NBI nabs 8 bogus DBM officials
MANILA, Philippines — Eight people allegedly posing as officials of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) were apprehended by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Mandaluyong on Tuesday.
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Crackdown on colorum jeepneys starts May 1
MANILA, Philippines — With the three-month extension given by President Marcos for the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) ending on April 30, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said yesterday that the crackdown on colorum jeepneys would start on May 1.
7 Davao City cops in new drug war axed
MANILA, Philippines — Seven police officers were relieved from their posts in connection with the deaths of drug suspects in alleged shootouts in Davao City after Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a war on drugs in the city.
Power fluctuations hit NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — Passengers sweltered as power fluctuations hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 at around 10 a.m. yesterday.
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region.
NBI nabs scammers posing as DBM personnel
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended eight individuals posing as officials and employees of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) who were involved in illicit activities.
Cannes-Bound ‘Directors Factory Philippines’ Wraps Filming
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Directors Factory Philippines,” an omnibus film project initiated by the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, has completed production in the historic city of Dapitan. Operating since 2013, when it kicked off in Taiwan, the Directors’ Factory works with a new partner country each year to mentor eight budding filmmakers who are preparing ambitious first or second feature projects that they will make in pairs. The Philippines was selected in November. The four resulting co-written and co-directed short films will be screened as part of the Directors’ Fortnight (aka Quinzaine des Cineastes) in May. Dapitan, a city in The Philippines’ Zamboanga Peninsula, known for its many shrines and as the place of exile of Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal.
No let-up in Gaza war despite UN ceasefire resolution
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with no sign of a let-up in the war despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate ceasefire".