Day: September 26, 2024

PNP recalls police escorts of poll bets

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will recall police escorts who have relatives running in the May 2025 elections back to their respective units.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is part of efforts to shield p…

Sheila Guo to be deported after local cases are resolved – BI

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday that Sheila Guo, the sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, will only be deported after all legal cases against her are resolved by local courts.

“We cannot implement her deportation e…

PCG ship now on patrol in Escoda Shoal

Manila: A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Thursday said a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship is now patrolling off Escoda (also known as Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

This is contrary to claims made by some sectors who …

PBA saddened by Amores’ attempted murder case

LUMBAN, Laguna – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) expressed sadness about the latest debacle surrounding NorthPort guard John Amores.

In a short statement on Thursday before the quarterfinal games at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, co…

P1.3-M marijuana plants uprooted at Davao-SoCot-Kudarat borders

KORONADAL CITY – Authorities, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-12), uprooted PHP1.3 million worth of marijuana plants in the tri-boundary of Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Davao del Sur.

Brig. Gen. James Gulmati…

LTO warns employees vs. colluding with fixers

Manila: Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, on Thursday warned his employees against colluding with ‘fixers’ or face administrative sanctions including losing their jobs.

Mendoza made this remark after three …