QCPD vows to sustain 2023 gains
MANILA, Philippines — Officials of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) vowed to sustain their gains last year to keep Quezon City safe and secure for its residents, workers and visitors.
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Manila bans liquor, fireworks during traslacion
MANILA, Philippines — Alcoholic beverages, firecrackers and fireworks will be banned in Manila during the traslacion or the annual procession of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, the city government announced yesterday.
Asean statement on South China Sea: the right step forward
In what is seen by many as an unprecedented move, the foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a stand-alone statement expressing concern about the developments in the South China Sea and reaffirming “the shared commitment to maintaining and promoting peace, security and stability in the region” where tension has been growing over conflicting claims in the South China Sea.
Manila orders liquor ban from Jan. 8-10 for Traslacion
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 5) — The City of Manila announced it will impose a liquor ban from Jan. 8 to 10 to promote peace and order during the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
Taiwan assures safety of Filipinos amid China's 'reunification' plans
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 4) — The Taiwan government assured the safety of over 150,000 Filipinos in the island amid China's determination to pursue its «reunification» plans with Taipei.
Mbappe waives 'tens of millions' to ease PSG exit
PARIS – France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on "several tens of millions" of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-Germain, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday (Friday Manila time).
3 ex-deans, envoy named nominees to PCA panel
THE Philippine government has named three former deans and a former ambassador as nominees to the International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (IB-PCA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced yesterday.
4 Pinoys appointed to Permanent Court of Arbitration
MANILA, Philippines — The International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has confirmed the appointments of four Filipino members, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.