4 kidnapped Chinese siblings found dead
MANILA, Philippines — Four of the six Chinese who were kidnapped by armed men from Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa City last October are dead, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.
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Hamas fighters to free more hostages
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Hamas fighters were set Sunday to release a third group of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a day after freeing captives, including a young woman snatched from a desert rave.
Israel to provide lifetime aid to kidnapped Filipino
THE Israeli government will provide Gelienor Pacheco and his immediate family «lifetime» social security benefits and regular stipends similar to those given to Israelis who are victims of terrorist attacks, the Philippine Embassy in Israel said.
EDITORIAL — Waiting for dismissal
On Aug. 6 last year, police Lt. Col. Mark Julio Abong faced a complaint for a hit-and-run incident that killed tricycle driver Joel Laroa in Quezon City. On March 21 this year, the People’s Law Enforcement Board of Quezon City ordered Abong’s dismissal from the service. The PLEB had suspended Abong shortly after the hit-and-run and its cover-up. The Philippine National Police chief at the time, Rodolfo Azurin, said the PNP would respect “whatever decision the appropriate disciplinary body will come up with until it reaches finality while also affording due process to those involved.”
Envoy: Fate of 2 Pinoy captives of Hamas uncertain
MANILA, Philippines — The Israeli government has approved a deal that will see the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas during a four-day “pause” in fighting, even as Ambassador Ilan Fluss said there is still no information on two missing Filipinos believed among those held hostage.
17 Filipino seafarers abducted in Yemen
(UPDATE) THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) gave assurances that the Philippine government is doing everything to secure the release of 17 Filipino seafarers kidnapped in Yemen.
Israel, Hamas agree truce, release of 50 hostages
JERUSALEM, unidentified — Israel and Hamas announced a deal on Wednesday allowing at least 50 hostages and scores of Palestinian prisoners to be freed, while offering besieged Gaza residents a four-day truce after weeks of all-out war.
Noose tightens on kidnappers of beauty queen
THE PNP’s case against the four suspects in the kidnapping of beauty queen Catherine Camilon in Batangas last month has been bolstered by the results of forensic examinations conducted by its Forensic Group.