Category: National
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Timor-Leste Court Upholds Philippine Legal System in Teves Extradition Case
The Timor-Leste Court of Appeal has once again approved the extradition of former Philippine congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., citing the effectiveness of the Philippine legal system. The court’s decision refutes Teves’ claims of prejudgment by Philippine authorities, emphasizing that the Philippine system upholds the rights of the accused. The court’s detailed ruling explains that the…
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Holiday Season Sees Provincial Buses Allowed on EDSA from December 20 to January 2
TRAFFIC ADJUSTMENTS. In a strategic move to manage the holiday rush, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that provincial buses will be permitted to travel along EDSA from December 20 to January 2. This decision, aimed at facilitating smoother travel during the festive period, was shared by MMDA Chair Romando Artes during a…
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Philippine Navy Concludes Successful Sea Phase of Unilateral Exercise
INTEROPERABILITY. The AW-159 ‘Wildcat’ helicopter, tail number NH-441, was used in medical evacuation drills during the ‘Pagbubuklod, Pagsisikap, and Pagsasama 2024’ exercise, as shown in an undated photo. The exercise involved various complex maneuvers and live-fire drills, demonstrating the tactical precision and operational coordination of different naval units. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Fleet) MANILA…
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New Guidelines Enhance Protections for Filipino Workers Heading to Saudi Arabia
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out new regulations for Filipino residential support workers and cleaners heading to Saudi Arabia, aiming to bolster their safety and well-being. These guidelines stem from a cooperative effort between the DMW and the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. According to DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay,…
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Authorities Seize P13-M Worth of Kush and Ecstasy in Pasay City
In a significant crackdown on illegal drugs, law enforcement officials in Pasay City successfully intercepted abandoned parcels filled with high-grade marijuana, known as ‘kush,’ and ecstasy. The operation, which took place at the Central Mail Exchange Center on Domestic Road, resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at nearly PHP13 million. Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta,…
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Philippines Deports 187 Chinese Nationals Linked to Illegal Gaming Operations
The Philippine government has deported 187 Chinese nationals who were arrested during a crackdown on illegal offshore gaming operations, known as POGOs. The deportation was announced by Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz, the Executive Director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), who confirmed that the individuals were sent back to Shanghai from the Ninoy Aquino International…
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Senator Legarda Urges Cultural Continuity at Kislap-Diwa 2024 Event
Senator Loren Legarda (Image: Senate PRIB) MANILA – At the Kislap-Diwa 2024: Engkuwentro event, Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the critical role of cultural transmission to future generations, underscoring its importance in fostering national pride and identity. The event, which took place at the National Museum of Natural History’s Education Hall, was a gathering of artists…
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PhilHealth Proposes New Benefits for Children’s Eyeglasses and Emergency Services
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), is advancing new health benefit packages aimed at improving children’s vision and emergency care services. The PhilHealth Benefits Committee (BenCom) has been actively reviewing these proposals, which include benefits for children’s eyeglasses and emergency care under the ‘Konsulta Plus’…
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