Photo courtesy of Anadolu. The US Senate on Wednesday blocked a resolution that would have required congressional approval for US President Donald Trump’s military strikes in Iran. In a 47–53 vote, senators failed to advance the Iran War Powers Resolution after voting against removing the measure from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The resolution, introduced…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Iran reported hundreds of deaths and injuries following joint military attacks by the United States and Israel since February 28. The Iranian Health Ministry said at least 926 people were killed in the strikes, while 6,186 others sustained injuries as of 5 p.m. local time on March 4. Ministry spokesperson Hossein…
Photo by Valentin Ivantsov on Pexels.com A growing number of European Union citizens are considering leaving Germany, citing high living expenses, discrimination, and a lack of social belonging, according to Polish broadcaster TVP World on Wednesday. The broadcaster reported that a study commissioned by Germany’s federal government commissioner for migration, refugees, and integration, Natalie Pawlik,…
Photo courtesy of PRO-13 Information Office. Five individuals, including two Chinese citizens, were arrested on Tuesday for alleged illegal mining activities in Barangay Wasian, Rosario, police reported Wednesday. The operation was conducted with support from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Bunawan. Authorities seized two excavators, a generator set, a water pump, 12…
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Laren Delos Santos/Facebook The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is expanding government-backed shared service facilities to support local food producers and processors in Ilocos Norte. In Burgos town, DTI provided equipment and facilities worth Php 950,000 to the municipal government to help boost agricultural productivity. The assistance will…
Photo courtesy of BJMP Bansud District Jail. Fifty persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the BJMP Bansud District Jail completed a 45-day training program in plant crops production, part of the facility’s ongoing rehabilitation efforts. The program concluded with the jail’s first Modified Therapeutic Program commencement exercises on March 2. A total of 45 male…
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is expanding the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) by partnering with additional service providers, including more private clinics in Misamis Occidental. On Wednesday, PhilHealth Northern Mindanao vice president Delio Aseron joined the launch of a newly accredited YAKAP clinic at Misamis University. With the accreditation, the university clinic will…
Photo courtesy of PRO-5. The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) reported on Wednesday that 136 individuals were arrested and nearly Php 8 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated in February. PRO-5 chief Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said 127 anti-illegal drug operations were carried out across the region, including search warrants, buy-busts, and other…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) filed a complaint on Thursday with the Office of the Ombudsman against Bureau of Fire Protection Chief Fire Director Jesus Fernandez over alleged corruption involving procurement contracts. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed the filing in a press briefing in…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed support on Thursday for the Presidential Communications Office’s (PCO) memorandum of understanding with print media publishers aimed at curbing fake news. The PNP said it will provide technical support to strengthen the initiative. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police are increasing 24/7 cyber patrols and…