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Don’t vent on socmed, ex-PNP general told

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 …

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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) …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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