Day: September 24, 2024

Construction worker yields P1.02-M shabu in Zambo anti-drug op

Authorities have arrested a construction worker, tagged as a high-value individual (HVI), and seized from him some PHP1.02 million worth of ‘shabu’ during an anti-drug operation in this city, the police said Tuesday.

In a report, the Philippine Nati…

Gov’t plans to buy 600K doses of ASF vaccines before yearend

Manila: The government is looking to complete the procurement of 600,000 doses of vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) within the year to rebuild the country’s pork industry.

In a Palace press briefing on Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco…

PH to defend tourism titles in WTA world categories

Manila: The Philippines is set to defend its title as a leading travel destination in the global category of the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) in November.

The awarding will take place in Madeira, Portugal on Nov. 24, marking the climax of WTA’s sea…

Disbarment complaint vs. Roque filed before SC

Manila: A disbarment complaint was filed Tuesday before the Supreme Court (SC) against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in connection with his posts on social media.

Former Duterte administration acting Cabinet secretary Melvin Matibag sa…

ASG member with P600-K bounty arrested in Basilan

An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member involved in the infamous Lamitan siege in 2000 and with a PHP600,000 bounty for his capture was arrested by authorities in Basilan province, the police said Tuesday.

Brigadier General Bowenn Joey Masauding, Police Re…

DHSUD-Cordillera’s 2K housing units target on track

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) said it is on track on achieving its 2,000 annual housing units construction target to close the region’s 7,000-unit backlog.

During the …