This undated photo shows members of the Philippine National Police (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo) MANILA, Philippines — Retired police Brig. Gen. Narciso Domingo should avail himself of legal remedies instead of airing on social media his grievances against the Department of Justice (DOJ), according to Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon. …
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PCG faces off anew with Chinese ships in EEZ
INTRUSION. China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels 3301 and 3104 are shown patrolling within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in waters off Pangasinan province, northern Luzon. Philippine Coast Guard At least nine China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels are presently patrolling inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, maritime monitor SeaLight said …
Read More »Metro Manila crime rate drops by 19.61% in January
CRIME PREVENTION. A rider presents his credentials at a checkpoint in Project 4, Quezon City on Jan. 12, 2025. National Capital Region Police Officer acting chief Bri. Gen. Anthony Aberin on Sunday (Feb. 2) said crime incidents in Metro Manila dropped by 19.61 percent in January. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) …
Read More »Remulla: Drug, psych tests for cops still mandatory
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla at a press briefing in Malacañan Palace on October 22, 2024 (Philstar.com / Jean Mangaluz) MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has denied scrapping the mandatory drug and neuropsychological testing for active members of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Remulla denounced efforts …
Read More »DFA assures Filipinos are ‘doing well’ in US amid Trump deportations
Despite the crackdown on illegal immigrants in the United States, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo assured that Filipinos are “doing well” there because of the “good reputation” they built in many industries globally. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (Photo courtesy of Manalo, DFA) During last Friday’s Bagong Pilipinas …
Read More »How QC’s calorie labeling rule will change restaurant menus
The Quezon City government presents a sample of redesigned menus for food establishments, showcasing calorie counts alongside dish names and prices. The implementing rules and regulations of the calorie labeling ordinance were recently signed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, mandating food establishments in the city to display calorie counts. (Quezon …
Read More »Ilocos Norte grassfire destroys 287 hectares of land—Civil Defense
Fire engulfs a grassland in Ilocos Norte on January 30, 2025. Courtesy: OCD Ilocos Region The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Sunday that the recent grass fire in the mountainous area of Carasi, Ilocos Norte affected a total of 287 hectares of land. According to the OCD, 50 hectares …
Read More »Marcos reorganizes regional development bodies
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on January 8, 2025 (STAR / Noel Pabalate) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reorganized the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) to increase their roles in local governance, particularly in funding priority regional programs as part of the administration’s efforts to accelerate socio-economic development in the …
Read More »PCG tells Chinese vessel: Keep safe distance from fishermen
Photo from AFP The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday demanded the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) to maintain a safe distance from Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The PCG has firmly communicated to CCG-3304 the necessity of maintaining a safe distance from Filipino fishing boats, stressing that …
Read More »Probe underway on fatal helicopter crash in Nueva Ecija—CAAP
First responders wade in the swamp, where a light helicopter crashed on February 1, 2025 as bystanders look on in Arimungmong, San Miguel village in Guimba, Nueva Ecija. (Courtesy: Guimba Police Station) A thorough investigation was launched immediately to determine the circumstances that led to the crash of a helicopter …
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