PNP works to unmask bomb scare suspect
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is working with its foreign counterparts to unmask the person behind the bomb scares that hit six government offices and a public school on Tuesday.
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2 suspects in Skyway robberies arrested
MANILA, Philippines — Two suspects involved in a series of robberies on the Skyway have been arrested, the National Capital Region Police Office reported on Wednesday.
‘12 scams of Christmas’
This holiday season, beware of falling victim to what have become notoriously called as “12 scams of Christmas.” Anti-cybercrime advocacy group ScamWatch Pilipinas, headed by Jocel de Guzman issued this advisory in the wake of rising incidents of online scams and fraudulent activities. De Guzman warned the public about the rampant and increasing attempts by scammers taking advantage of the Christmas season when people are in holiday mood and spirit of being generous and certainly awash with money.
Indigenous peoples, settlers say no to mineral reservation in Maguindanao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — The Lambangian and Teduray indigenous communities, along with migrant settlers in Maguindanao del Sur, have voiced their opposition to a proposed mineral reservation area, fearing the potential destruction of their forests and traditional grounds.
Chinese vessel hinagip bangkang Pinoy sa Mindoro; 5 mangingisda nasagip | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Nasakloklohan ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang limang mangingisda matapos ang diumano'y pagsalpok ng isang foreign bulk carrier vessel sa bangka ng nauna malapit sa Paluan, Occidental Mindoro nitong Martes.
PNP warns vs. sharing unverified information after several fake bomb threats
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 6) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) called on the public to think twice before sharing unverified information after it received seven false reports of bomb threats in just one day.
House panel pushes suspension of SMNI for franchise violations
A RESOLUTION calling on the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to suspend the operations of embattled Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) was adopted Tuesday evening by the House Committee on Legislative Franchises based on allegations that the media entity exceeded the privileges of its franchise.
ADB okays $450M in health care funding
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $450-million loan for the Philippines in support of health care reforms.