Photo courtesy of PNP Police operations targeting illegal fishing and logging in Western Visayas resulted in the apprehension of 1,234 people and the recovery of resources and equipment valued at about Php 78.87 million, the Philippine National Police said. The operations were conducted from May 22 to August 15 as authorities intensified enforcement against activities…
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects its income to decline to nearly Php 87 billion this year as tighter online gambling measures and the Middle East crisis weighed on gaming activity. Pagcor Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco told lawmakers during a budget hearing that gaming activity dropped by about 40 percent following the…
Residents wade through a flooded street as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon continue to affect parts of Luzon. Pagasa warned of possible flooding and landslides as significant rainfall persists in several areas. Contributed photo of Theo Garbanzo. The combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng, along with the southwest monsoon or…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first shipment of 16,520 Ervebo vaccine doses as authorities intensified efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people. Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said another 50,000 doses were expected by Monday to support the government’s response and protect communities…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu A Chinese humanoid robot reportedly completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds, a time faster than Usain Bolt’s longstanding human world record, ahead of a major robotics competition in Beijing. The robot, named “Lightning,” reached a top speed of 14.5 meters per second during the test, according to Chinese technology company…
Senator Risa Hontiveros – Photo courtesy of Senator Risa Hontiveros/Facebook. Senator Risa Hontiveros said recent school shootings should be examined not only as security failures but also as possible signs of deeper online and social influences affecting young people. Hontiveros said the August 18 shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School remained…
Photo courtesy of Ping Lacson/Facebook. Senator Panfilo Lacson said public officials found to have induced another person to commit perjury could face perpetual disqualification from holding public office. Lacson made the point after former Marine Orly Guteza claimed that Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former lawmaker Mike Defensor instructed him to give false testimony against former…
Photo courtesy of PNP Police intercepted two vehicles carrying hundreds of master cases of undocumented cigarettes in Marantao, Lanao del Sur, and arrested four people allegedly involved in transporting the shipment. The operation was conducted Friday in Barangay Matampay after authorities received information that tobacco products were being moved from Picong toward Maguing. Police said…
Photo courtesy of PNP A 21-year-old Chinese tourist was arrested in Pasay City after allegedly punching a mall security guard and damaging his eyeglasses at the Mall of Asia Complex. Police identified the suspect only as alias “Wen.” He was taken into custody by personnel of Pasay City Police Sub-Station 10 on August 20. Investigators…
Photo courtesy of PNP Police intercepted thousands of liters of cooking palm oil and two trucks worth a combined Php 6.19 million in Puerto Princesa City after a person allegedly failed to show documents establishing the product’s source. The operation was conducted in Barangay Bacungan on August 20 by personnel from the Puerto Princesa City…