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Sulu drug suspect slain; P14.4 million marijuana destroyed in Kalinga
A drug suspect, who has yet to be identified, was killed while another was arrested for alleged possession of shabu worth P3.4 million in a sting in Maimbung, Sulu on Sunday......»»
SC affirms conviction of man caught with fake bills
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man arrested for possession and use of counterfeit Philippine peso bills......»»
2 Taiwanese caught with rifles
Two Taiwanese men who were allegedly in possession of high-powered firearms and devices for online scams and illegal gambling were arrested in Makati on Monday night......»»
P20.4 million shabu seized in Lapu-Lapu
Two women listed as ”high-value” suspects in the illegal drug trade were arrested for alleged possession of shabu worth P20.4 million in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday night......»»
Celebrating 50 years of APCU
Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»
4 nabbed for kidnap try on Chinese trader
Four persons were arrested for the foiled kidnapping of a Chinese businesswoman in Pasay yesterday, according to the Southern Police District......»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Complaints filed against 3 Chinese nationals for using firecrackers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—Complaints have been filed against three Chinese nationals on Tuesday before the Office of the City Prosecutor for violating the 21-year-old ordinance of Davao City banning the use of firecrackers during the celebration of Chinese New Year at the Royal Pines Subdivision here at 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, a local […].....»»
Abra Mining investors turning up the heat on SEC and PSE to resolve unlisted shares issue
Shareholders of Abra Mining, together with stockbroker Victor Dominquez, are seeking a Congressional inquiry into “the alleged failure of the SEC and PSE to formalize charges against the executives of Abra Mining...” for their role AR’s sale of shares which were unlisted and unregistered during the “basura” (garbage) stock frenzy that heated up in late 2020 and overboiled in early 2021......»»
FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong video promoting varicose veins cream is fake
The misleading ad for the unregistered cream uses audio and video from Ong’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts.....»»
Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “get yourself arrested”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – “Get yourself arrested,” is the advice of former President Rodrigo Duterte to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy who will be cited for contempt and arrested if he does not appear before a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday, March 5 on the “reported cases of large-scale […].....»»
43 Chinese nationals engaged in human trafficking deported
In a press release, the BI said that the Chinese citizens are part of the more than 100 foreign nationals previously arrested in Pasay City for the alleged violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act......»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
WATCH: For Chinese New Year, even Catholics visit this Manila Buddhist temple
Filipino-Chinese families make a unique display of faith and culture as they visit Seng Guan Temple, one of Manila's biggest Buddhist temples, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2024.....»»
Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos
Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»
Cebu City police probe habal-habal driver’s possible involvement in crimes
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police are looking into the possible involvement of a habal-habal driver, who was caught with an unregistered firearm during a checkpoint on Monday, April 1, in previous crimes, including the illegal drug trade. Police Major Henry Savior Orbiso, chief of Parian Police Station, told CDN Digital that they will.....»»
FACT CHECK: Doc Liza Ong doesn’t endorse unregistered anti-itch cream
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration has not approved the herbal cream that claims to treat vaginal infections.....»»
Natakot sa LTO 32,000 DELINQUENT VEHICLE OWNERS NAGPAREHISTRO NA
BUNGA nang mahigpit na kampanya ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) laban sa unregistered vehicles na tumatakbo sa mga lansangan,mahigit sa 32,000 may-ari na ng mga delikwenteng sasakyan at motorsiklo ang nagparehistro ng kanilang mga sasakyan sa LTO – National Capital Region (NCR) mula Enero 1 hanggang 23, 2024. Sulat ni LTO-NCR Regional Director Roque ….....»»
Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In Alcover’s privilege speech, he recalled the incident that happened on.....»»
Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release. The post Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day appeared first on Bulatlat......»»