President Marcos busses Vice President Sara Duterte as they attend the 45th Philippine National Police Academy commencement exercises for the Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 (lower photo) in Silang, Cavite yesterday. Inset shows cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis getting a hug from her father after receiving the Presidential Kampilan Award as class …
Read More »PH extends aid to stranded Filipinos in flood-hit Dubai
SWAMPED. An area in Al Barsha, Dubai is submerged in floodwaters after heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has extended assistance to Filipinos stranded in the city’s airport and outlying communities. (Photo courtesy of Elisa Villena, OFW) MANILA – The Philippine Consulate …
Read More »Oil prices rise, stocks slide over Iran-Israel tensions
Oil prices rallied and equities fell Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fueling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend’s missile attack on Israel by Tehran. In Manila, the Department of Energy said oil prices may have a mixed …
Read More »Marcos grants grace period for e-trikes, e-bikes ban on Metro Manila roads
President Marcos has halted imposing fines and impounding e-trikes and e-bikes plying within Metro Manila roads, saying they must be given ample time to be informed about the ban. Marcos made the directive to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGUs) on Thursday, April 18. He …
Read More »Court issues arrest warrant vs mastermind in murder of mining executive in 2021
DAVAO CITY – The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 85 under the National Capital Judicial Regional (NCJR) has issued an arrest warrant against the alleged mastermind and accomplice in the killing of former Philsaga Mining Corp. president retired Col. Samuel Afdal three years ago in Rosario, Surigao del …
Read More »DOJ starts preliminary probe on 990-kg drug bust
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) started on Friday its preliminary investigation on the complaints relative to the controversy-marred anti-illegal drugs operation which yielded 990 kilograms of shabu in Tondo, Manila two years ago. In a statement, the DOJ said its preliminary investigation aimed to formally furnish the 74 respondents copies …
Read More »G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
‘DANGEROUS’ MOVES. The civilian vessel Unaizah May 1 is harassed, blocked, and blasted with water cannon by a Chinese coast guard vessel while on a resupply mission to troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on March 5, 2024. The Group of Seven (G7) on Friday (April 19, …
Read More »President Marcos to PNPA graduates: Nation first before self
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. leads the 45th commencement exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite on April 19, 2024. (PPA Pool photos by KJ Rosales / The Philippine STAR) MANILA, Philippines — Police officers should put …
Read More »U.S. blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership
The United States has voted against a Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, blocking the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state. Move prevents the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state. U.S. vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership The United States has used its position …
Read More »NATO members to meet as Ukraine calls for 25 Patriot systems to defend against Russian attacks
As NATO members meet with Ukraine amid an appeal from the embattled country for more air-defence systems, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on alliance members to send an additional six U.S.-made Patriot systems to Ukraine as it faces an increasing barrage of Russian aerial attacks. With aerial strikes intensifying, …
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