Russia is looking at increasing its agricultural cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in importing agricultural products such as avocado, banana, seafood, and meat, Russian Ambassador to Manila Marat Pavlov said on Wednesday, April 23. Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov...
SAN PEDRO CITY, Laguna – Police seized 5.5 kilos of dried marijuana valued at P660,000 in a parcel and collared the recipient on October 6, Friday, in Barangay Langgam, this city. Laguna police director Police Col. Harold Depositar, in a report to Police Regional Office 4-A chief...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa showcased the versatility of Japanese convenience stores after finding popular Filipino dried mangoes there. (Photo courtesy of Japanese Amb. Kazuhiko Koshikawa) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Japanese...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) announced on Tuesday, June 6, the capture of two high-value individuals (HVIs) wanted for illegal drugs and the seizure of more than P160,000 worth of high-grade marijuana or kush in a buy-bust operation in San Andres, Cainta, Rizal. Police Brig. Gen. Wilson Asueta,...
By Patricia Dela Roca Flowers are ideal gifts to give at any time of the year, in particular, Valentine’s Day. Fresh flowers are beautiful with their vibrant colors, delicate appearances, and fragrant aroma, but there are also other types of flowers that would live longer to carry the message of...
Philippine embassy participates in the ASEAN Market 2022 at the ASEAN Culture House in South Korea A TASTE OF 7,641 ISLANDS Personnel of the Philippine embassy in Seoul manned the booth at the expo Among the products displayed at the Philippine booth from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center...
Packaging of five variants of Lucky Me! products recalled by France, one of three European countries to have reported high levels of ethylene oxide in the products. The recall of three European countries on Lucky Me! products have spurred discussions on the safety of a readily available and cheap...
A child in conflict with the law (CICL) and four others were arrested during the simultaneous anti-criminality law enforcement operation (SACLEO) conducted in Las Pinas and Pasay City. In Las Pinas City, a certain “Ted,” 16, a student, was arrested by members of the Daang Hari Sub-Station while...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bulacan Provincial Office seized five kilos of dried marijuana leaves worth P600,000 on Saturday, March 19 in a buy-bust operation in San Jose Delmonte, Bulacan. PDEA agents identified the suspect as John Gabriel Gayo, 27, of Block 60, Lot 24 Barangay...
Members of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of the Paranaque City and Pasay City police conducted separate buy-bust operations that led to the arrest of four drug suspects and confiscated from them P146,336 worth of shabu and dried marijuana leaves on Tuesday (Feb. 15). In Paranaque City,...
The Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC)–Davao’s innovative food product called Bukolyte is set to be launched in Davao City on Nov. 24, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. Bukolyte (Bukolyte Instant Young Powdered Drink's Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy”...
Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) intercepted 31 parcels of suspected marijuana with an estimated street value of P324,000 in an anti-illegal drug operation in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on Thursday night, Nov. 4. (PDEA photo) Aided by the narcotics detection dogs “Jack”...
