Day: October 7, 2024

Chiz: SRDP Act to complement PH’s independent foreign policy

Manila: Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expects the revival of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program, which will enable the Philippines to develop its local defense industry, to significantly contribute to the country’s independent …

Comelec sees influx of COC filings in N. Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Northern Mindanao experienced a surge in the certificate of candidacy (COC) filings on Monday, just a day before the deadline, with all events remaining peaceful.

In Misamis Oriental, Go…

DILG chief Abalos vies for Senate seat; old timers seek comeback

Manila: Big names in the local political scene formalized their bid for senatorial seats on Monday, the second to the last day of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for next year’s midterm elections.

Outgoing Department of the Interior an…

SC: Ordinance violation not enough to justify warrantless search

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted a man convicted by a Makati court of illegal firearms possession after being apprehended by authorities for a traffic violation.

In a news release Monday, the court stressed that simply violating ordinance…

4 nabbed, P3.7-M shabu seized in Manila buy-bust

Manila: Police officers arrested four suspected drug peddlers and seized PHP3.74 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Tondo, Manila on Sunday.

In a report Monday, Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PNP DEG) chief Brig. Gen. …