Latest News
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) assured on Saturday that it will release rice shipments following legal procedures and sans unnecessary delays. In a news release on Saturday, the BOC clarified that the reported delayed release is not caused by congestion in Manila ports but by pending actions required by consignees for the release…
MANILA – The Philippines has surpassed its International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) records during the activity conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Saturday in 250 coastal sites across the country to raise awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life and ecosystems. From 35,000 volunteers last year, DENR recorded…
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday reported the arrest of two South Korean fugitives in Las Piñas City and Pampanga province. Nam Sundong, 37, was arrested at his residence in Manuyo Dos, Las Piñas City on Sept. 20 by the BI Fugitive Search Unit, according to a news release. On the same…
MANILA – Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized around PHP3.94 million worth of shabu from a high-value individual (HVI) during a sting operation in Taguig City on Saturday evening. Joshua Samuel Dabu, 31, was arrested on Callejon Banal Street, Barangay Ususan, Taguig City at around 7 p.m. Seized from Dabu were…
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs formally filed multiple complaints against the owners and crew of MT Tritrust and MT Mega Ensoleillee after their illegal transfer of unmarked fuel (paihi) at the Navotas Fish Port recently. The total value of the fuel and two fuel tankers amounted to P715,350,000. Violations of the Customs Modernization and…
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued a stern warning to its officers against engaging in partisan politics as it starts beefing up security measures for the 2025 elections. The PNP is tasked with protecting the democratic process, not participating in it, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said. “I am reminding every officer…
MANILA – Former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo will be the 45th occupant of a cramped detention cell at the Pasig City Jail female dormitory once she is transferred Monday. In a radio interview Sunday, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) spokesperson Supt. Jayrex Bustinera said security has been beefed up as they prepare…
In a landmark initiative aimed at making education accessible to all, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System (PUP OUS) conducted its first-ever synchronous session within the Manila City Jail – Male Dormitory on September 18, 2024. This groundbreaking event saw the participation of seventy-two Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), all of whom…
Former Police Colonel Royina Garma attended the fifth hearing of the Quad Comm last 13 September 2024, where she is being investigated for her participation in the war on drugs. The previous Quad Comm hearing pointed to Col. Garma as one of the personalities who was influential in orchestrating the killing of three Chinese nationals…
The domestic car industry maintained strong growth, with 39,155 units sold in August 2023, a 6.7% increase from the previous year, but a slight decrease of 0.4% from July. Year-to-date sales reached 304,765 units, marking a 10.3% increase. CAMPI projects annual sales to rise to 468,000 units this year.