San Juan LGU to help victims file raps over unruly 'Wattah' revelers
June 28, 2024, 2:04 pm
MANILA – The San Juan local government is ready to assist those who would want to file charges over the troubles and destructions caused by residents during the city's "Wattah Wattah" festival on June 24, Mayor Francis Zamora said Friday. In a radio interview, Zamora apologized over the… Read More
China rocket debris likely to fall near Ilocos Norte, Cagayan
June 28, 2024, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Debris from the Long March 7A rocket from China is likely to fall within two identified drop zones in Northern Luzon, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said Friday. In an advisory that PhilSA sent to government agencies, it said parts of the rocket, set to be launched between 7 p.m.… Read More
PH, Japan to hold 2+2 defense, foreign affairs meet July 8
June 28, 2024, 12:02 pm Updated on June 28, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan are set to convene the 2+2 ministerial meeting on defense and foreign affairs on July 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Friday. Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Minoru Kihara will lead the meeting with… Read More
3 ranking cops get new posts in latest PNP reshuffle
June 28, 2024, 11:16 am
MANILA – Three ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a June 27 order that took effect Friday, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil designated Legislative Affairs Center head, Brig. Gen. Rogelio Peñones Jr., as the… Read More
AFP calls for vigilance vs. 'alarming surge' in disinformation drives
June 28, 2024, 10:09 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday called on Filipinos to remain vigilant and critical in using and sharing information to avoid falling prey to disinformation efforts. AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made the call, citing an “alarming surge” in disinformation… Read More
Bulacan ecozone, free private college entrance exams lapse into law
June 28, 2024, 9:08 am Updated on June 28, 2024, 6:57 pm
MANILA – The bills waiving the private college entrance examination fees for qualified students and creating a Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport have lapsed into law, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Friday. In a statement, the PCO said Republic Act (RA) 12006, or… Read More
Fair weather, isolated rain showers to prevail across PH
June 28, 2024, 8:22 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Friday. "Fair weather, partly cloudy to cloudy skies will prevail, but isolated rain showers are still likely due to thunderstorms," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
2 women charged for selling explicit photos, videos of minor online
June 27, 2024, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday presented to the media a mother arrested for selling nude pictures and live sex video of her daughter, together with her sister, the victim’s aunt. NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the 11-year-old child became a victim of her… Read More
