Fugitive and former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag, wanted for the murder last year of a radio broadcaster and an inmate, has sent surrender feelers again, but Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said he doubts if the offer is sincere. Remulla said the DOJ is open to extending special …
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Food sufficiency, security key to human security, Marcos tells ASEAN leaders
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called on other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to ensure food self-sufficiency and security in the region to attain overall human security. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos made the call on Wednesday, May 10, as he delivered …
Read More »Navy ups frequency of sovereignty patrols in WPS
SHOW OF FORCE. A US soldier opens the cockpit of one of their F16 fighter jets prior to the US-Philippines air force joint military exercise dubbed Cope Thunder at Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga. AFPThe Navy has increased the frequency of patrols in the hotly contested West Philippine Sea, where …
Read More »Timor Leste rejects asylum request of Teves, gives him 5 days to leave
The Timor Leste government has junked the political asylum bid of murder suspect and congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. “Today, the Ministry of Interior of Timor Leste confirmed that Rep. Teves’ application for political asylum has been denied,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued late Tuesday evening. …
Read More »Marcos: British PM’s wife broke protocol for selfie
The wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak broke protocol to ask for a selfie with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during a London reception for the coronation of King Charles III. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the royal reception at Buckingham Palace in London on May 5, a day …
Read More »Hontiveros: Prioritize renewable energy
Wind energy or wind power is created using a wind turbine, a device that channels the power of the wind to generate electricity. (Contributed photo) MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to step up the use of renewable energy (RE) to …
Read More »VP Sara designated as NTF-ELCAC vice chief; ‘stronger’ counter-insurgency campaign in schools set
At a Glance Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was designated as Vice Co-Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The task force is eyeing to strengthen its counter-insurgency campaign in schools. Duterte’s designation was approved during an executive committee meeting of the …
Read More »PBBM to push security issues at ASEAN meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will leave for Labuan Bajo, Indonesia today (Tuesday afternoon) for the 42nd ASEAN Summit, where he is expected to push for regional security, food and energy security, efforts toward economic recovery, and combating transnational crimes. He is also expected to press for the upgrading of technical …
Read More »Marcos arrives in Indonesia for 42nd ASEAN Summit
At a Glance Philippine Airlines (PAL) Flight PR001 landed at the Komodo Airport at 4:53 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. Marcos is expected to advance the Philippines’ priorities in the regional bloc through regional and multilateral cooperation in various areas. He will also stress the importance of demonstrating ASEAN’s centrality in …
Read More »Remulla: ‘Voluminous’ evidence to pin down Teves for Degamo slay
There are “voluminous” pieces of evidence that investigators have against Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo A. Teves Jr. to pin him down for his alleged involvement in the March 4 killings of 10 persons in the province, including incumbent Gov. Roel R. Degamo. “‘Wag siya mag-alala (Teves shouldn’t worry). …
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