Anti-smoking group calls for better youth protection against vaping
THE Philippine Smoke-Free Movement (PSFM) is calling for a better mechanism to protect the youth from the threat of vaping and electronic cigarette use.
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New PTV general manager takes oath
NEW People’s Television (PTV4) general manager Antonio Baltazar “Toby” Nebrida Jr. yesterday vowed to sustain improvements in the state-network and make it more responsive in fulfilling its mandate.
Probe on use of ‘excessive force’ in KOJC compound raid sought
SEN. Robin Padilla yesterday asked the Committee on Public Order to determine if police operatives exerted “unnecessary and excessive force” when they entered the premises of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City to serve arrest warrants issued against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy last June 10.
Look into retirement visas of 30K Chinese, House urged
REP. Erwin Tulfo (PL, ACT-CIS) yesterday filed a resolution urging the House of Representatives to investigate the issuance of retiree and investor visas to least 30,000 Chinese citizens aged 35 to 50, some of which have turned out to be Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers.
Nueva Ecija resident indicted for online sexual abuse of minors
THE Department of Justice has indicted a Nueva Ecija resident for selling sexual abuse and exploitation materials involving minors on social media.
Fishers: No problem with China policy, so far
A GROUP of fishermen from Zambales yesterday said none of its members who went to fish in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday has been arrested or detained by the Chinese.
5 Chinese, Pinoy cohort nabbed over shooting incident
FIVE Chinese and a Filipino have been arrested by the police over their alleged involvement in a shooting incident last June 15 in Paranaque City that left two Chinese wounded.
‘Court of Tax Appeals a shield vs state abuses’
THE Court of Tax Appeals serves as a safeguard against abuse of tax power by the State, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo said last week.