LPA seen to intensify into tropical depression
A CLUSTER of clouds east of Mindanao yesterday developed into a low pressure area (LPA) which may intensify into a tropical depression in the coming days.
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Marine general is new AFP operations chief
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr has designated a Marine general as operations chief of the Armed Forces.
2 SAF cops moonlighting as security aid charged
NINE policemen from the Special Action Force (SAF) have been relieved from their posts, including two who were arrested after a fistfight in Muntinlupa City.
NSC: New rules part of China’s ‘scare tactics’
THE National Security Council (NSC) yesterday said Philippines will not succumb to China’s scare tactics, adding Filipinos will continue to sail and fish in the West Philippine Sea despite Beijing’s reported impending implementation of new regulations that will authorize its coast guard to detain foreigners crossing its borders, including in the South China Sea.
DILG comes down hard on Bamban, Tarlac mayor
INTERIOR Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. yesterday ordered the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to initiate proceedings that will strip controversial Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Gou of supervisory powers over the town’s police force.
PAGASA sees 0-1 cyclone this month
THE country may experience zero to one tropical cyclone this month, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
PH-Vietnam info exchange on terrorism, crimes eyed
NATIONAL Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año has proposed to Vietnam “information and intelligence exchange” to counter terrorism and transnational crimes.
China’s claim over Scarborough without basis in intl law – Año
NATIONAL Security Adviser Eduardo Año yesterday said China’s assertion of its sovereign rights over the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, in the West Philippine Sea in the South China, lacks basis.