Brunei News Gazette

Day: September 2, 2024

2 nabbed for cops’ killing over Tagaytay ‘land dispute’

MANILA: Two suspects are facing double murder charges following a shootout that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a lawyer on Sunday in Tagaytay City.

In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday, Philippine National Polic…

P1.95-B bridge to connect 7 island villages to mainland Bolinao

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3,300-kilometer bridge that will connect seven villages of Santiago Island to mainland Bolinao.

Ilocos Region D…

PCG lifts sea travel between Northern Samar, Sorsogon

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lifted on Monday the temporary suspension of sea travel between Northern Samar and Sorsogon as Tropical Storm ‘Enteng’ moved farther from Eastern Visayas.

In a notice to mariners issued 11 a.m., the PCG allowed the r…

UN vaccinates children vs. polio in central Gaza amid war

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) launched a polio vaccination campaign for children under 10 in the central Gaza Strip Sunday.

‘Children in Gaza have started receiving polio vaccines this morning,’ the UN agency said in a statement.

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Comelec eyes completion of own building by 2028

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping to inaugurate its own main office in Pasay City by 2028.

Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the laying of the building’s foundation will be completed in a maximum six months while the …

PH naval, air patrols stepped up in Escoda Shoal

MANILA: The Philippine military has increased air and naval patrols in the Escoda Shoal, amid the growing number of Chinese ships in the area.

In a radio interview Monday, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Rear Adm. Roy …

Iloilo province strengthens LGUs’ preparedness vs. La Niña

The provincial government is working on strengthening the disaster preparedness of local government units with the impending La Niña phenomenon, starting with the inventory of the early warning system on floods, rainfall volume, and water level in va…

Army chief wants more reservists affiliated with transport sector

MANILA: Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido called on leaders of all the force’s reservists to create more units that will beef up their transportation capabilities.

Galido made the call during the 41st anniversary of the Reserve Comma…