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2 Pakistanis yield P235-M ketamine in Manila buy-bust
June 7, 2024, 1:19 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) seized PHP235 million worth of ketamine from two Pakistani nationals in a buy-bust in Manila on Thursday night. In a report obtained on Friday, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta identified the suspects --… Read More
AFP: PH Navy ship shadows Chinese naval vessels passing Basilan Strait
June 7, 2024, 11:56 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said it sent a Philippine Navy ship to shadow two Chinese naval vessels spotted passing through the Basilan Strait on Thursday. "On June 6, 2024, the AFP through the Naval Forces Western Mindanao monitored the presence of two PLA… Read More
Hasten passage of key legislative codes, OPAPRU urges BARMM lawmakers
June 7, 2024, 10:34 am
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) chief, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., on Friday called on the Bangsamoro parliament to expedite the passage of two priority legislative codes of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to… Read More
SAF commando axed after testing positive for drug use
June 7, 2024, 10:22 am
MANILA – A member of the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) has been relieved of his post after testing positive for illegal drugs. In a message to reporters on Friday, SAF Director, Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes, said the officer, with the rank of patrolman, was the only one… Read More
‘Habagat’ continues to bring rain showers over most of PH
June 7, 2024, 8:08 am
MANILA – A huge part of the country will continue to experience rain showers due to the southwest monsoon or habagat, the weather bureau said Friday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over Metro Manila, the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas,… Read More
DSWD assists 2K survivors of sexual abuse, trafficking in 2023
June 6, 2024, 7:28 pm
MANILA – In its continuing efforts to protect Filipinos from sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, a senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday reported that the agency has provided various interventions to 2,024 victim-survivors of Trafficking… Read More
Cebu Pacific relaunches program for aspiring pilots
June 6, 2024, 7:25 pm
MANILA – Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) relaunched on Thursday its Cadet Pilot Program -- this time as a self-funded program but still guarantees jobs for successful aspirants. First launched in 2017 applying a study now, pay later scheme, CEB this year has partnered with the Bank of… Read More
One-stop-shop system to boost services for online child abuse victims
June 6, 2024, 7:21 pm
MANILA – The government is eyeing to implement a one-stop-shop system to strengthen its aftercare services for child victims of online sexual abuse or exploitation, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) said Thursday. In a televised Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, CWC executive… Read More
Pampanga town police chief axed amid POGO probe
June 6, 2024, 7:06 pm
MANILA – The police chief of Porac town in Pampanga has been relieved from his post following the raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in the area. In a press briefing in Camp Crame Thursday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the move… Read More
Body cam rule to complement creation of PNP legal department
June 6, 2024, 6:02 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Thursday said the use of body-worn cameras in law enforcement operations would complement President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s plan to create a legal department within the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a statement, Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund… Read More
SRA gives initial aid to sugar farmers, employees affected by Kanlaon
June 6, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Thursday said it has started distributing aid to affected farmers and research employees following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. In a Zoom interview, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona said they have activated PHP2.5 million funds for… Read More
Subsidies in rice production to continue amid rice tariff cut
June 6, 2024, 5:32 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday assured farmers that the subsidies in rice production would continue even with the expected decline in revenues as a result of the tariff cut on imported rice. Romualdez made the commitment following his meeting with the Department of Agriculture… Read More
AFP: China's destroyed fish nets claim another 'malign influence' move
June 6, 2024, 5:19 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said China's accusation that Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) destroyed and seized fishing nets of its fisherfolk is just part of its "malign influence" tactic. "This latest accusation is yet another example of… Read More
BI foils 2 Chinese fugitives' attempt to flee PH
June 6, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities have prevented two Chinese fugitives from fleeing the country at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. In a news release Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Jun Zhang, 36; and Tianyi Zhang, 28, were intercepted and arrested on… Read More
DA assures immediate compliance with PBBM's 24/7 shipment order
June 6, 2024, 4:58 pm Updated on June 6, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured that it will immediately implement a 24/7 deployment of teams to ensure an uninterrupted shipment process nationwide, as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. President Marcos earlier directed the DA and the Bureau of… Read More
DND chief seeks Brunei help vs. extremism via Islamic education
June 6, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has sought the support of Brunei Darussalam in countering violent extremism in the country through Islamic education initiatives. Teodoro made the remark during the introductory call of Brunei Darussalam's new defense attaché, Lt. Col. Suzana… Read More
Grab, MOVE IT upgrade driver apps with fatigue, overspeeding alerts
June 6, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – Ridesharing and delivery service provider Grab and motorcycle taxi service provider MOVE IT have upgraded their mobile applications (apps) to provide fatigue nudge and overspeeding alerts for their drivers as part of their road safety program. In a statement Thursday, Grab said the… Read More
TESDA eyes giving free assessment to 1.5K OFWs
June 6, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is targeting to provide free assessment to 1,500 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Singapore. The goal is to provide assessment to OFWs without having to go back to… Read More
CHR backs bill on creation of mental health offices in SUCs
June 6, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said it supports the passage of a bill in the Senate seeking to establish mental health offices in state universities and colleges (SUCs). CHR chair Richard Palpal-latoc said the bill reinforces the implementation of Republic Act No.… Read More
OWWA urges OFWs to avail of more secured E-Card version 2.0
June 6, 2024, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is encouraging all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to avail of its electronic card (E-Card) which would give them easier access to services and other benefits. OWWA chief Arnell Ignacio said the OWWA E-Card Version 2.0 is more secure… Read More
