Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 1 recovered a total of 207 firearms in February as authorities stepped up operations against illegal and unregistered weapons. Police said the firearms were recovered through a series of enforcement activities and voluntary surrender initiatives carried out across the Ilocos Region. Throughout the month,…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook Three men were arrested following a shooting and illegal firearms incident in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, after authorities responded to an emergency call through the Unified 911 system, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. Authorities said officers were dispatched at around 10:40 p.m. on March 4 after receiving the report….
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook The Philippine National Police (PNP) destroyed marijuana plants and dried stocks valued at about Php 16 million during an eradication operation in Kibungan, Benguet, on March 4, authorities said Thursday. Police located the illegal crops in a communal forest area in Sitio Lococ, Barangay Badeo. The plantation sites covered an estimated…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Forty countries have introduced a broad set of measures against Israel, including arms embargoes and travel screenings, in reaction to what they call the “de facto annexation” of the West Bank. The proposals were presented after a rapid expansion of Israeli settlements, which the group described as a “direct assault” on…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Fitch Ratings said Wednesday that the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be temporary and will have a limited effect on global oil prices. The agency noted that a global oil surplus provides a buffer against geopolitical tensions, helping to prevent major spikes in energy costs despite…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is intensifying its promotional campaigns in South Korea to maintain the Philippines’ position as the country’s leading overseas destination. The DOT office in South Korea is expanding marketing through partnerships with airlines and travel agencies, outdoor advertising, and online campaigns to boost visitor demand. Discounted airfare and destination-specific packages are…
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte held a press conference at OVP Central Office, Mandaluyong City on Feb. 18, 2026. In the same briefing, she announced her presidential bid for 2028. Screen grabbed from Inday Sara Duterte livestream. The House Committee on Justice on Thursday has formally directed Vice President Sara Duterte to respond to allegations of…
Photo by Lara Jameson on Pexels.com The Embassy of China in Japan on Wednesday renewed its warning for Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan temporarily following incidents of harassment in Tokyo. The embassy reported that on March 1, several Chinese visitors were harassed by a group of Japanese right-wing individuals while watching a marathon…
Flag of Japan. Photo by Kulbir on Pexels.com Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Wednesday that Tokyo condemns Iran’s actions that threaten regional stability, including Tehran’s remarks about a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Motegi noted that the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil shipments, making any threats to…
Japan and Canada on Wednesday signed a memorandum to cooperate on the evacuation of their citizens during emergencies abroad. The agreement was formalized in a ceremony in Tokyo, with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Canadian Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay in attendance. Officials said the memorandum aims to ensure coordinated responses when security situations…