Government troops continue to deal massive blows to local and communist threat groups, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Friday. In May, 27 rebels died in skirmishes with the military, while 125 surrendered and 11 were apprehended in military operations across the country. One of the notable accomplishments …
Read More »Abalos orders strict random drug tests in DILG, LGU offices
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur’’ Jr. Abalos Jr. issued a stern warning on Friday, June 2, that random drug testing will be enforced in the attached offices of the department as well as the local government units (LGUs) which are under its supervision. Abalos …
Read More »Super App to boost govt-people linkage
THE government on Friday launched the eGov PH Super App, an integrated platform designed to make it easier for the public to do business with state agencies. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Information and Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy led the launching of the mobile application in a ceremony in …
Read More »4 international airlines start operations in Terminal 3
Four international airlines – Gulf Air, Thai Airways, Jeju Air, and Ethiopian Airlines – started operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Terminal 3, the Manila International Airport Authority announced on Friday. The operation of the four airlines was relocated from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 as part of …
Read More »UP Diliman issues traffic scheme for upcoming UPCAT
The University of the Philippines-Diliman issued a traffic advisory for the two-day UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) on June 3, Saturday, and June 4, Sunday. According to the university, motorists and commuters can expect heavy traffic as one-way and two-way lanes will be observed inside the campus. Motorists traveling from …
Read More »BAI trial for ASF vaccine complete
THE Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Friday announced that it had completed a trial of a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF). BAI Assistant Director Arlene Vytiaco said the bureau had conducted the safety and efficacy trials for the vaccine. “The safety trial was conducted in BAI while the …
Read More »Canada to enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific region, Anand says
Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is committed to the support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, and is reinforcing its military presence in the region. New operation will involve annual deployment of an additional warship to the region. Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is committed to the …
Read More »Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls for him to step down from foreign interference role
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada’s special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting to call on him to resign. MPs passed a motion this week urging Johnston to step down from as special rapporteur on foreign …
Read More »Ramilo bags bronze in Junior Asian Championships
Filipino gymnast Jasmine Ramilo bagged a bronze medal in the 19th Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships Club Final at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday afternoon, June 3. Ramilo notched 27.30 points to finish third and give the Philippines its only medal in the 4-day competition. Jasmine Althea Ramilo gets …
Read More »Amazon ordered to pay more than $30M for privacy violations related to Alexa, Ring devices
Amazon agreed Wednesday to pay a $25 million US civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids’ voice and location data that were recorded by its popular Alexa voice assistant. Separate cases involved the collection and …
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