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Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar put emphasis on the need for a united Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to boost food security in the region during the Global Business Forum–ASEAN online meeting last Thursday, Dec. 9. Department of Agriculture Secretary William...

Maj. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. officially took command of the 104,000-strong Philippine Army (PA) as its 65th Commanding General in a Change of Command hybrid ceremony on Friday, Dec. 10, describing it as a “part of God’s plan” in his life. Brawner replaced Lt. Gen. Andres Centino as the top man...

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday, Dec. 10, that its operatives have arrested a South Korean national who was wanted by authorities in his country for alleged illegal drug trading. Bureau of Immigration Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said 43-year-old Lee Jungkuk was arrested last...

Three suspected members of a carnapping, robbery, and gun-for-hire syndicate were shot dead by personnel of the Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) in La Trinidad, Benguet shortly after Friday midnight, Dec. 10. Two suspected carnappers lie dead on the ground after a...

Around 3.6 million doses of Moderna and AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines were transported to the country on Friday morning, Dec. 10. Around 3.6 million doses of Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are delivered at NAIA Terminal 1 on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo: NTF Against...