CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Bantay, Ilocos Sur – Two fishermen found 24 packs of suspected shabu floating on the West Philippine Sea west of Barangay Solotsolot, San Juan, Ilocos Sur on Monday, June 24. Police Major Benjamin Raquedan, town chief of police, said the fishermen noticed packs of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, June 25, that it was closely monitoring the presence of what is believed to be the world’s largest coast guard vessel owned by China, known as the “Monster” for its sheer size, near the BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas)...
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino There are enough votes in the upper chamber to pass Senate Bill (SB) No. 2034, which seeks to make the controversial Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program mandatory for tertiary...
Philippine National Police (File photo) The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized P13.65 billion worth of illegal drugs during anti-illegal drug operations that were conducted nationwide from January to June this year. The PNP has conducted a total of 23,515 anti-illegal drug operations that...
The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) can now check if foreigners applying for Special Resident Retirees Visa (SRRV) have derogatory records, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, June 24. In a statement, the BI said it signed a data sharing agreement with PRA last June 21....
The local stock market finally bounced after its eight-day fall as investors started bargain-hunting. The main index jumped 113.98 points or 1.85 percent to close at 6,272.46 as the Property sector led the rally while Miners still lagged behind. Volume was a little better than average at 356...
A police officer conducts an inventory of pieces of evidence seized during a buy-bust operation in Camarines Sur on June 24, 2024. (Courtesy of PNP Drug Enforcement Group) The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a drug suspect and confiscated P1.36 million worth of suspected “shabu” in a...
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (Contributed photo) National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año will not recommend to President Marcos Jr. to reconvene the National Security Council (NSC) over the latest aggressive actions by China Coast Guard (CCG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a...
Sergio Veloso is looking to resume his key role in Philippine volleyball, this time as the newly-appointed grassroots program director. Sergio Veloso (UAAP Media) The 54-year-old Brazilian mentor is shifting his focus from the national team to the younger U18 squad including setting...
Work began in earnest at the Team Philippines training camp in Metz on Sunday, June 23, with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Chef de Mission Jonvic Remulla leading the rounds at the all-in facility where the Olympics-bound Filipino athletes will get...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said that the country’s integrated resorts and casinos are driving local tourism growth. Ma. Vina Claudette Oca, Pagcor's assistant vice president for gaming licensing, said that investments in these establishments generate a ripple effect...
Even after being the most requested player to be part of Alas Pilipinas, Tots Carlos is still not part of the national pool according to head coach Jorge De Brito. Alas Women head coach Jorge De Brito (PNVF) The Brazilian mentor is looking at an 18-pool player, with the three-time PVL...
