Photo courtesy of PDEA-Zamboanga Peninsula. Authorities in Zamboanga City arrested two suspects and seized illegal drugs worth P3.4 million following a buy-bust operation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Zamboanga Peninsula reports. PDEA-9 Director Bryan Babang identifies the suspects by their aliases Al, 31, from Cavite, and Al Ha, 32, from Quezon City. Al Ha…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Eastern Visayas says the damaged portion of Maharlika Highway in Samar is now cleared for motorists this Holy Week. Regional Director Edgar Tabacon reports that contractors have been monitored to prevent one-way traffic along the highway. Sections that are not fully completed…
Security Bank Corporation is strengthening its provincial presence with the opening of new branches in Iba, Zambales and Tanauan, Batangas, as it pushes to make banking services more accessible in high-growth regional communities. The expansion highlights the bank’s commitment to serving households, entrepreneurs, and micro, small, and medium enterprises in areas where local trade and…
Photo courtesy of Eastern Samar Public Information Office/PNA The Eastern Visayas Regional Development Council approved on Tuesday a Php196.47 billion package of projects for the 2027 fiscal year, aiming to boost development across the region. Council officials said the plan covers roughly 2,257 programs and initiatives spanning multiple sectors, designed to address social, economic, and…
Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Mark O. Cojuangco recently met with Bishop Samuel Agcaracar of the Diocese of San Jose in Nueva Ecija as part of his continuing efforts to build broader support for nuclear energy as a long-term solution to the country’s power needs. In the dialogue, Cojuangco stressed that affordable and reliable electricity is…
From left: French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attend a two-plus-two meeting in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Jiji Press. Tokyo, Japan – The Japanese and French governments on Wednesday agreed to strengthen their cooperation on defense,…
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com The average price of regular gasoline in Japan declined over the past week, reflecting the impact of renewed government support aimed at easing fuel costs. Data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed pump prices dropped by 7.50 yen to 170.20 yen per liter as…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. The United Nations Security Council denounced recent Israeli attacks on peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, following a deadly incident in late March that killed three Indonesian troops serving under a UN mission. In a statement issued Wednesday, council members extended condolences to the bereaved families and expressed sympathy to Indonesia over the…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Iran launched several waves of missiles toward northern Israel early Thursday, according to reports from Israeli media, as air defenses moved to intercept incoming threats. Air raid sirens were activated across wide areas in the north, prompting residents to seek shelter. Authorities said interception systems were deployed as the projectiles approached….
US Pres. Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. US President Donald Trump said the United States is nearing the end of its military goals in Iran, citing progress under Operation Epic Fury. In a televised address, the President said core strategic targets are close to being achieved following weeks of sustained military operations. He said…