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Malabon cops rescue kidnapped Taiwanese woman, nab 2 suspects
August 21, 2023, 3:33 pm
MANILA – The Malabon City Police rescued a Taiwanese woman kidnapped by seven Chinese nationals, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Monday. Based on the report sent to NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, the victim Wang Hui-Xin, 35, was abducted and brought… Read More
Court worker loses retirement benefits over bouncing check case
August 21, 2023, 1:36 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has ordered the forfeiture of the retirement and other benefits of a court worker and perpetually disqualified her from reemployment in government after her conviction in criminal cases for issuing bad checks. The SC said former Makati Metropolitan Trial Court clerk … Read More
CA affirms DOH blacklisting of car dealer from gov't biddings
August 21, 2023, 1:14 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the decision of a lower court dismissing the petition of a local car dealership questioning the Department of Health's decision to temporarily blacklist the company in government contract biddings until last May. The appellate court’s Special… Read More
Polish fugitive wanted for string of cases faces deportation
August 21, 2023, 1:06 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday said it is working on the deportation of a Polish fugitive who was nabbed last week following intelligence-sharing with Poland. In a statement, the BI said a certain Cezary Krynski, 48, is facing a string of criminal cases including fraud,… Read More
AFP to take part in US Pacific Partnership 2023
August 21, 2023, 12:37 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday announced its units will be participating in the US-led Pacific Partnership 2023 as part of its efforts to beef up humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) capabilities. It will be in San Fernando, La Union starting Tuesday… Read More
DND seeks enhanced defense cooperation with South Korea
August 21, 2023, 12:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND), in a statement over the weekend, said it is eyeing to further enhance its defense ties with South Korea (also known as the Republic of Korea or the ROK), which is one of the country's biggest suppliers of military equipment in the ongoing… Read More
PBBM urges Filipinos to unite as PH commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day
August 21, 2023, 9:41 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined the nation in commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day on Monday and encouraged the public to set aside political differences and unite for the country’s welfare and progress. “I stand united with all Filipinos worldwide in commemorating the Ninoy… Read More
Nolcom keeps close eye on foreign ships in PH territories
August 20, 2023, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The Tarlac City-based Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) announced that its littoral monitoring detachments have so far detected 22,474 foreign and domestic vessels in its maritime areas.In a news release, Nolcom acting public affairs office chief Maj. Al Anthony Pueblas said these… Read More
'Habagat' brings thunderstorms to some parts of PH
August 20, 2023, 4:30 pm
MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to affect the western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as of the 4 p.m. bulletin Sunday of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The Zamboanga Peninsula, Palawan province and… Read More
PNP to procure 45K body cams in 2024
August 20, 2023, 3:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will procure at least 45,000 body-worn cameras (BWC) next year to be used in recording incidents during operations. PNP Public Information Office chief, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, said in a radio interview Sunday that a BWC-equipped force ensures… Read More
BuCor probe shows garbage truck used for Bilibid inmate's escape
August 20, 2023, 2:29 pm
MANILA – The internal investigation into the escape of a person deprived of liberty from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City has commenced with an actual demonstration of how he eluded authorities. The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Sunday released the video of inmate Michael… Read More
Switch to faster RFID payment system, motorists told
August 19, 2023, 7:22 pm
MANILA – Motorists using expressways in Luzon are encouraged to switch to RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) as the dry run for cashless transactions begins Sept. 1 in select toll plazas. In an advisory over the weekend, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said the two-month dry run will be… Read More
DBM: Gov’t borrowings OK if spent for productive use
August 19, 2023, 7:10 pm
MANILA – There is nothing wrong with government borrowings so long as the funds are earmarked for “productive use,” Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. In a vlog uploaded on the official YouTube account of Senator Francis Tolentino over the weekend, Pangandaman said the government was… Read More
US embassy concern ‘valid’ over Manila Bay reclamation
August 19, 2023, 6:50 pm
MANILA – The Embassy of the United States in Manila has valid reasons to raise concerns about reclamation projects in Manila Bay, foremost of which is security. Lawyer Jay Batongbacal, University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea director, said as host country,… Read More
JPE says Marcos foreign trips ‘out of his control’
August 19, 2023, 6:27 pm
MANILA – It is beyond President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s control on what countries he would visit to advance the Philippines’ interest at the international level, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said Saturday. During the SMNI News’ “Dito sa Bayan ni Juan” program,… Read More
Resupply to Ayungin Shoal on despite tensions
August 19, 2023, 2:49 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to visit the Ayungin Shoal in Palawan province anew for a rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission, its spokesperson said Saturday. Col. Medel Aguilar did not give a specific date on when the RoRe would be conducted at the contested portion… Read More
CSC plant-run event to raise funds for fallen state workers
August 19, 2023, 2:14 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is inviting government officials, employees and their family members to join the nationwide fun run and tree-planting event on Sept. 17 to celebrate the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. In partnership with the Department of Environment and… Read More
Japanese envoy: Compliance with 2016 ruling vital to region
August 19, 2023, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Tokyo reaffirmed on Saturday its support for the 2016 Arbitral Ruling on the South China Sea as it agreed in a historic first to enhance security cooperation with the United States and South Korea amid rising challenges in the region. “At historic (Japan, US, South Korea) summit,… Read More
Cloudy skies, some rains Saturday due to ‘habagat’
August 19, 2023, 7:09 am
MANILA – Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao will continue to experience the effects of the “habagat” or southwest monsoon, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
Chinese fishing fleets warned vs. encroaching into PH waters
August 18, 2023, 10:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday warned foreign vessels from conducting illegal fishing activities on Philippine waters as China concludes its unilaterally imposed "fishing moratorium" in the South China Sea. The ban annually imposed by China runs from May 1 to Aug.… Read More
