(DC file photo) Victims of alleged crimes committed during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs face several challenges in seeking meaningful participation in his upcoming trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Among the major concerns are language barriers, witness protection, access to legal assistance, and questions surrounding the scope of charges being…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), intercepted two shipments containing 19.89 kilograms of ketamine valued at approximately P99.4 million. The seizure was part of intensified monitoring and enforcement operations against illegal drug smuggling as the holiday season approaches. According to the BOC, coordination with the…
(DC file photo) Apple and the Department of Education (DepEd) have entered into an agreement to provide 170,000 MacBook Neo laptops to more than 16,400 public schools nationwide as part of efforts to modernize the Philippine education system. The partnership was confirmed by Apple CEO John Ternus, with the laptops intended to benefit teachers, non-teaching…
(Photo courtesy of PNA) ATLANTA — Japan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen cooperation to restore safe and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing security concerns in the Middle East. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi made the commitment during a meeting Saturday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al…
(Photo courtesy of PNA) Senators Francis Pangilinan, Pia Cayetano, and JV Ejercito are calling for tighter regulations and accountability in the pet cremation industry after 29 dead animals were discovered dumped in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, despite their owners reportedly paying for cremation services. In separate statements Monday, the lawmakers…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ISTANBUL — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Monday that it had brought down two US drones near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz using electronic warfare systems. Citing the IRGC, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the operation was carried out by the IRGC Aerospace Force against…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) WASHINGTON — The United States has warned its citizens in Saudi Arabia of possible attacks on airports and other critical infrastructure amid renewed hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi group and the kingdom. In a security advisory issued Monday, the US Mission in Saudi Arabia urged Americans to exercise extreme caution, warning that…
(Photo courtesy of PNA) QUANZHOU, China — Global kitchen and bathroom solutions manufacturer JOMOO Group Co., Ltd. plans to open four additional showrooms in the Philippines as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the growing market for smart, energy-efficient home technologies. JOMOO Philippines Marketing Manager Janna Diño said the expansion forms part of the…
(Photo courtesy of PNA) DAVAO CITY — The flood control project along the Talomo River in Barangay Bangkal, Davao City, has reached 80 percent completion as the government continues efforts to strengthen flood protection infrastructure in the area. The project, being implemented in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is scheduled for…
(Photo courtesy of PNA) ILOILO CITY — Residents in four areas of Western Visayas have been advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast elevated heat index levels on Tuesday. In its two-day forecast, PAGASA identified Iloilo City, Roxas City, Mambusao in Capiz, and Dumangas…