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Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling

MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Senate probe sought on smuggling of luxury cars

Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate ways and means committee, said that the Senate investigation aims to determine "revenue leaks" from the smuggling of luxury cars......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise

There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary

BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

NAIA sale to pay debts

Amid the excitement over the successful privatization of NAIA’s rehab and operation, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto mused about the future of NAIA beyond the 15-year San Miguel concession period......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

RSA allays last-minute NAIA review

On Thursday, Feb. 15, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista was worried and feeling sick, even feverish, according to sources, from the growing speculation and intrigue regarding the awarding of the estimated P170.6-billion solicited proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), fearful that his long dream of finally accomplishing the privatization and much need rehabilitation of NAIA may once more be derailed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

On the Fringes | Red-tagged for exposing the truth

By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — As a journalist, my duty has always been to shine a light on the truth, no matter how uncomfortable or controversial it may be. Little did I know that in pursuing this, I would find myself at the center of a storm, labeled as a communist simply… The post On the Fringes | Red-tagged for exposing the truth appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew

Bulatlat condemns the latest red-tagging of Albay-based journalist Reynard Magtoto who wrote an in-depth report about the lies and deceptive activities of the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the region. The post Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Murder case filed vs 5 tagged in slay of Lapu market collector

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A murder case was filed against five individuals tagged in the killing of a Lapu-Lapu City market collector. Public Market Executive Assistant for Market Operations, Christopher Ceniza was shot-killed by two individuals riding a motorcycle on January 5, while collecting market fees from the vendors. Two of the suspects, who served as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Philippines mining sector eyes growth with govt s plans

The move, according to Environment chief Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, is part of a larger initiative to boost the industry in the face of the global shift towards green energy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Waikato MoU reinforces Govt s commitment to increase NZ doctors

The Government has taken an important step forward in addressing a critical shortage of New Zealand-trained doctors, with today's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a third medical school, Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti has announced. "Today's signing by the Ministry of Health and the University of Waikato is a big step forward," Dr Reti says."The Ministry.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail

"We are only int’l visitors so far allowed by #Philippines govt to visit them! Arrested in Feb 2020, trial still dragging on. How long must they wait to be free?!" - UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan The post UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init

Ayon sa Pagasa, ang temperatura na aabot sa 42 hanggang 51 degrees Celsius ay nasa ilalim ng kategoryang “danger” ng mga heat index. The post NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

MIAA to remove gang chairs at NAIA-3 arrival lobby

The Manila International Airport Authority is scheduled to remove all the gang chairs at the arrival lobby of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) after Holy Week, MIAA general manager Eric Ines said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA

A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

The best is yet to come

With the situation turning from bad to worse at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), it’s not surprising that there is growing anticipation for the takeover by the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) group of NAIA’s rehabilitation and operation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

BDO readies SMC financial war chest for NAIA

The country’s largest bank is preparing the financing package that will fund the P122.3-billion rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) just weeks away from signing the concession for the project on March 18......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Grounded C-130 plane stalls flights at NAIA

Some flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were delayed yesterday after a C-130 plane of the Philippine Air Force was stalled at the NAIA’s Taxiway Charlie 6......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

San Miguel consortium wins P171-B NAIA operations, rehab project

The Department of Transportation announced on Friday that the San Miguel Consortium had been awarded the P170.6-billion contract to operate, maintain and rehabilitate NAIA......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Naia rehab: SMC-led consortium bags P170-B project

As early as next year, passengers using Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could expect improved management of the congested international gateway as a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) takes over its operations and maintenance, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The DOTr announced on Friday that the solicited bidding for the highly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024