‘Aghon’ damage to infra, agri now at P1B
THE cost of damage to infrastructure and agriculture due to the onslaught of typhoon “Aghon” has reached over P1 billion as of yesterday.
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‘Leader of police kidnap gang identified’
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino posing as an officer of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of two Chinese in Pasay reportedly perpetrated by members of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil disclosed yesterday.
Pinoys urged to reduce plastic use
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos should reduce plastic use as the country remains a top contributor to ocean plastic pollution, producing at least 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, an environmental group said yesterday.
Alleged Chinese spy moved to Camp Crame
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese man who was held with hacking devices and suspected to be engaged in spying has been transferred to the Philippine National Police (PNP) detention facility at Camp Crame.
Sweden’s defense chief visits Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Exploring ways to deepen relations and cooperation, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. welcomed Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson to the Philippines yesterday, marking the first time that a Swedish defense chief visited Manila.
Marcos congratulates Indian PM Modi
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory and expressed hope that the ties between Manila and New Delhi would become stronger.
‘Duterte, Bato free to attend House EJK probe’
MANILA, Philippines — The committee on human rights of the House of Representatives is not keen on sending an invitation, much less issuing a subpoena, to former president Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, but they are free to attend its inquiry on extrajudicial killings during the previous administration’s war against illegal drugs.
DOT hails proposed inclusion in Chocolate Hills board
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) commended lawmakers’ proposal to include the agency on the Protected Area Management Board of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument.