Brunei News Gazette

Day: October 9, 2024

Army thanks ex-NPA rebels, kin for help in anti-insurgency fight

TACLOBAN CITY – More former rebels, members of their families, and friends have been joining the government’s anti-insurgency drive by disclosing the locations of firearms buried by the New People’s Army (NPA), the Philippine Army said Wednesday.

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Comelec to file misrepresentation rap vs. Guo before Tarlac court

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday it would file the material misrepresentation case against dismissed mayor Alice Guo before the Tarlac Regional Trial Court (RTC) “at the proper time.”

‘Sa araw na ito, ilalabas ng (Comelec)…

Sandiganbayan junks P276-M civil case vs. Marcoses

Manila: The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a PHP276-million civil case against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and their associate Roman Cruz Jr. due to inordinate delay and violation of due process.

In its 30-p…

DA blacklists 3 agri-food importers for illegal trade

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced that the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has blacklisted three agricultural food importers for their alleged involvement in illegal trade.

In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Lau…

182 Filipinos in Lebanon expected home soon

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday at least 182 Filipinos in Lebanon are confirmed to be returning to the Philippines soon.

DFA Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose De Vega said the Filipinos have their flights out of…