Six individuals were arrested during a series of anti-drug operations in Central Luzon on Friday and Saturday, resulting in the seizure of over PHP1 million worth of suspected shabu. According to a report from the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3), operations took place in the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Pampanga. In Zambales, one…
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla expressed optimism about Bacolod’s potential to become a leading city in the Philippines following the inauguration of new officials. Remulla administered the oath of office to incoming mayor Greg Gasataya at the Government Center grounds on Saturday night, praising his leadership qualities. “You…
In an anti-drug operation early Sunday, authorities seized approximately PHP20.4 million worth of shabu and arrested a suspect identified as a high-value individual (HVI). The operation took place around 12:15 a.m. along Gen. Vicente Alvarez Street in Barangay Zone 4. Col. Diomarie Albarico, chief of the police’s Drug Enforcement Group’s Special Operation Unit, reported that…
A dead male blue shark (Prionace glauca) was discovered washed ashore in Barangay Lipit on Saturday morning, prompting a swift response from local officials and marine authorities. The shark was found at 10 a.m. by local resident Danilo Dupale, who promptly alerted village officials, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and the Municipal…
Thousands of protesters gathered in Bangkok on Saturday, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid rising tensions over a border dispute with Cambodia. This rally marked the largest demonstration since the ruling Pheu Thai party took power in 2023, with crowds braving heavy monsoon rain to voice their discontent. Protest leader Parnthep…
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that the government is assessing the potential introduction of the Qdenga vaccine in the Philippines to prevent dengue in children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been reviewing the application from Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceuticals for a certificate of product registration (CPR) for Qdenga since 2023. Herbosa clarified…
Incoming lawmakers of the 20th Congress, Chel Diokno and Panfilo Lacson, stated on Sunday that senator-judges cannot dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte by simple majority vote, as this is not supported by the Constitution. “‘Yun ay wala rin sa Konstitusyon. Wala sa Constitution yung simple majority vote to dismiss impeachment,” Diokno…
The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34 has ousted dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, ruling that she is actually Chinese national Guo Hua Ping. The court granted an instant petition for quo warranto, declaring Guo’s appointment and entire mayoral term void. In a decision dated June 27, presided over by Judge Liwliwa Bidalgo-Bucu, the…
American athletic footwear and apparel corporation Nike has said it anticipates an additional USD1 billion in costs due to tariffs imposed under the US’ Trump administration, as the company seeks to shift production away from China. “These tariffs represent a new and meaningful cost headwind,” Matthew Friend, Nike’s chief financial officer, said Thursday during the…
Anti-drug operatives arrested two high-value individuals (HVIs) and seized approximately PHP700 million worth of suspected shabu in Bulacan, according to the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) on Sunday. PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates reported that the suspects, both Chinese nationals identified as alias Ry, 40, and Loan, 55, were apprehended in Barangay Bulihan,…